Employment Verification
Trusted background checks for employment.
Verify work history with confidence.
What is Employment Verification?
Employment verification is a key component of background screening. It confirms an applicant’s claimed work history by directly contacting previous employers. This ensures that details presented on résumés align with factual records.
Each background history check may confirm:
- Job titles, positions held and promotions
- Period of employment (start and end dates)
- Key responsibilities and scope of role
Eligibility for rehire (where available)
Why Conduct an Employment Verification?
Employment verification is a critical part of background checks for employment, helping employers:
- Make informed, fact-based hiring decisions
- Confirm applicants’ work history and role-specific experience
- Reduce risks of résumé fraud, workplace deception, or misrepresentation
- Ensure compliance with corporate, industry, and government standards
- Protect your organisation’s reputation through due diligence
This service is essential for:
- Executive, professional, and managerial roles
- Regulated sectors (e.g. healthcare, finance, education, government)
- Any position where work history accuracy is vital to compliance, safety, or reputation
How Employment Verification Works
Direct Employer Verification: Work history confirmed directly with previous employers.
Secure & Compliant:Conducted under ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System.
Fast Turnaround: Most verifications completed within 5 business days.
Global Capability: Coverage includes both Australian and international employment checks
The Process
Frequently Asked Questions
Employment verification confirms factual employment details (titles, dates, responsibilities). A reference check seeks qualitative insights into performance, conduct and reliability, often based on specific questions
Yes. Through our global network, we verify employment across more than 180 countries.
Yes. Written consent is required before conducting an employment verification.
On average, 5 business days, depending on employer.
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