Smart Screening, Smart Hiring

Along with education, employment history is a top area where applicants falsify information. Some applicants feel that they should have had the higher position, so they feel ok in putting that on their resume when they never actually held that title. Some may increase the amount of salary paid at their last job. Other areas that they may be less than truthful are the reasons for leaving a job and job accomplishments.

Because there is so much information that needs to be verified in a short period of time, our team of licensed private investigators will attempt to verify the accuracy of all information provided by the applicant. Information will vary depending on what information your company needs to make a hiring decision.

Employment verifications include:

Employment Dates

Position held

Salary

Eligibility for rehire

Investigative consumer reports identify detailed information such as:

Job duties

Performance

Strengths and weaknesses

Data Facts will accept customized forms for questions. We will attempt to verify the information from the applicant's direct supervisor, human resources, payroll or management personnel. Some employer's may direct us to a fee based verification system where additional fees will apply.

Data Facts uses 3 solid attempts to contact the reference. A "solid attempt" to verify may include 1) following up on a release sent to a verifying party; 2) speaking with or leaving a message with a verifying party; 3) a Verifying party asking Data Facts to call back at another date/time, and; 4) obtaining a verification of Employment but waiting for a reference (Supervisor Interview). We will summarize all attempts in the comments section on the report. Generally employment from the past 5 years is verified however longer periods of time may be verified at the clients request.

Limitations for this information: Employers are often hesitant to give recommendations and may limit the information they provide. However, just verifying the facts on the application can be valuable. This service can be limited if the employer is out of business, cannot be located or if the employee worked through a temp agency. Delays may occur if the employer requests written authorization before releasing the information. Data Facts will not verify current employment for verification unless proper authorization has been given. There can be additional fees where fee-based verification systems are necessary. Contact Data Facts for a list of current fees that are charged by the verification systems. The FCRA requires additional steps in the employer's obligations for Investigative Consumer Reports. An employer may need to make sure they are following the guidelines set forth by the FCRA.

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*Pricing is based on volume and a number of other factors. Please contact Sales at 901.685.7599 or empinfo@datafacts.com to get a quote for your specific needs.

Smart Screening, Smart Hiring