Question

The use of work references is increasingly viewed as unreliable. How can employers legally and ethically obtain information about an applicant's past performance? What measures can be taken to verify information contained in a job application or resume?

Respond in 200-300 words

Answer 1

To ensure that the applicant's work experience on the resume is valid and to obtain information about their past performances, companies can take the following measures:-

• Asking questions related to their past performance in detail during the interview would help in eliminating the fake experiences from the real ones. Vague answers are a sign of fake work experiences.
• The employers should double-check each tiny bit of information presented on the Cv to determine the authenticity of the degrees, the date of the courses, the employment history, the joining date, etc. This can provide great information about the applicant and their past work record.
• Applicant's social media profiles on platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook can help in determining the job titles and the work of the employees in their past companies.
• Make sure to call the employers who are not listed as references too. Ther references are chosen by the applicant to provide a positive review of their work. Contacting other employers who are not listed as references can help in obtaining details about the applicants.