Hi, please let me know how background checks happen in India for a candidate who has previously worked for a small organization that doesn't maintain records of their previous employees and may not have a website either. The third-party company conducting the background check—how do they contact the organization, and who do they ask for information when there is no HR in the small organization?
Information Needed from Previous Employer
It would depend on the information you need from the previous employer. Usually, as a recruiter, I would need the following details of a candidate from their background check:
- Their tenure
- Their pay scale
- Verification of any achievements mentioned in their previous job
- Recommendations
It has been observed that recommendations can sometimes be falsified depending on personal interactions and relationships. However, other information can be verified through copies of appointment letters, confirmations, or appraisals that the company might have on record.
While many small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may not keep formal records, they usually have personal knowledge of their employees over a significant period. You can contact the previous owner and ask for information. Additionally, you can request the applicant to provide names and contact numbers of their colleagues to gather their perspectives.
Hope this helps.