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Pre-employment screening, post- employment verification, and the entire gamut of verification services are considered as important measures to minimize risks and hire the right kind of people. The entire verification provider fraternity is joined together to put a stop to the rampant use of fake resumes that manipulate and cheat the system. However, why do we not join and try to eliminate the dubious sources that facilitate the business. The providers of fake credentials have a vast network specially in metros. As far as Hyderabad is concerned , Ameerpet is the Mecca of this racket. More information can be found about this on this Hindu article published two months ago – Ameerpet Adda for wannabe techies.
I was doing a Google search and within minutes, I was able to retrieve many fake credential providers. There are several online sources that are willing to provide this service, quite openly. They provide experience certificates, salary slips, project details and also a confirmed background check seal to all the false information!
The internet is a medium that gives the right to the good and bad to co exist. But why can’t the good get together and try to curb the problem at the grass root level. Is it because that it would lead to less business for us? It is like the doctors refusing to preventive measures such as vaccines, only so that they could get the full treatment fees and wait for the patient to catch the infection. It is very similar, don’t you think?
I know, there would be many who would disagree, debating that every individual has a moral code of conduct. It is true that no one should fall prey to cheating and fraud. But there are sometimes very justifiable reasons behind resorting to such a measure. And the employers should consider those reasons before condemning the candidate completely.
What can the background verification agencies do?
• Report such fake individuals and businesses. Blacklist them online.
• Educate youngsters regarding the evils of faking their credentials. Proactively get involved in preventive programs and increasing awareness.
In a country where a substantial fraction of the people who govern us have a list of illegal charges against them, everything seems very hypocritical. Most coveted politicians have charges against them. Who is dethroning them?
I am in no way supporting or glorifying fake candidature. What I am trying to say is, the background verification fraternity should get together and try to eradicate the problem completely so that youngsters of our country do not fall prey to such cheats and ruin their careers. It is tempting for a 21 year old when he sees his friend fake his experience and get a Rs 22 lakh salary, lead a luxurious life and, not get caught! It is even harder to resist the temptation if the person is in some kind of financial turmoil. I appeal to my colleagues in the verification sector to take this issue seriously. Let us get together and stop this poison from infiltrating into the lives of young India. Request more comments on this issue.
Yes , I agreed and want to do the same. But another point view many times company thinks that if we are hiring a knowledgeable candidate with good behavior (internal/external), body language, communication skill and proper approach towards his job, then we need not to think too much about his fake experience certificates, Salary slip etc. That time company will think only for its business. Isn’t it?
Yes, definitely we do not stop but can control over rampant use of fake resumes that manipulate and cheat the system by different agencies those make investigation over the candidate profile and provides data to company. It will take more time for decision but its ok for to minimize risks and hire the right kind of people. It will definitely secure the system.
What do you think that all industries will arrange agency for that? I don’t think so. Because many industries (small scale) can not bear too much cost on it. It’s possible for MNC & Limited groups only. They will support for secure the system if they take this matter initiatively.
Yes we can do this worldwide by applying these suggestions at Managerial & Top Level Management post. When this level will cover these issues then automatically middle level & lower level management will be covered by applying HR Techniques and different kinds of methods.
Comparison within Salary – Experience – Knowledge – Age of Candidate will definitely helps to make control over fake things. When we will get any doubt in it then for cross verification, Pre-employment screening, post- employment verification, and the entire gamut of verification services we can do. It will be must & best.
I appreciate your ideas regarding –
• Report such fake individuals and businesses. Blacklist them online.
• Educate youngsters regarding the evils of faking their credentials. Proactively get involved in preventive programs and increasing awareness.
I agree to accept & follow these ideas for the future…………..
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Appreciate your comments. However,Its really about the choice of being fair and avoid malpractices. Corruption is at its peak, this is just a small way through which right steps can be taken atleast in the corporate world.