Education & Qualification Verification
Our Education & Qualification Verification service at Expol meticulously checks academic and professional claims, ensuring you hire with confidence. A strong CV is crucial in today’s job market, but with nearly 20% of applications containing misrepresentations, it’s vital to verify a candidate’s credentials.
Why Academic Credential Verification Is Non-Negotiable
Falsified qualifications can be more than just embarrassing; they can be a serious liability. A person without a genuine degree or professional license could be ill-equipped for a role, leading to poor performance, safety hazards, and even legal action if their lack of qualifications results in harm. For professional services firms, healthcare providers, or any business where specific expertise is critical, confirming a candidate’s educational background is an essential part of due diligence. It protects your business from the financial and reputational fallout of hiring a “fake.”
Common Education Fraud Patterns and Red Flags
Our experienced team is trained to spot the subtle and not-so-subtle signs of academic fraud:
Fabricated Institutions
The candidate claims to have graduated from a university that doesn’t exist or is not accredited.
“Diploma Mill” Degrees
The candidate has a qualification from an institution that sells degrees for a fee with little or no academic work. These are often unaccredited and can be difficult to spot without a professional check.
Altered Documents
Degrees or transcripts that have been digitally altered to change grades, dates, or the qualification itself.
Inaccurate Dates
A candidate’s CV shows they completed a degree in a period when they were employed full-time, raising questions about the validity of the claim.
Refusal to Consent
A candidate who is reluctant or refuses to provide consent for an education check is a significant red flag.
Verification Processes with Educational Institutions
Our process is designed to be thorough and respectful of candidate privacy.
Candidate Consent
We obtain explicit, informed consent from the candidate, outlining which institutions we will contact and what information we will request.
Direct Contact
We make direct contact with the relevant university, college, or professional body. We avoid relying on certificates provided by the candidate, as these can be fraudulent.
Data Exchange
We provide the institution with the necessary details to confirm the candidate’s attendance and qualification.
Reporting
We compile all verified information into a clear, comprehensive report for your review.
