Education verification
Education verification can help confirm your candidate's CV and give confidence that the candidate's CV can be relied upon as their true qualification and education eperience.
What is an education verification?
Education verification is the process of confirming a candidate's academic credentials, qualifications, and educational background with the institutions they claim to have attended. This background check ensures that degrees, diplomas, certificates, and other educational achievements listed on CVs and applications are genuine and accurate.
What Does Education Verification Include?
Our education verification typically covers:
Academic Credentials
- Degree titles and levels (Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, etc.)
- Dates of attendance and graduation
- Institution names and locations
- Academic honors or distinctions
Professional Qualifications
- Professional certifications and licenses
- Trade qualifications and apprenticeships
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Why Do Employers Verify Education
Protecting Your Business Research indicates that educational misrepresentation on CVs is surprisingly common, with studies showing that 25-30% of candidates embellish their educational background. Verification helps ensure you're hiring candidates with the genuine qualifications needed for the role.
Regulatory Compliance Many industries require specific educational qualifications or professional certifications. Verification ensures compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements, particularly in sectors like healthcare, finance, and education.
Risk Management Hiring someone without the claimed qualifications can lead to poor performance, safety risks, and potential legal issues, especially in roles requiring specific technical knowledge or professional expertise.
Education verification for employment can be used as a standalone service or regularly used alongside other background checks, like identity checks, right to work and DBS checks.
Eligibility for Education Verification
Education verification is eligible for all job roles. Even candidates joining the world of work for the first time may have education qualifications which would make them a good candidate for their role.
What Information Should Candidates Provide for Education Verifications?
To complete an education verification candidates need to provide the following information
- Name of education institution
- Course and level of the education
- Grades achieved
- Contact details of the institution
- Qualification document
- Permission for us to carry out the verification on behalf of their employer
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