{"id":3932,"date":"2022-01-07T13:10:23","date_gmt":"2022-01-07T13:10:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/43.204.200.242\/hr-glossary\/background-verification\/"},"modified":"2024-10-03T15:39:50","modified_gmt":"2024-10-03T10:09:50","slug":"background-verification","status":"publish","type":"hr-glossary","link":"https:\/\/akriviahcm.com\/resources\/hr-glossary\/background-verification","title":{"rendered":"Background Verification"},"content":{"rendered":"

What is Background Verification?<\/h1>\n

Before the person can be employed in any organization or company, they must undergo background verification. Background verification is an investigation that is done to verify the accuracy of details about the person who is going to be employed by any organization, either in the Government or private sector. It includes their educational information, almost all the records of their previous employment, and even any criminal record to make sure that the applicant is a good fit for the company.<\/p>\n

How does employment background verification work?<\/h2>\n

Employment background verification is a process used to confirm and validate the background of potential employees of a company or an organization. It is a part of the employment screening process. Therefore, it plays an essential role in ensuring that individual applicants are suitable for a position and possess legal and moral integrity.<\/p>\n

What sets background verification apart from background checks?<\/h2>\n

The term background check and background verification are often confused in the context of hiring processes. Background check is a standard procedure conducted during the screening. It is an overview of an individual\u2019s background to ensure there are no discrepancies.<\/p>\n

On the other hand, background verification is a rigorous process to assess a candidate\u2019s history for job roles that require higher levels of trust and responsibilities. It involves direct communication to authenticate the information provided by the candidate.<\/p>\n

List the 7 types of background verification for new hires<\/h2>\n

The 6 most common types of background verification for new hires are:<\/p>\n

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  1. Education verification<\/li>\n
  2. Employment verification<\/li>\n
  3. Identity verification<\/li>\n
  4. Credit score check<\/li>\n
  5. Reference check<\/li>\n
  6. Criminal record verification<\/li>\n
  7. Drug screening<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Background Verification \u2013 FAQs<\/h2>\n

    How long does it take to verify someone\u2019s background?<\/h3>\n

    The duration of background verification may depend on several factors. Most of the background verification usually takes up to 3 to 10 working days. But in some cases, it can take more than 2 weeks.<\/p>\n

    What makes a background check fail?<\/h3>\n

    The main factors that can lead to a candidate\u2019s background check failing are:<\/p>\n

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    1. Qualifications that do not match the criteria (could be about the job experience or about the educational status)<\/li>\n
    2. Criminal record \/ poor credit score\/ financial stability falsified<\/li>\n
    3. Employment history<\/li>\n
    4. Failed drug test<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Can you be denied a job due to a background check?<\/h3>\n

      Yes, if the information is found to have any discrepancies, employers can withdraw the job offer. However, employers must provide proper documentation that clearly states specific reasons for the denial, and hence they are not fit for the organization.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-3932","hr-glossary","type-hr-glossary","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nWhat is Background Verification? | Meaning & Definition | Akrivia HCM<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Background Verification is done to verify the details about the person who will be employed by any organization, either in the Government or private sector.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/akriviahcm.com\/resources\/hr-glossary\/background-verification\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Background Verification\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Background Verification is done to verify the details about the person who will be employed by any organization, either in the Government or private sector.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/akriviahcm.com\/resources\/hr-glossary\/background-verification\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Akrivia HCM\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AkriviaHCM\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2024-10-03T10:09:50+00:00\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@AkriviaHCM\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"2 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/akriviahcm.com\\\/resources\\\/hr-glossary\\\/background-verification\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/akriviahcm.com\\\/resources\\\/hr-glossary\\\/background-verification\",\"name\":\"What is Background Verification? 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