How Do Employers Verify Education

12 Oct How Do Employers Verify Education

If you are applying for a job, then you want to make sure that your application is getting noticed. As part of the application process, employers will often ask for proof of your education and professional experience. This can be done through a variety of methods, but the most common way is through an online search on Google or LinkedIn. So if you have been asked to provide proof of your education or professional experience and know how it can be verified by your employer then read on! In this post I’ll outline different ways that employers verify someone’s education/professional experience as well as give tips on how to prepare yourself if they’re asking for this information during the hiring process.

How do employers verify education?

Follow the processes that your employer uses to verify education. For example, if they ask for a copy of your diploma or transcript then hang on to those documents until you receive the request. Also make sure that they have all of your educational information up-to-date and accurate so that it’s easier for them to find what they’re looking for.

Web Search

The internet is probably the easiest way to find information about yourself and your past. Just search for your name, the school you attended, or even the degree you earned. If you’re applying for a job as a paralegal at a law firm and you want to make sure they know what they’re getting into with you, try searching for “paralegal” and “law firm.” You may also want to browse their website or check out reviews of the company online before reaching out so that they can’t deceive themselves with false information later on in the process!

Check with the institution

You should also contact the institution and ask for a copy of your transcript. Ask if there are any discrepancies between what they have on record and what you have been told. If the school has an online degree verification service, use it to compare your credits with what the school thinks you have earned.

If you have not already done so, ask for a copy of your diploma (or equivalent) as well.

Professional Licenses

If you have a professional license, it’s likely that your education will be verified along with it. Some examples of professional licenses that may be used to verify education include:

• Nurse (RN)
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Medical Laboratory Science/Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Technician
• Pharmacy Technician

Background checks

Background checks are a common way to verify education. Employers may use third-party companies to conduct background checks on potential candidates, or they can do it themselves. They can also hire an independent company to verify their employee’s education.

Pre-employment tests

Many employers use pre-employment tests to assess whether or not you have the skills and knowledge needed for the job.

These can be used in a variety of fields, including IT, engineering, accounting, finance and other professional fields. The test may be given in person or online and is typically timed; however some tests are untimed and allow candidates to take their time with each question. In addition to testing your knowledge of professional standards and practices (such as those outlined by professional organizations), some companies conduct personality assessments as well.

You should also ask your employer how they will verify you. They may do so by contacting your school, or by asking for proof of employment or licenses. If you’re hired, and then it turns out that your education or work history is not what you claimed it was, some companies will terminate their relationship with you without legal recourse.

Conclusion

I hope this has helped you understand the importance of education verification and how it can help you get hired. Education verification is not a quick process, but it’s essential for employers to make sure that you have the skills they need. Even with advanced technology available today, an employer will still want to see proof that your degree or diploma is legitimate before hiring you for their business.