Since the start of the recession, the increase in red flags associated with embellished CVs has been dramatic
(Read our White Paper). Employment Verifications are an inexpensive way we can help you to Know Who You’re Hiring.
Employment Verifications collect factual information about your candidate’s work history directly from human resources and payroll. We compare your candidate’s employment claims with what was documented in their personnel file and alert you of discrepancies.
- Unbiased information directly from Payroll or Human Resources
- Identification of gaps in a CV or job application
- Comparison with information obtained through reference interviews
- Compliance with industry requirements and guidelines
- A consistent, auditable process
- Online, real-time results within 2 to 3 business days
Many companies now require proof of consent to release employment information, and our verifications teams are able to instantly and securely deliver it on demand, ensuring we get the answers you’re looking for the first time we contact them. We know how, who and when to contact and as such can be relied upon to obtain results and deliver them to you as soon as possible.
BackCheck’s world-class HR Interviewers have each verified thousands of CVs for our customers. Accordingly, we have uncovered thousands of discrepancies. BackCheck has the largest UK-based background checking operations team.
We act as an extension of your HR Department so you can dedicate time to other important issues. Our proprietary database of employment verification policies reduces turnaround time as we know who to contact, how to contact them and when to expect results.
Download: BackCheck Employment History Verifications Service Brochure (86KB)
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BackCheck's Intuition Discovers a Family Affair
BackCheck collected a positive reference from a contact provided by the applicant. The reference stated that she had known the applicant for several years and provided fairly glowing details. BackCheck then contacted the company directly to verify the applicant's employment. The HR manager at the company checked employment records and found that the company had never actually employed the applicant! Upon further examination and contact with the applicant and reference, BackCheck later discovered that the reference was in fact the applicant's mother and provided a false reference for her daughter.
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Reason for Resignation is Revealed
BackCheck contacted an applicant's previous place of employment to verify employment dates and details. Upon speaking with the company's Regional Sales Director, BackCheck verified that the applicant had indeed resigned from their previous role. However, the Regional Sales Director added how the applicant was actually provided the option to choose to resign or to have the police called. It turns out that the applicant had been found to be selling products under the table and pocketing the cash for the better part of a year!
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Q: How does BackCheck get the information for its Employment Verifications?
A: BackCheck contacts, verifies, and receives information directly from Payroll or Human Resource departments for its Employment Verifications.
Q: What is the typical turnaround time for an Employment Verification?
A: BackCheck typically completes an Employment Verification in 2 – 3 business days.
Q: What kind of info does an Employment Verification include?
A: BackCheck's Employment Verification service includes verifying information which includes, but is not limited to: Dates of Employment, Reason for Leaving, Job Title.
