Confirm a candidate's work history, job titles, and dates of employment — directly with previous employers.
Employment verification confirms that a candidate actually worked where they say they did, in the role they claimed, during the dates listed on their resume. Research Services contacts previous employers directly to validate this information on your behalf.
Inflated titles, extended date ranges, and fabricated employers are among the most common forms of resume fraud. An employment verification catches these discrepancies before they become a problem.
Employment verifications are typically completed within 1–4 business days, with a minimum of 3 contact attempts made to each employer.
Response times depend on the employer's HR policies and availability. Some companies route verifications through third-party services like The Work Number, which may return results faster.
1–4 Business Days
Basic verification confirms core facts: employer, job title, and dates of employment. This is sufficient for most pre-employment screening programs.
Comprehensive verification goes deeper — requesting salary history, job responsibilities, reason for leaving, and rehire eligibility. This level of detail is useful for executive-level hires or positions with specific performance requirements.
Note that many employers have policies limiting what they will disclose. Our researchers document what was and was not provided so you have a complete picture of the response.
Certain states have enacted specific legislation requiring background screening for roles working with children, vulnerable adults, or in regulated industries. Research Services is experienced in navigating these requirements:
Connecticut 16-67 ACT — required for school employees in Connecticut public schools.
New Jersey Title 18A — background check requirements for New Jersey school employees.
Pennsylvania Act 168 — employment history review for school applicants in Pennsylvania.
Fast, accurate employment verifications — because what candidates put on a resume isn't always what happened.
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