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REFERENCE CHECKS

A critical step in an employer's due diligence.
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Did you know that up to 53% of all job applications contain inaccurate information? Candidates are guilty of everything from inflating job titles ​to falsifying education and credentials and listing non-existent employers! Conducting reference checks is an essential step towards achieving a good hire. It can save employers thousands of dollars in time, recruitment and training costs, performance issues, and severance pay. Reference checks and education verification are also an important part of an employer's due diligence. Despite the many benefits, a surprising number of employers do not conduct reference checks at all. Why? Because they are inconvenient, time consuming and can have potential legal implications. 

OUR REFERENCE CHECKING SERVICES

We offer three types of reference checks: verification of employment, reference checks, and verification of education.
VERIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT
Verification of Employment checks verify that your candidate did in fact work for the employer they listed on their resume or application form, their start and end dates of employment, and their position or job title. 

COST: $90.00 (plus tax) ​​
REFERENCE CHECKS
In addition to information obtained through a verification of employment check, reference checks attempt to glean information about the candidate's past job performance, work ethic and interpersonal skills from previous employers and personal (character) references. 

COST: $150.00 (plus tax) ​​
VERIFICATION OF
​EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
Verification of Education checks verify that the candidate did in fact attend the institution listed on their resume or application form, their dates of attendance, the credentials issued and the dates they were awarded. 

​COST: $90.00 (plus tax) 

4 REASONS TO HIRE A THIRD-PARTY

REASON #1: Ensure Compliance with BC Employment Laws. We are trained to ensure that questions asked comply with employment legislation, including the BC Human Rights Code and the BC Personal Information Protection Act. Any information we inadvertently obtain that may violate these laws will not be relayed to you, which reduces the potential for any legal issues. 

REASON #2: Convenience. Contacting a candidate's previous employer can be time-consuming and uncomfortable. In addition, finding mutually convenient times to speak with past employers can be challenging. We can ensure our availability when a reference calls back. 
REASON #3: Protect Yourself and Your Business. Reference checks are one of the easiest way to prevent a bad hire. They can uncover inaccuracies in resumes and job applications and glean information about a candidate's past job performance. They also verify that your candidate has the education and work experience that they say they do. 
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REASON #4: Stay Neutral and Objective. We have never met your candidate in person so we do not have any preconceived biases about them. We can provide you with objective information to base your hiring decision on. 

OUR PROCESS

STEP 1
Contact Us
Schedule a Reference Check
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We will email you some necessary paperwork to complete.
STEP 2
Complete Required Information​
  • Consent Form (Signed)
  • Reference Information Form (or Resume or Application Form)
  • Payment
STEP 3
Reference Check
​Delivery of Our Report (Email)
Pending the reference's availability, we strive to complete reference checks within 3 business days.

SCHEDULE A REFERENCE CHECK

(778) 738-0338
Email: osbservices@outlook.com

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Okanagan Small Business Services Inc. is a small group of professionals who are committed to helping local entrepreneurs grow their businesses. We provide a wide range of support services in the areas of Human Resources, Bookkeeping, and Marketing. Our mission is to provide affordable solutions to everyday problems faced by small business owners in the Okanagan and throughout BC. 

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