Employment Background Check
Verify Before Hiring
Reduce the risk of hiring the wrong candidate and make more confident hiring decisions by verifying education, work history, references, and other critical information.
Hire with Confidence by Selecting Candidates Whose Application Documents Have Been Verified
Verifying the documents and information provided by candidates during the hiring process against their original sources is a critical step in managing employee-related risks. Get to know your employees.
Identification and Basic Information
The applicant’s identity and basic information are reviewed.
Education and Certificates
Degrees, certificates, and professional qualification documents are verified.
Work History
The employer, job title, and dates of employment are verified.
References
Professional references are verified through structured interviews.
Open Source Risk Research
Risk indicators are researched on social media and in open-source materials.
Risk Indicators We Have Identified
Inconsistencies found during resume verification may not always be intentional. However, even seemingly minor discrepancies in critical positions can be significant risk indicators.
Documents Could Not Be Verified
Information regarding identification, residence, driver’s license, diploma, certificate, criminal record, or military status could not be verified, or inconsistencies were detected.
False or Misleading Reference
It was determined that the information provided about the person or organization cited as a reference did not reflect the truth.
Inconsistencies in Work History
The employment periods, duties, or titles listed on the resume do not match the verification results.
Exaggerated Authority and Responsibilities
It was found that the scope of duties or responsibilities actually differed from what had been stated.
Hidden Resignation Information
The reason for leaving the previous job or the terms of separation may have been omitted or reported incorrectly.
Open-Source Risks
Digital evidence that could pose a risk to the organization was identified during open-source investigations.
Not Every Inconsistency Constitutes Misconduct
However, identifying critical differences that could influence hiring decisions at an early stage helps reduce organizational risks.
In What Situations Is It Preferred?
Resume verification and background check services are particularly preferred for critical positions and in hiring situations where trust is a key consideration.
Senior Executives
Verification of the background information of CEO, CFO, General Manager, and senior executive candidates.
Finance and Accounting
Evaluation of job candidates who have access to financial resources.
Purchasing and Procurement
Verification of personnel who will be responsible for supplier and budget management.
Information Technology
Screening of candidates who will have access to critical systems and corporate data.
Sales and Business Development
Evaluation of candidates who will manage customer relations and represent the company.
Positions Requiring a High Level of Trust
All critical tasks that could pose a risk to reputation, privacy, or security.
A Candidate Report That Makes Decision-Making Easier
The Pre-Employment Background Check Report compiles the results of the verification of critical information provided by the candidate, identified risk indicators, and manager evaluations into a single report.
Scope of the Report
- Identity verification results
- Education and Diploma Verification
- Certificate and Document Reviews
- Employment History Verification
- Reference checks
- Open-source research
- Risk Assessment
- Executive Summary and Recommendations
Executive Summary
The validation results are presented in an administrator-friendly format.
Critical findings, unverified information, and risk indicators
are summarized so they can be assessed at a glance.
Verification and Investigation Scope
We offer comprehensive services for verifying documents and information submitted by candidates during recruitment processes, and for investigating risk indicators found in publicly available sources.
Verification Services
Document Verification
- Identity Verification
- Diploma Verification
- Certificate Verification
- Social Security Service Record Verification
- Criminal Record Verification
Employment History Verification
- Employment History Verification
- Employment Dates Confirmation
- Position Verification
- Title Verification
- Employer Confirmation
Reference Verification
- Reference Verification
- Professional Interviews
- Reference Confirmation
- Structured Assessment
- Risk Indicators
Investigation Services
Social Media Investigation
- LinkedIn Investigation
- X Investigation
- Instagram Investigation
- Facebook Investigation
- Review of publicly available social media content
Company and Partnership Investigation
- Trade Registry Records
- Partnership Structures
- Board of Directors Duties
- Company Affiliations
- Conflict of Interest Indicators
Open Source Investigation
- Press Screenings
- News Archives
- Public Records
- Internet Investigations
- Open Source Analyses
Global Risk Screening
This is a screening service conducted through international sanction lists, PEP records, adverse media sources, and other global risk databases.
Executive Background Check
This is a comprehensive verification and investigation service designed for senior executives, critical position candidates, investors, and individuals considered for sensitive roles.
How Does the Process Work?
Pre-employment background checks are conducted in accordance with legal requirements and ethical principles. Throughout the process, critical information provided by the candidate is verified, findings are analyzed, and results are reported.
Requirement and Scope Definition
The position, candidate, and scope of verification are determined. The areas to be reviewed are clarified as needed.
Candidate Approval and Authorization
In accordance with legal requirements, the applicant’s consent is obtained and the process is initiated.
Verification and Research
Identity, education, work history, references, and other critical information are verified.
Analysis and Evaluation
The findings are analyzed by our experts, and risk indicators are assessed.
Reporting
The results are presented in a management-friendly report, and key findings are summarized.
The scope of verification may vary depending on the organizations’ response times and the depth of their research.
Why Prosecure?
The information included in resumes and the documents submitted during the hiring process may not always be accurate or up-to-date. Prosecure helps reduce hiring risks by verifying the critical documents and statements provided by candidates through independent sources.
Document Verification Expertise
Diplomas, certificates, identification documents, residence permits, driver’s licenses, criminal records, military discharge certificates, and other critical documents undergo verification processes.
Consistency Between Statements and Documents
The consistency between the information provided by the candidate and the documents submitted is evaluated, and any potential discrepancies are identified.
Identify the Risks Before Hiring
Unverified documents, missing information, inconsistent statements, and potential risk indicators are reported.
Manager-Friendly Reporting
Findings and risk indicators are presented in a clear and understandable report format that facilitates decision-making.
Our Professional Memberships
Prosecure is a member of international professional organizations active in the fields of background checks and corporate investigations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Below you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions about resume verification, background checks, and recruitment risk management processes.
What Is Employment Background Check?
Is Resume Verification Legal?
Which Documents Can Be Verified?
Are Work Experience and Reference Checks Conducted?
Is Research Being Conducted on Open Source and Social Media?
Can Verification Be Performed for International Applicants?
What Is the Average Delivery Time?
What Is Delivered as a Result of Verification?
Every candidate and key personnel hired without a Background Check carries the risk of re-hiring costs, financial loss, reputational damage and misconduct.
HireRight's 2025 Global Employment Report; One in five job applicants falsify documents when applying for a job.
Prevent recruitment risks in the first place by conducting diploma, criminal record certificate, health report, and work history reference checks of personnel candidates who have applied for a job in your company. Make your recruitments with evidence-based, reliable information; increase corporate trust! Prevent personnel-related corporate risks.
Make Your Recruitments with Confidence with Verified Candidates!
What Is Employment Background Check?
Resume verification is the professional examination of the authenticity of documents, work history, references, and critical information provided by a personnel candidate, sourced from their original sources. The aim is to ensure the selection of reliable candidates by making fraud, inconsistencies, and hidden risks visible before the hiring decision.
Why is Resume Verification Important in Hiring?
With resume verification, you enhance the quality of your recruitment processes by moving beyond interviews and intuition, utilizing evidence-based methods.
Detects Fraud
You definitively identify fraudulent information regarding candidates’ identities, education, employment history, and criminal records.
Prevents Re-Hiring Cycles
You minimize re-hiring processes and the associated time and cost losses that can result from hiring fraudulent candidates.
Mitigates Misconduct Risk
You prevent risks such as internal misconduct and fraud from the outset.
Creates a Culture of Trust
You build lasting trust, both within and outside the organization, with human resources composed of qualified and honest employees.
Our Resume Verification Process
Within our processes, which are specially structured according to your company’s candidate and position preferences, all documents submitted by personnel candidates are examined using digital verification methods from their original sources, instantly verified*, and comprehensively reported. Documents that cannot be verified digitally are confirmed by our expert teams through direct communication with the authorized bodies that issued them. This ensures you receive a reliable, transparent, and compliance-driven verification service.
Consent and Authorization Letter
The candidate obtains a ‘Certificate of Authorization’ indicating his/her consent to verify his/her CV, and the scope is carried out on legal grounds.
Document Collection
Diploma, certificate, criminal record, residence, driver’s license documents, CV, references and related information are uploaded to the verification portal by the customer.
Verification
Education, work history and official records are verified from their original sources, digitally organized documents are verified instantly and traditional documents are verified manually, depending on the document status.
Reporting
An evidence-based, transparent, and action-oriented ‘Employment Background Verification Report’ is automatically generated by the portal and sent to the client.
Resume Verification - From Doubt to Reality
During employment background checks and screenings, all documents provided by the candidate are verified against original sources, and any forged documents are identified.
Educational Documents
Diploma & certificate verification.Health & Fitness
Pre-employment medical reports.Criminal Record
Verification of declarations in accordance with the law.Military Status
Status and document verification.
Work Permit
Permit and validity check for foreign candidates.Driver’s License
Class, validity, and limitations.Residence
Verification of place of residence and address.- Work History
: Confirmation of job titles, tenure, responsibilities, and references.
Why Prosecure?
As a sector-leading company that has been professionally active in the field of Resume Verification and Background Checks for over 10 years in Turkey, we have played a pioneering role in establishing the concept of resume verification in the business world.
Thanks to our strong track record in detecting cases of forged documents and misleading statements submitted by candidates during recruitment processes, we have developed deep and extensive expertise in this area. We enable organizations to reach the right talent based on accurate information, supporting them in controlling human resource risks from the very beginning.
Sectoral Leadership
We have played a pioneering role in establishing the resume verification approach before recruitment and key personnel appointments in Turkey.
Automation & Speed
With our digital infrastructure, we have a fast file upload, verification, and reporting system, free from excessive paperwork.
Customized Solutions
We offer customized verification processes in our resume verifications, tailored to your organization’s needs and priorities.
From Doubt to Trust
By minimizing personnel recruitment risks, we support you in building a secure corporate culture for your employees.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the resume verification process legal?
Yes. Work begins and is carried out within the legal framework and with the candidate’s consent/approval and Authorization Document.
What is the average reporting time for resume verification?
Depending on the scope and country, the preliminary background check process usually takes between 1-5 working days. If the documents submitted by the candidate are produced using a digital code, it is instant, but if the documents are not digital, it may take a few days for our experts to verify the documents from the sources they are provided.
Is it possible to verify resumes for international candidates as well?
Yes, we do. We also conduct candidate personnel resume verifications before foreign institutions and organizations. Together with our local partners in many countries around the world, we verify training and other relevant documents from their original sources.
