Educational Verification/Professional License Verification

In 2000, folks in Houston were shocked by reports that the president of the Metropolitan Transit Authority gained her $220,000 per year position by claiming two college degrees she never earned. Falsifying educational information is such common practice that it’s earned its own catch phrase, “Padding the Resume.” It’s rarely detected, primarily because few people bother to pick up the phone and check with the college or university. It’s also the reason some higher-ups don’t want to institute background checks, fearing disclosure of their lies would cost their jobs.

If your applicant actually attended a school, they certainly should know the address or can find it mighty quick. Asking for this information on the application saves you time. The following website has a quick search feature which provides the address and phone number for most institutes of higher learning in the US.

http://princetonreview.com/

Each state has different licensing requirements for various industries such as nursing, optometry, and cosmetology. The state courthouse will provide the phone number for the appropriate licensing board. Once you have the right contact information, a quick phone call is all it takes to make sure the license is current.

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