Do you have the resources to spot a fake CV? Could your eagle eye distinguish between an honest candidate and a swindling one? In this blog post, we’ll discuss the best way to ensure safe hiring.  

So how common is CV fraud? Research suggests 85% of employers have discovered lies on candidates’ resumes, and a 2017 Risk Advisory study of 5,000 CV’s found 80% contained discrepancies.  

Risk Advisory says the most common fibs people are telling are about how long they worked for a certain employer, their job title and duties, the reason they left a previous job and even exaggerations of their qualifications. They may also omit certain truths, like employment gaps, a criminal history, or a reference that could link them to fraudulent or indiscreet behaviour.

The penalties for misrepresentation can be severe, leading to fines and jail time. In 2019, Ms. Veronica Theriault was sentenced to 25 months in jail following charges of deception, dishonestly dealing with documents and abuse of public office. UNSW reported she had lied on her CV about her professional experience and qualifications in order to obtain her position as Chief Information Officer for the Department of Premier and Cabinet (South Australia). She also provided false references according to ABC News, even acting as her own referee to achieve the $270K-per-year role.  

So is it worth the risk? Do you think you can you spot a fake? Vetting.com can. Our anti-fraud algorithm will let you know if a candidate has used the same device and internet network as their supposed referee. We also facilitate Qualification checks, which will check a candidate’s academic credentials with 40,000 institutions worldwide.  

Our automated, cloud-based background screening solution provides reliable results in a short timeframe. We’ve built it for humans, with an easy-to-use interface and streamlined workflow for clients, candidates and referees. 

If you’d like to know more about Vetting.com and how we can simplify your pre-employment background checks, contact us today.