There are many other reasons to look into one\u2019s educational history, but mainly it\u2019s a test of honesty and integrity in a day and age when resume embellishment and untrue personal claims to enhance one\u2019s appeal are commonplace.<\/p>\n
How Long Education Verification Generally Takes<\/h2>\n
Depending on where the information is sourced from, education verification shouldn\u2019t take more than a few business days to complete. Since the majority of education-related information is public record, information should be obtained rather quickly and without issue; however, in a few cases it might take a little more digging to determine the legitimacy of one\u2019s educational background claims.<\/p>\n
Other Important Information You Should Know<\/h2>\n
Education verification often looks for the degrees that were claimed on the individual\u2019s application; however, most places of employment automatically look for high school graduation or diploma records. If you are an applicant, be aware that your degrees can take time to post to the public and may take some time to generate into the school\u2019s system, which can result in a false negative educational background (meaning it shows you do not have a degree when you actually do). It\u2019s important to be forthcoming with employers and institutions to ensure you aren\u2019t held accountable for such delays.<\/p>\n
Tips for Employment Application<\/h2>\n
It may be tempting to embellish on your employment application \u2013 especially if you\u2019ve been at the job hunt for an extended period of time. The job market these days is highly competitive, and it\u2019s tough to set yourself apart from all the other qualified individuals out there. However, it\u2019s important to keep in mind that embellishing on an application usually doesn\u2019t end well, particularly when the employer utilizes background screening processes. Here are some tips for your employment application:<\/p>\n
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- Be prepared to explain background-related concerns to employers<\/li>\n
- Be truthful and forthcoming about your educational history<\/li>\n
- Highlight your true strengths and let your personality shine during interviews<\/li>\n
- Be persistent with your application and let the employer know how you will add to their business<\/li>\n
- Check with your educational institutions to ensure that your degrees have been posted as part of public record<\/li>\n
- Perform a background check on yourself to see what comes up<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
These are all great ways to put yourself ahead of the crowd of other applicants. In many cases, even if someone has an impressive educational background listed on their resume, that doesn\u2019t mean they\u2019re the right person for the job. Keep in mind that lying on your application will reflect far more poorly in the long run and won\u2019t do you any favors if you get caught.<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nHow We Can Help You<\/h2>\n
Here at Affordable Background Checks, we provide employers and the general public with a wide range of background check options. If you\u2019d like to verify that your educational record is indeed correct, please look over our website to determine what options are available to you, or feel free to get in touch with one of our helpful professionals for more information.<\/p>\n
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