Employment Verification
Confirm candidate work history with thorough, investigator-led employment verification.
Resume discrepancies are common enough that employers should not take work history at face value — though widely circulated percentages vary by survey and should be treated with caution. Our employment verification service contacts previous employers directly to confirm job titles, dates of employment, responsibilities, reason for leaving, and eligibility for rehire. With 33 years of experience, DatabaseRecords.com goes beyond automated systems to deliver verified, defensible results.
What's Included
Job Title Confirmation
Verify that the candidate held the position they claim, including accurate job title and level of responsibility.
Dates of Employment
Confirm exact start and end dates to identify resume gaps or overlapping employment claims.
Salary Verification
Where permitted and authorized, confirm compensation history to validate candidate claims.
Rehire Eligibility
Determine whether the candidate left in good standing and is eligible for rehire with the former employer.
Reason for Leaving
Document why the candidate departed—voluntary resignation, termination, layoff, or other circumstances.
Performance Insights
Where former employers are willing to share, gather qualitative feedback about work performance and conduct.
How It Works
Candidate provides authorization and list of previous employers
Our team contacts each employer directly by phone and in writing
Information is verified against candidate-provided data
Discrepancies are documented and flagged for review
Comprehensive verification report delivered within 2-5 business days
Why Choose DatabaseRecords.com
Employment Verification: Myth vs. Reality
Common misconceptions that put employers at risk.
"Calling references is the same as employment verification."
References are chosen by the candidate and inherently biased. Employment verification contacts HR departments directly to confirm factual data—dates, titles, and rehire eligibility—independent of the candidate's chosen contacts.
"Most people are honest on their resumes."
Most candidates are, but in our own casework a meaningful share of submitted work histories contain at least one discrepancy in title, dates, or reason for leaving. Published survey figures on resume inaccuracy vary widely and are not a reliable basis for a hiring policy — verification is, because it tests the specific candidate in front of you.
"Automated employment verification services are just as thorough."
Automated systems only work when previous employers participate in specific databases. Many small and mid-size employers aren't enrolled, leaving gaps that only direct investigator contact can fill.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far back should employment verification go?
Most employers verify the past 7-10 years of employment history. However, this can vary by industry and position level. Executive and government roles often require more extensive verification.
What if a previous employer refuses to verify?
Some employers limit responses to dates and title only. Our investigators use multiple approaches to gather as much information as possible, and we document any employer that declines to respond.
Can you verify self-employment?
Yes. We can verify self-employment through business registration records, tax documentation (with candidate authorization), client references, and other available sources.
How do you handle international employment verification?
We have experience verifying employment with international companies. Timelines may be longer due to time zones and varying HR practices, but we pursue verification through all available channels.
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