Education and qualification checks
Education and qualification checks are amongst the most fundamental you can carry out on a candidate. There’s nothing worse than mistakenly hiring someone who isn’t qualified to do the job. Although interviews are also a good way to check whether or not a candidate knows their stuff, it’s still important to verify the information they provide. In fact, we found in a survey of UK candidates that more than a third (37%) have exaggerated information on their applications.
Employee background checking techniques are becoming more advanced, but so too are techniques for fabricating qualification certificates. It’s essential not to take your chances with a subpar screening service. Don’t forget that education and qualification checks shouldn’t only include certificates from institutions like universities, but also from professional membership bodies and other reputable providers. But be careful to only spend time and money on necessary qualification checks – there’s little reason, for example, to undertake a DVLA check for someone who won’t be driving as part of their role!
More than a third (37%) of UK candidates have exaggerated information on their applications.
