Vetting senior roles is vital to avoid fraud

Employers are being urged to keep vigilant when it comes to looking for exaggerated or falsely represented information on an individual’s CV.

Findings from Sterling have highlighted just how prevalent CV fraud is, with reports of experienced candidates applying for roles at high-profile companies and being caught out with falsified qualifications.

Sterling is calling on employers to check they are verifying all relevant applicant details, including confirming the authenticity of training and qualifications, regardless of how long a candidate has been in similar positions.

Steve Smith, President International at Sterling, said, “While we’re seeing a general increase in new forms of employee fraud such as moonlighting that are emerging due to the changing world of work, more common activity such as falsifying information on CVs remains an issue.

“At Sterling we have seen first-hand examples of individuals applying for senior job roles based on prior experience that they have earnt as a result of forged qualifications.

“It’s important that firms verify all relevant information from any applicant, even if they have a number of years in similar positions. If an individual has lied about an element of their education or training, this should act as a red flag for potential unscrupulous behaviour in the future.

“Employers shouldn’t assume that a candidate’s previous employer has fully vetted information such as training and qualifications.

“Innovation in technology is streamlining this process and we are seeing a shift towards digital identities that can be transferred from job to job, negating some of the administrative burden of screening and vetting. However, on a more immediate basis, it is vital that no one slips through the net due to assumptions over prior screening.”

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