Education

One of the most common areas of resume fraud occurs in the embellishment of the applicant’s education. In today’s changing economy, more positions require advanced skills, degrees and experience. According to BusinessWeek, the shifting employment picture will necessitate an upgrade in workers' skills for the job growth that will occur this decade.  As jobs become more competitive, it is also very common for applicants to exaggerate their educational history. Some of the most frequent education misrepresentations include:

   • Different Type of Degree (Associates vs. Bachelors)
   • Different Major or Program
   • Attended, but Never Graduated Confirmation of the subject's claimed educational credentials (high school, college, professional, doctorate, or technical degrees).

Scope of the Verification: Confirms highest degree completed or enrolled. Information confirmed may include schools attended, diplomas, degrees & certificates awarded, dates of attendance, and additional information as available. Where applicable, each search conducted will incur a pass through fee for use of 900 telephone number or a clearinghouse service.