Employment History Verification
Verifying a candidate's employment history is one of the most critical steps in the background verification process. It confirms that the professional experience claimed by a candidate is accurate and truthful.
What Is Employment History Verification?
Employment history verification is the process of confirming a candidate's past work experience by directly contacting previous employers. This includes validating job titles, dates of employment, reporting structures, roles and responsibilities, salary details (where permitted), and reasons for leaving.
At Ontriq, we contact HR departments, direct supervisors, and other authorized personnel at each listed employer to gather accurate and reliable information. Our verification analysts cross-reference the data provided by the candidate against what is confirmed by the employer, flagging any inconsistencies for your review.
What We Verify
Why Employment Verification Matters
Resume fraud and exaggeration of work experience are more common than most employers realize. Candidates may inflate job titles, extend dates of employment, or omit positions where performance was unsatisfactory. Without proper verification, organizations risk hiring individuals who lack the experience they claim.
Thorough employment verification protects your organization from the costs of a bad hire — including wasted training resources, reduced team productivity, potential legal liabilities, and damage to your company's reputation.
Our Verification Process
Data Collection
We collect the candidate's employment details including company names, job titles, and dates through our secure digital portal.
Employer Contact
Our analysts contact previous employers' HR departments or authorized personnel to verify the information provided.
Cross-Referencing
We compare the candidate-provided data with the employer-confirmed data and identify any discrepancies.
Quality Check
Senior analysts review the findings for accuracy and completeness before including them in the final report.
Report Delivery
The verified employment history is compiled and delivered as part of the comprehensive BGV report.
Employment history verification is part of our comprehensive background verification services package. Contact us to learn how we can help secure your hiring process.
Get a Custom BGV Quote
Every organization has unique verification needs. Tell us about your requirements and our team will provide a tailored background verification package designed for your industry and scale.
Request a Quote