What is in an Employment Verification?

Employers may verify employment history as part of the background check process to confirm the work experience you have conveyed to them and ensure you have the professional background and appropriate work experience required for the position.

An employer will typically verify job titles, and start and end dates for each job. Some employers may also ask for the reason for termination and whether the candidate is eligible for rehire.

Discrepancies between the information provided by the candidate and returned by HireRight generally will be noted on the background report. Therefore, during the hiring process, it’s best to provide employers with the most accurate information possible regarding your employment history to avoid any potential inconsistencies and delay processing the report.

To verify your employment history, HireRight generally contacts your previous employers or their agents directly to confirm the information you provided.

If HireRight is not able to verify your information via the previous employer, then HireRight may ask you to provide a W-2, 1099, paystubs or other documentation as proof of your work history. It’s a good idea to have these documents readily available as you go through a background check in case this situation arises, particularly if you know, for example, that your former employer is out of business.