Verifications

Verified First utilizes a modern, dual-path approach to verify employment history by combining traditional manual outreach with consumer-permissioned data (MeasureOne). This allows applicants to instantly share their employment records directly from their payroll provider, significantly reducing turnaround times and ensuring employment data comes directly from the primary source.

• Automated Verification: Through our partnership with MeasureOne, applicants can securely link their payroll accounts to provide instant, verified employment data.
• Manual Outreach Backup: For employers not captured via automated data, our in-house specialists reach out directly to confirm dates of employment, job titles, and rehire eligibility.
• Resume Fraud Prevention: Both methods cross-reference candidate-provided information against official records to identify discrepancies in titles, dates, or misrepresented employment gaps.

While a standard employment verification confirms job titles and dates of service, a DOT Employment Verification is a specialized safety performance history report required by the FMCSA for safety-sensitive positions. This mandatory report investigates the driver's previous 3 years of employment and includes federally required data on accidents and drug/alcohol violations.

• Safety Performance History: Includes detailed records of any DOT-recordable crashes and any "minor" accidents required by agency regulations.
• Drug & Alcohol History: Verifies whether the driver has ever tested positive, refused a test, or failed to complete a return-to-duty process with a previous employer.
• Mandatory Reporting: Verified First’s specialized team handles the multi-channel outreach required to satisfy these strict federal requirements within the 30-day regulatory window.

Education verification confirms a candidate has actually earned the degree, diploma, or certification they claim to possess. Studies show a significant percentage of applicants misrepresent their credentials, making this check vital for roles that require specific academic qualifications or technical expertise.

• Direct Institutional Contact: Screening partners, like Verified First, contact the school, college, or university directly to verify attendance dates and recognized degrees and/or certifications.
• Credential Validation: Ensures that candidates for specialized roles, such as healthcare or engineering, possess the required educational prerequisites and training.
• Risk Management: Protects your organization from legal liability and reputational damage caused by hiring unqualified individuals.

A professional license verification validates the current status, issue date, and expiration date of government-issued credentials for roles such as doctors, pharmacists, certified public accountants, and lawyers. This verification ensures that the candidate is legally authorized to practice in their specific field and identifies any past disciplinary actions or restrictions.

• Primary Source Validation: Verified First contacts the issuing state or federal board directly to ensure the license is authentic and has not been forged or tampered with.
• Industry-specific Coverage: Includes a wide range of licenses to maintain regulatory compliance in highly governed sectors, from medical and legal to accounting and insurance.
• Ongoing Compliance: It is recommended, and sometimes required, to re-verify that licenses are active and have not lapsed or been revoked after the initial point of hire.

Professional reference checks evaluate a candidate's work performance and character within a professional environment, while personal reference checks offer insight into general character and reliability from a non-work perspective. Verified First specialists contact these individuals to gather specific details on the candidate's history and the length of the relationship.

• Professional Reference: Gathers data on joint work experiences, leadership abilities, and overall workplace behavior from previous supervisors, colleagues, or direct reports.
• Personal Reference: Provides a broader view of an applicant's character from acquaintances, mentors, or community members, which is particularly useful for roles requiring high levels of trust.

While the industry average for background verifications is typically two to five business days, Verified First completes verification searches in an average of 42.8 hours. This speed is achieved through a dedicated, in-house team of specialists who directly contact employers and institutions, significantly reducing common hiring delays.

• In-House Efficiency: By performing all verification services in-house rather than outsourcing, we maintain higher control over quality, accuracy, and response times.
• Proactive Outreach: Our specialists utilize multiple contact methods to ensure rapid responses from former employers and educational institutions.
• Direct Impact: Faster verifications reduce your overall "Time-to-Hire," giving you a competitive edge in securing top talent.