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Academic Achievement Checks

Get verified confirmation of a candidate's educational achievements.

The academic achievement (or education) check is carried out directly with the nominated institution and verifies the institution attended, dates, subject/s studied and grades.

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Our Academic Achievement Checks report on the following information

  • Verifies the academic institution attended
  • Details on dates, subject/s studied and grades

Why choose Veremark for your Academic Achievement Checks

Fast turnaround times

Simple

A clean and simple digital experience with automated follow-ups provides a straightforward background screening solution to help employers define, understand and manage hiring risks.
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Responsive

Fully customisable and reliable background screening that can be tailored to any industry and role.  Manage your employment background checks with ease using our configurable platform. 
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No long contracts

Nothing about the Veremark platform is traditional, so why should our pricing be?  Instead, we offer background checks for employment on a pay-as-you-go basis. So you can request one check, or thousands. Either way, you're not locked in.​
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It's in how we design our product. And how we deliver our service​... Customer experience sits at the core of everything we do. Our global support team is at your beck and call to keep your company safe using our employee checking service. 24 hours a day. 7 days a week.
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Wide variety of checks

Choose from a comprehensive selection of online background checks for employment which can be used by all industries and sectors. This includes automated reference checks, identity checks, bankruptcy checks, civil background checks, credit checks for employment and so many more.
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Our digital employee screening service provides real-time updates and notifications on the status of your checks, so you can stay informed and accelerate  your time to hire. 

Steps involved in the academic achievement check process:

1

Set up your account and select Academic Achievement Check

The education check can be ordered individually or as part of a check package.

2

Enter the candidate details

Or bulk upload multiple candidate details for background checking at scale.

3

Candidate receives email and gives consent

Consent is given digitally via e-signature.

4

Candidate will be prompted to provide necessary documentation

Through an elegant and easy to use digital experience.

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System analysis and matches documentation provided and returns results

The education check result is delivered as part of the verified candidate profile.

FAQ's

What are qualifications background checks?

Qualification checks ensure that candidates have the necessary qualifications for a role.

What else does the qualifications background check verify?

Also confirms memberships to professional bodies.

Are qualification background checks important for all industry sectors?

Yes. Qualification checks are crucial for all roles in all sectors and industries.

Why must a business run qualification background checks?

Diploma mills provide candidates with fake but highly authentic seeming qualifications. Changes to the way we work and study make spotting counterfeit documents much harder.

What is an education background check?

An education background check is a type of screening that is typically used to verify the educational history of an individual such as the validity of a university degree. It is a common practice among employers to ensure that their applicants do not have any falsified or fabricated records concerning their education.

What is an international education background check?

An international education background check is a type of background check that is conducted to verify the educational background of an individual who has applied for a job in a particular country.

An international education background check provides the following information:

- The person's previous educational institution and degrees obtained, including their dates and whether they are accredited or not.

- The person's country of origin.

- The person's date of birth.

What is included in an education background check?

Some of the things that may be included in an education background check are your high school diploma or GED, transcripts, and test scores.

It is also important to note that these checks can vary depending on the type of job you apply for as well as your employer's requirements.

Does a background check include education?

A background check typically includes education information, which is crucial in the process of determining if a potential candidate is a good fit for a job.

It can also include education, work history, credit score, criminal history and many more.

What does an Education Background Check Show?

An education background check will show if the person has any degrees, their current qualifications as well as what courses they have taken and which institutions they attended.

How do employers verify education or check academic qualifications?

The process of verifying an applicant's educational qualification starts with collecting information about the degree and institution that the candidate claims that they have attended. The documented education institution is then contacted to verify the authenticity of the candidate claims. 

This information helps in determining whether or not a person is qualified for the position at hand. This process can be time-consuming if done manually, however it can help employers save time by avoiding hiring candidates who are not qualified based on their education.

How long does education verification take?

It depends on the number of documents that are required for this process. It can take anywhere from a few days to weeks, depending on the complexity of the verification process. However, if you are in a hurry or need to verify your candidates academic credentials quickly, you can use an automated education verification process and service.

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