Verification Checks
Employment verification checks including education, employment history, professional credentials and references. Secure, compliant verification screening for regulated organisations.
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CBS provides a range of verification services designed to support different stages of the recruitment process.
Credentials Verification
Professional credential verification confirms that licences, certifications and memberships claimed by a candidate are valid and issued by recognised regulatory or professional bodies.
Employment Checks
Employment verification confirms details about a candidate’s current (with permission from the candidate) and previous work history by independently contacting employers or authorised sources.
Education Checks
Education verification confirms that the academic qualifications listed by a candidate are accurate and have been issued by legitimate educational institutions.
Verification Checks for Employment Screening
Verifying a candidate’s background is a critical part of responsible recruitment. Employment verification checks help organisations confirm that individuals have the qualifications, experience and credentials required for the roles they are being hired to perform.
For organisations operating in regulated or high-accountability environments, these checks provide reassurance that information supplied during recruitment is accurate and can withstand scrutiny during audits, inspections or compliance reviews.
CBS delivers structured verification screening designed to support organisations managing recruitment at scale. Our secure digital platform allows employers to verify candidate information efficiently while maintaining clear documentation and audit-ready records.
Alongside our secure screening platform, our experienced screening specialists support organisations every day with eligibility guidance, complex applications and urgent onboarding requirements. When questions arise or timelines are tight, our team works alongside you to solve problems quickly and keep screening moving.
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What Are Verification Checks?
Verification checks confirm key details provided by a candidate during the recruitment process.
These checks help employers validate important information such as:
- Academic qualifications
- Employment history
- Professional credentials
- References from previous employers
By confirming this information independently, organisations can reduce the risk of inaccurate or misleading information being used during hiring decisions.
Verification checks are commonly used as part of wider employment screening programmes, particularly where individuals will be working in positions of trust or responsibility.
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Our solutions guarantee 100% submission rate with zero errors
Why Verification Screening Matters
Incorrect or unverified information can create operational, regulatory and reputational risks for organisations.
Verification checks help employers:
- Confirm candidate qualifications and experience
- Reduce the risk of CV fraud or inaccurate information
- Support regulatory and compliance requirements
- Maintain consistent recruitment standards
- Provide evidence during audits or inspections
For organisations managing high volumes of recruitment, structured verification processes also help reduce administrative workload while ensuring screening remains consistent across teams and locations.
Types of Verification Checks
CBS provides a range of verification services designed to support different stages of the recruitment process.
- Education Verification – Confirms academic qualifications and training records with issuing institutions to ensure candidates meet role requirements.
- Employment Verification – Validates employment history, including previous employers, job titles and employment dates.
- Professional Credential Verification – Confirms professional licences, memberships and certifications issued by regulatory or professional bodies.
- Reference Checks – Structured reference requests designed to confirm performance, conduct and suitability for employment.
These services can be used individually or combined within a wider employment screening programme depending on the responsibilities of the role.
Verification Screening at Scale
Organisations managing large recruitment programmes often face challenges when verifying candidate information manually. CBS provides structured verification workflows that allow organisations to manage verification checks efficiently across high recruitment volumes.
Our platform supports:
- Automated verification workflows
- Real-time application tracking
- Secure document management
- Structured audit records
- Candidate progress notifications
- Integration with wider employment screening processes
This ensures verification checks are completed consistently while providing clear oversight across the entire screening process.
Supporting Regulated Organisations
Verification screening is particularly important for organisations operating in regulated environments where employment decisions may be subject to review.
We support organisations across sectors including:
- Healthcare and life sciences
- Financial services
- Government and public sector
- Recruitment and staffing
- Technology and data services
- Pharmaceuticals and research organisations
Our screening specialists understand the verification requirements associated with regulated roles and help ensure screening processes remain accurate and compliant.
Our solutions guarantee 100% submission rate with zero errors
Verification Checks FAQs
A certificate reflects an individual’s record on the date it is issued. Employers determine when checks should be renewed based on risk and regulatory expectations.
Only where the role and level of disclosure remain appropriate and compliant.
Yes. Consent is mandatory for all criminal record screening.
Incomplete identity checks, incorrect address history, eligibility errors or police processing backlogs.
Yes. CBS supports high-volume screening across multi-site organisations.
A CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) check was the predecessor to the DBS. Following the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012, the DBS combined the functions of the CRB and the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) to modernise the process.
Employers and organisations can request DBS checks for roles that involve working with children or vulnerable adults or are exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
A spent conviction has reached a set period defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and has been removed from an individual’s criminal record. Its unspent counterpart has not reached this defined period yet and therefore will appear on DBS checks.
This depends on your industry and role requirements. Many organisations conduct Basic DBS checks for general roles and Enhanced DBS checks for roles involving vulnerable groups.
This expedited check provides a preliminary review of the Adults Barred List, allowing employers to assess suitability for roles involving vulnerable adults while waiting for a full Enhanced DBS check.
The certificate is sent directly to the applicant, but CBS provides an online notification and full audit trail for employers.
ID validation is required for all checks. CBS recommends Route 1, using primary documents like a passport or driving licence, for faster processing.
An ‘exempted question’ refers to when a registered body asks an individual to reveal their full criminal history, including spent convictions.
Soft intelligence, such as police-held information that isn’t part of a conviction, is included in Enhanced DBS checks when relevant to the role.
A List 99 check identifies individuals barred from working in educational settings. It is often included in Enhanced DBS checks for schools and childcare providers.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
“CBS offers unparalleled customer service, responding to queries and solving issues efficiently, something we found lacking with our previous supplier. We feel like we have a really good partnership and that CBS genuinely wants to help us, not just saying what we want to hear.”
Why Organisations Choose CBS
Organisations choose CBS for:
- Structured verification screening processes
- Experienced screening specialists providing hands-on support
- Secure digital screening workflows
- Real-time application tracking and reporting
- Over one million background checks processed annually
- ISO 27001 certified processes
- Scalable solutions for high-volume recruitment
CBS provides more than verification checks. Our secure platform delivers structured screening infrastructure built for organisations operating under safeguarding and regulatory scrutiny. Behind the technology is our experienced screening team providing hands-on guidance to help employers navigate eligibility, verification requirements and complex recruitment decisions with confidence.
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