Employment verification
Employment verification can help confirm your candidate's CV and give confidence that the candidate's CV can be relied upon as their true work experience. Our employment verification service is trusted by UK employers across every sector as a dependable way to confirm work history at the point of hire.
What is an employment verification?
Employment verification is the process of confirming a candidate's work history, job titles, dates of employment, and other relevant details with their previous employers. This background check helps employers make informed hiring decisions by verifying the accuracy of information provided on CVs and job applications. Often combined with an employee reference check, it gives hiring managers a complete picture of a candidate's professional background.
What Does Employment Verification Include?
A comprehensive employment verification typically covers:
Basic Employment Details
- Dates of employment (start and end dates)
- Job titles and positions held
- Employment status (full-time, part-time, contract)
How is the information obtained
- Email and calling previous employers
- Income information in candidates' bank account
- HMRC employment information
An employee history check is an essential part of this process cross-referencing what a candidate has declared against what their previous employers and official records confirm.
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Employee Reference Check vs Employee History Check: What's the Difference?
An employee reference check focuses on the quality of a candidate's previous work — their character, conduct, and performance, typically gathered directly from former managers or colleagues. An employee history check, by contrast, is a factual verification: confirming dates, titles, and employers against official records. Most employers benefit from running both together as part of a complete employment verification service, because each answers a different question: "did this candidate do what they say they did?" and "what were they like to work with?"
Our employment verification service combines both elements where required, giving you confidence in the candidate's record and their references in one streamlined check.
Why Do Employers Verify Employment?
For Employers: Employment verification protects your business by ensuring candidates have the experience and qualifications they claim. Studies show that up to 40% of CVs contain some form of inaccuracy, making verification a crucial step in the hiring process. A thorough employee history check at the point of hire is one of the simplest safeguards against CV fraud.
For Candidates: Honest employment verification demonstrates integrity and professionalism, helping build trust with potential employers. It also provides an opportunity to clarify any gaps or discrepancies in employment history.
Employment 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. Many employers pair it with an employee reference check to get both factual and qualitative insight into a candidate.
Eligibility for Employment Verification
Employment verification is eligible for all job roles. Even candidates joining the wold of work for the first time may have work experience which may need to be verified.
What Information Should Candidates Provide for Employment Verifications?
To complete an employment verification candidates need to provide the following information
- Previous employer name
- Start and end dates of employment
- Contact details of their employer
- Candidate's Date of Birth and signature
- Permission for us to carry out the verification on behalf of their employer
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