Education and Credential Verification: Confirming Candidate Qualifications Effectively 
While the majority of applicants are honest throughout the application and interview process, there is a chance that some individuals may provide inaccurate information about their education and credentials. Additionally, it’s worth noting that three-quarters of human resource managers have, at times, uncovered discrepancies in submitted resumes.
As a result, it is important to verify that this type of submitted information is true before you decide to hire someone.
Why Is It Important To Verify Education and Credentials?
Of course, a significant reason why you should verify someone’s education and credentials is because you need to ensure that they have the knowledge and skills necessary to do the job that you are hiring for.
Another factor to take into account is that your company may be liable for what results from this that affects others if you hire someone who has provided you with false information. Related to that and perhaps even more damaging is the potential for garnering a tarnished brand if this becomes a news story.
What Can Be Learned During the Verification Process?
Information that can be learned during an education and credential verification process include whether an individual has a high school diploma, associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or doctorate, which schools they attended, what years they were there and the status of any related credentials.
How Long Does It Take To Complete the Verification Process?
The length of time that it takes to complete the verification process will depend, primarily on the extensiveness of the education credentials that have been included on the resume. The length of time that it takes to complete the verification process will depend, primarily on the extensiveness of the education credentials that have been included on the resume. At Private Eyes, we have a completion rate of 24-48 hours 90% of the time for this process.
Our Background Checks Services
If you are looking for background services such as education and credential verification, reach out to us at Private Eyes at (925) 927-3333 or sales@pebackgroundchecks.com. We have performed 2.5 million background checks, and we are thorough, ensuring that they are done with a 99.9% level of accuracy.
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