Commonly asked questions about Employment Verifications
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Q. How many attempts are made to verify employment?
We make 3 quality attempts on 3 separate days before closing a search due to no response.
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Q. What is the general date scope for employment verifications?
Usually no longer than 7-10 years. Most companies archive their records after 7 years.
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Q. When ordering education verification, how many schools are checked?
We typically verify the applicant’s highest completed school. If the applicant was enrolled in college but did not graduate,...
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Q. How long does it take to complete a urine drug test?
Drug test results are usually processed within 3-5 business days.
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Q. What information is needed to run an education verification?
Name of the school, location, the graduation date, and the name of the student at the time of graduation...
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Q. When conducting a personal or professional reference, how many questions are usually asked?
Generally, Protect My Ministry asks no more than 5 or 6 questions approved by the client in advance.
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Q. Can educational transcripts be ordered?
Yes. Most schools allow third parties to order a former student’s transcripts with proper signed authorization (specifying the release...
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Q. What information is needed to run an applicant’s Motor Vehicle Record?
Applicant’s full name, date of birth, driver’s license number, and the state of issuance are required to verify motor...
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Q. Can you check to see if an applicant has a history of filing for Worker’s Compensation and, if so, what information is needed?
Yes, we currently offer this search for individuals who have worked in Florida and California only. We require the...
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Q. Why are there additional fees with some employment and education searches?
Most larger businesses or universities outsource their employment or student records. The fees these vendors charge are passed along...