Employment Verification

Employment verification is a process through which an employer confirms the details of a current or former employee’s work history. This verification is typically requested by third parties, such as potential employers, banks, government agencies, or landlords, to authenticate the individual’s employment status and history. The purpose is to ensure accuracy of information provided by the individual and to assess their financial stability, credibility, or suitability for a particular opportunity.

Here are the key components of employment verification:

  1. Requestor Information:

    • Full name and contact details of the organization or individual making the verification request.

  2. Employee Information:

    • Full name of the employee whose employment is being verified.
    • Employee’s position or job title.

  3. Authorization:

    • A statement confirming that the employee has granted permission for the release of their employment information.
    • Employee’s signature and date of authorization.

  4. Employment Details:

    • Dates of employment, including the start and end dates if applicable.
    • Job title or position held by the employee.
    • Department or division in which the employee worked.

  5. Salary Information:

    • Some verification requests may include inquiries about the employee’s salary or compensation. Employers may choose to disclose this information or not, depending on company policies and applicable laws.

  6. Verification Process:

    • Information on the process to be followed for verification, including any specific forms or contacts at the employer’s organization.

  7. Company Contact Information:

    • Details of the company representative or department that can be contacted for verification purposes.

  8. Certification:

    • A statement from the employer certifying the authenticity of the provided employment information.

  9. Additional Information:

    • Any additional details required by the requesting party, such as the reason for verification or specific questions about the employee’s performance.

  10. Official Stamp or Seal:

    • Some employers may use an official stamp or seal to authenticate the verification document.

Employment verification is crucial for maintaining trust and accuracy in professional and financial transactions. It helps prevent misrepresentation of employment history and ensures that decisions based on the individual’s background are well-informed and reliable.

Past and Current Employment Verification

Employment history and experience forms the largest content of most resumes. It is also where fraudulent or inaccurate statements are most likely to be found. Candidates generally tailor their CV to match the requirements of the role being filled. However, the potential temptation for exaggeration and misinformation is obvious. Candidates may omit previous jobs in order to conceal possible issues. Many simply believe that the employer will never check their history and uncover the real facts. Some even invent imaginary employers and roles. You want to safeguard your organization from people like this. Krib excels at checking employment history line by line and verifying it directly with the employers.

Why use the Krib employment verification service?

Tracking a candidate’s employment history is time-consuming. It can be difficult to get through to the right people and can be prone to error. So leave it to the experts to achieve employment verification. Krib removes doubts about a candidate’s employment history, enabling you to move forward with confidence that you are in possession of the true facts of the matter. We double-check the basic details of stated previous employment directly with employers or authorized agents. We verify job title, job description, start and end dates, and can even obtain comments about performance and any other workplace concerns. Verifications are usually obtained either from the HR Department or directly from an immediate line manager or supervisor.

Benefits of the Krib employment history background check

By having us thoroughly check and verify your candidate’s employment history, you will quickly see whether or not the applicant has the correct experience and skills and for the role. Only then can you confidently make an informed decision.

  • Check your candidate’s stated experience, tenure or employment and roles held
  • Obtain objective independent validation of your candidate’s statements
  • Uncover any issues with previous employments
  • Avoid hiring dishonest individuals from the outset

Request an Employment History Check

Contact us today to obtain a full review of your candidate’s employment history. You avoid the time, hassle and effort of having to check with each employer yourself. No need to worry if the resume has been “enhanced”. Our expert investigators will do the legwork for you and file a full report of their findings.

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