Employment Verification
Independently confirming a candidate's work history — employers, job titles, tenure, and separation details — with each previous employer's HR department.
Employment verification is the process of independently confirming all aspects of a candidate's declared work history. This includes verifying the existence of each employer, the candidate's dates of employment, their job title and designation, the nature of their separation (voluntary resignation vs. termination), and (where permitted) their salary and performance.
In India, employment verification is conducted by directly contacting the HR department of each previous employer using publicly available contact information — not contact details supplied by the candidate. EPFO (Employees' Provident Fund Organisation) records provide an independent, government-verified employment history through the candidate's UAN (Universal Account Number), making them an invaluable cross-reference tool.
Employment verification is the check that most commonly uncovers discrepancies in India — including inflated designations, extended tenure claims, fake employers, and concealed terminations.
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Background Verification (BGV)
The process of independently confirming information provided by a job applicant, including identity, education, employment history, and criminal record.
Discrepancy Report
A verified finding in a background check report where the candidate's claimed information does not match what was independently confirmed.