Hiring integrity approach

  1. Overview

    To protect the integrity of the hiring process, organizations would need to have a rigorous due diligence process:

  2. Application verification

    Duly verify incongruities in education, employment history, and asserted skills. Identify any that seem unreasonable or incompatible with the facts.

  3. Conduct background check

    Qualification from educational background, employment history, and criminal record should be as detailed as possible to perform a full background verification with red flags and fraud cases identified.

  4. Check references

    Contact the references provided by applicants to verify work experience, job performance, and reasons for leaving previous positions.

  5. Verify documents of authenticity

    Verify the authenticity of official documents such as transcripts, degrees, or diplomas, as well as the resume itself.

  6. Follow-up interviews

    Conducting follow-up interviews can help establish the depth of the candidate's knowledge regarding the role, their problem-solving abilities, and compatibility with company culture. This step may also help detect possible impersonators or candidates who exaggerate their qualifications.


Tech-based anti-cheating strategies

Organizations can utilize the following technological anti-cheating strategies as further strength for their hiring process.

  1. De-disable copy/paste functionality

    This feature ensures that applicants won’t be able to copy-paste answers from other websites, preventing external sources from being used during tests.

  2. Time limits

    Imposing time limits on tests deters cheating and ensures that candidates complete the test independently, without excessive external help.

  3. Avoid letting the candidate switch tabs

    This measure cuts off the candidate’s access to other information outside the test, preventing the use of additional resources or assistance from consultants during the assessment.


Outsource recruitment solutions for efficient and secure hiring

Outsourcing certain segments of the hiring process may help organizations make their hiring procedure more efficient while reducing the risks of fraud.

  1. Recruitment agencies with experience in fraud detection

    Recruitment agencies that have experience in fraud detection should be considered. These agencies conduct thorough background checks, reference checks, and ability tests to ensure reliability in the hiring process.

  2. AI-powered fraud-proof hiring platforms

    AI-powered hiring platforms have developed advanced fraud detection techniques, including real-time proctoring and biometric verification. These platforms can automate most parts of the hiring process while minimizing fraudulent acts or human errors, ensuring a more secure and efficient recruitment process.