employment verification

Definition

The process of confirming a candidate's work history, job titles, and dates of employment with previous employers. Fact-checking that reveals approximately 40% of resumes contain 'creative embellishments.'

Example Usage

Employment verification revealed his 'VP of Sales' title was actually 'Sales Representative,' and his three-year tenure was actually seven months.

Origin

Formalized as standard hiring practice in the mid-20th century as resume fraud became prevalent

Fun Fact

Background check companies report that the most commonly exaggerated claims are job titles and employment dates, with about 30% of candidates inflating their tenure to hide job-hopping.

Source: Background screening and hiring verification practices

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