Identifying Fake Candidates in IT Companies: Fraudulent Experience & Legal Action

How to identify fake candidate experience, and if we come to know a candidate is fake, what legal action should be taken?

Identifying fake candidate experience can be crucial in ensuring the integrity of the hiring process. There are several red flags that can indicate a candidate may be presenting false information about their experience. These can include inconsistencies in their resume, vague descriptions of job responsibilities, or gaps in employment history that are not adequately explained.

If it is discovered that a candidate has provided false information or misrepresented their experience, legal actions can be pursued depending on the severity of the deception. This can range from terminating the hiring process with the candidate to taking legal action for fraud or misrepresentation.

It is essential for organizations to have clear policies in place for verifying candidate credentials and conducting thorough background checks to prevent the risk of hiring individuals with fake experience.

Hi Meera,

I am asking, do fake candidates in IT companies survive by entering as contract employees, i.e., they won't have a PAN card as their salary is paid via open cheque or in cash. My sincere question is, is it fair to fake experience or not?

Dear Shiva,

When it comes to identifying fake candidate experience, past employment verification is a perfect option. Apart from work history, you can validate other employment-related details, such as the last withdrawn salary, through employment verification.

As an HR Manager, I also faced many problems identifying fake resumes until I came across this online tool called Verified Resources. It automates the past employment verification process and provides fast as well as accurate employment reports of my potential employees, verified by their former employers. Verified Resources has helped me identify the right talent for my organization and hire the right employees. I'm sure it will help you too.

Here is the link: www.verifiedresources.com

Thanks,
Meesha