Employment history checks are not the same thing as reference checks. They involve verifying the entire employment history of a candidate to create a detailed account of employment.
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Employment history checks are not the same thing as reference checks. They involve verifying the entire employment history of a candidate to create a detailed account of employment.
Past employers will be contacted to confirm key information such as dates, role title and salary.
Employment history checks and reference checks are often bundled together to provide a complete picture of a candidate’s employment history. Results of employment history checks can help verify other information uncovered throughout the background screening process.
Background checks typically look at employment history because it is one of the best indicators of a person's past behavior. Employers also use background checks to make sure that employees have been honest with their previous employers about their past work experience. This helps employers avoid hiring someone who has been fired or laid off from a previous employer for misconduct.
The most common form of gap reference is to obtain written confirmation from a professional referee or a character referee who knew the candidate during the gap period in question. This person is known as a gap referee.