Trust but verify: Pickering Sullivan can make sure the people you hire have the educational and professional background they claim. And can also unearth any other civil or criminal charges you should be aware of.
USING FREE WEBSITES OR APPS TO CHECK A POTENTIAL EMPLOYEE’S BACKGROUND IS A GOOD START. HOWEVER WE CAN UNCOVER THE HIDDEN INFORMATION NOT VISIBLE TO THESE SERVICES, THAT THE INDIVIDUAL DIDN’T WANT YOU TO FIND.
Our client had used an online background check service to verify a new senior hire. Although the service didn’t turn up any red flags, our client decided to have Pickering Sullivan double check.
It’s a good thing they did.
Using a combination of professional databases, field-based record checks, and the resourcefulness to cut through bureaucratic red tape, we found the individual had attended a university but failed to graduate as he claimed on his CV. Further, we uncovered a bankruptcy, charges of assault and battery and numerous liens and judgements—none of which were revealed by the online background check service.
With the proliferation of sites such as Reputation Defender and other similar services, individuals are now able to conceal damaging evidence of prior wrongdoing from standard background check services or internet search engines.
A licensed professional investigator like Pickering Sullivan has enhanced legal access to privileged data, plus the experience and knowledge to work around cloaking services. We offer different levels of cost-effective pre-employment screening depending on the level of responsibility and whether an employee will be handling sensitive information and money. Talk to us today about any upcoming key hires.