Checks on job candidates
29 August 2012
Q: We recently interviewed a candidate for a vacancy. Although their CV was excellent on paper, I have concerns about how truthful they were about their qualifications and experience. Other than speaking to referees, what other checks can I legally and re
A: John Okusi, principal consultant at Richard Bailey Associates, writes: Studies have shown that up to one in three people exaggerates their CV, so checks can be a good investment.
It is not difficult to buy qualifications on the internet or by post. One famous example of a degree that was not all it seemed is, of course, Jeffrey...