How do employers check education background?
An estimated 30 percent to 40 percent of information provided by job applicants is misleading or false, according to Amy Crane’s article on Bankrate.com. Verifying the information applicants provide is important to the protection of businesses.SignificanceChecking a potential employee’s information is a way of protecting the security of a business and other employees, as well as verifying whether an applicant is trustworthy.RequirementsThere are jobs that, through state and federal regulations, require specific education and certification, which requires employers to verify educational backgrounds.ConsentWhen you apply for a position with a company, there may be a requirement that you sign a consent form.
