A host of applicants at all employment levels are known to provide incorrect information in resumes in an attempt to gain an advantage in obtaining a vacancy.  "Internet qualifications" can be obtained at a marginal cost to embellish or deliberately deceive a prospective employer.  Candidates can also falsify employment periods of past employers which could mask a possible false or poor employment record.  Precise Background Services uses a variety of screening tools to flush out rogue candidates in order to allow you to make informed decisions on future employees.

Fact

There has been no large data samples of information directly associated with Australian businesses for many years concerning resume fraud, however depending on who you would like to listen to, numbers can vary for resume fraud  to between 20% – 80%. 
 
In the United States recently a survey of some 2.6 million job applicants was undertaken which identified;
  • 44% lied about their work experience
  • 23% fabricated credentials/licences
  • 41% lied about their educational qualifications
  • 53% of all resumes contained false information.

Precise Background Services will verify all information provided by the applicant ensuring that you select right person for the right position within your organisation.

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