An employment verification is a formal process used to authenticate a candidate’s professional history. We validate the details provided on a resume or application by contacting former employers directly or, in certain circumstances, by reviewing official documentation provided by the candidate. For international histories, we leverage partnerships with global reporting agencies to ensure accuracy regardless of where the work took place. Our comprehensive analysis identifies any discrepancies or "flags," allowing you to understand the context and severity of any inconsistencies.
Unlike a casual reference check, this is a factual audit. We focus on objective data points such as start and end dates, exact job titles, and the nature of the departure to ensure your candidate's "on-paper" experience is entirely truthful.
The primary goal of these checks is to provide a baseline of trust. In a competitive job market, it is not uncommon for applicants to embellish their titles or stretch their dates of employment to hide gaps. An employment verification confirms that a candidate’s actual career path aligns with their claims. By validating these foundational facts, you protect your organization from "resume fraud" and ensure that the person you hire truly possesses the years of experience they’ve advertised.
We recommend performing an employment verification for any candidate with a prior work history, regardless of the seniority of the role. It is a standard component of a robust due diligence process.
Note: If your organization is already conducting an Investigative Reference Check through Inline, a separate employment verification may not be necessary, as our deep-dive reference interviews typically include the validation of these core facts.
When you order an Employment Verification Check through Inline, we deliver a clear, concise report that focuses on four critical pillars:
If a company has closed down or is unresponsive, we don’t simply stop. We will work with the candidate to collect secondary proof like Records of Employment (ROE) to ensure their history is still validated through official channels.
An Employment Verification is factual (Dates, Titles, Eligibility). A Reference Check is qualitative (Skills, Attitude, Performance). While verification proves they had the job, a reference check explores how well they did it.
Yes. We have the infrastructure to verify global employment. We ensure that all international searches comply with both Canadian privacy laws (PIPEDA) and the local regulations of the country where the data is being retrieved.
Most domestic verifications are completed within 24 to 48 hours. International checks may take longer depending on the responsiveness of the overseas institution and local time zones.