Education Verifications are obtained through interviews with representatives of the Educational Institutions listed by the candidate. Ensure job requirements are met. Ensure honesty.

Education is one of the most common areas of embellishment on a candidate’s résumé. Despite the necessity of the education to meet job requirements, BackCheck recommends verifying education claims because of the frequency of embellishment. The embellishment of education claims speaks to the level of integrity and honesty of a candidate.