Q. "Why do we need to bother with employment verification?"

Answer:

Employment verification can provide very valuable information about an applicant's work history. They usually consist of contacting an employer about their former employee's state date, end date and job title. If done strategically, though, you can glean even more valuable information!

  • Try to schedule a video conversation to observe body language

  • Listen for tone of voice and non-verbal cues; silence is very telling

  • Start with the basic questions to build rapport

  • Document all answers

  • Don't contact the applicant's current employer without permission


Who should perform the verification check?

  • The applicant's hiring manager will ask better questions but doesn't always know what they can't ask and might not know how deep they can dig

  • HR will be more thorough but not as familiar with the specific job

  • We recommend the manager and HR rep making the call together, if possible

 

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