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CV Gap Check

We will review a candidate’s CV, identifying any periods of 3 months that are professionally unaccounted for. We will then collect an explanation from the candidate and share the results with your team to ensure consistency with what was disclosed during the interview process.

Identify if there are any gaps in the candidate’s resume. If there is, it will reveal how long ago the candidate has left their job, what they did during that time, and what skills they have developed since then.

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Actionable Insights

Smart and tailored online reference templates help you collect the right information to enable informed decision making quickly.

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Professional Reports

Instantly generate professional reports detailing key insights from all your employee checks. Reports can be shared with team members and retained for reference throughout employment.

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Our employment reference check is typically completed in just 2 days.

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Our CV Gap Checks report on the following information

  • Any periods of 3 months that are professionally unaccounted for. Explanation of what candidate was doing during this time.

Why choose Veremark for your CV Gap 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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Dedicated Care

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 CV Gap check process:

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Set up your account and select CV Gap check

The cv gap check can be ordered individually or as part of a CV Gap check package.

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Enter the candidate details

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

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Candidate receives email and gives consent

The candidate can quickly respond from any device.

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Candidate will be prompted to provide necessary information

Through an elegant and easy to use digital experience.

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System analysis and matches information provided and returns results

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

FAQ's

What is GAP standard background check?

Gap analysis is the process of checking the dates on a candidate's resume are up-to-date and accurate.

What causes a red flag on a background check?

One common warning sign of lying on a background check is inconsistency. Your potential job candidate might not tell the truth about their education, previous work experience, or what they did at certain positions.

How do you verify employment gaps?

The most common form of gap reference is to obtain written confirmation from a professional referee or a character referee who knew the candidate during the gap period in question. This person is known as a gap referee.

Why do employers check gaps in employment?

When there is a gap on candidate work history, an employer may think that there were some serious issues going on during this time. In order to get a better understanding of what transpired during this timeframe, it's important to conduct a gap analysis. This will give an employer more insight into the reasons behind the gaps and help you make an informed decision about future opportunities.

Why is verifying gaps in CV very important?

Verifying gaps in cv is a very important process to ensure that the candidate is honest with their statement of their skills. This should be done before completing a recruitment process to avoid a miss-hire. Gaps in CV can lead to a number of problems for both the company and the candidate.

How to evaluate resume employment gaps?

The first thing to do is to find out the reason for the employment gap. If it's maternity leave or a sabbatical, then it shouldn't be an issue. However, if a candidate was unemployed for a year and did not explain the reason for your unemployment, then that can be an issue.

How to address an employment gap for a candidate?

A candidate’s employment gap is an important factor to be considered when hiring. It can make or break that individual’s candidacy. In today’s competitive job market, employers have to be more careful about the candidates they hire. It is not just about skills and experience anymore. Employers now also want to know what a candidate has done in the past few years and how that experience will help them in their new role. Employees with gaps in their resume may often be passed-over for those without gaps, because employers may assume that there must be something wrong with their past employment if they could not find work for a long time period of time. This is not always the case, though, as some people may have been pursuing other passions or were taking care of children or other family members at home while trying to look for work.

How to evaluate resume gaps in your hiring process?

Resume gaps are often a source of worry for both the employer and the applicant. However, it is important to evaluate these gaps in order to determine whether or not they are relevant to the job. The first step in evaluating the gap is to determine whether or not it was voluntary. If it was, then you may want to look into why this person decided to leave their previous position. If it was involuntary, then you can use that as an opportunity for empathy and understanding towards your applicant. The second step is determining how long ago this gap occurred. If it has been more than a year, then most likely there is no need for concern because people may have had many reasons for leaving their previous job and they may have found something better suited to them more recently.

What hiring managers should look for in CV / resume gaps?

A CV / resume gap is an employment gap that a job seeker leaves on their resume that they do not explain. It is a red flag for hiring managers and should be addressed in the interview process. Hiring managers should look for these gaps in order to assess whether the candidate will be able to prosper in the position or not. For example, if a person has been out of work for six months, it could indicate that they are not ready to jump into a new role yet. A resume gap can also indicate that the job seeker has had an unsuccessful career and this might affect their chances of getting hired. Some other reasons why someone might have gaps on their resume are: lack of experience, taking time off to raise children, health issues or military service.

How long of a gap is okay on a candidate resume?

Some employers will require resumes with no gaps between jobs and others only require one or two years without gaps. It's also important to note that some companies will only accept applicants who have been working in the field for a certain amount of time. A good rule of thumb is that a candidate should have no more than a year's worth of work experience between his most recent and previous jobs.

What are good reasons for gaps in CV?

There are a number of reasons for gaps in a CV. One reason is that a career path has been interrupted by a career change or illness. Another reason is that a candidate had to take time off work to care for children or family members. Another reason is being unable to find work in the field or country and having to relocate.

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