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Education Verification

Education verification checks claims about qualifications or attendance with an appropriate source. It can confirm whether a credential required for a role is genuine.

Example

An employer verifies a claimed professional degree through the issuing institution or an authorised verification service after following the required process.

What to keep in mind

Check exact names, dates and qualification types before treating a mismatch as dishonesty. Ask the candidate to explain material discrepancies and collect only information relevant to the decision.

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