There is nothing more disappointing than employing a person who has falsified their past experience. Let alone employing a criminal who will cause havoc in an organisation. A laggard who will not deliver is also a waste of money to the employer. Given the aforementioned, a number of companies re making thorough checks to verify claims of the candidate. A number of research projects have concluded that the vast majority of job seekers falsify some bits of their experience in order to gain an advantage. Therefore, more companies are undertaking background checks
The modus operandi differs from company to company. Some will call previous employers, whereas some will send written references by email. Some companies will request you to send them a list of references that can be contacted. Another breed of companies will just contact the companies you claimed you worked form and talk to anyone or the one who is now leading the department or the Human Resources. Such antics are necessary to prevent stage-managed references. More companies are also demanding police clearance and a verification of certificates with examining bodies. This is to avoid fabrication of qualifications. It is necessary for professionals to build good reputation so that when background checks are done, they are undertaken in a hustle free manner.