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The Importance of Employment History Verification in Background Checks

Background ChecksJuly 26, 202433Views 0Likes 0Comments

Verifying a candidate's employment history is more crucial than ever. Employers rely heavily on the accuracy of a candidate's resume to make informed hiring decisions. Candidates may falsify past employers, employment dates, and job titles. This is where thorough background checks, including employment history verification, become indispensable. For employers in Kenya and East Africa, conducting…

CV Lies

Background ChecksJuly 24, 202417Views 0Likes 0Comments

Job seekers often resort to falsifying information on their CVs to enhance their employability. Common fabrications that are found when doing a background check include overstating educational qualifications, inflating job titles, exaggerating responsibilities, and extending employment dates to cover gaps. Some even go as far as creating fictitious employers or providing counterfeit certificates to substantiate…

Education Checks

Background ChecksJuly 24, 20248Views 0Likes 0Comments

Education background checks are a service offered by SEMAFACTS Services Limited, the first East African company based in Kenya that specializes in background screening. This type of background check involves verifying the educational qualifications and credentials of job candidates. It helps employers ensure that they are hiring the best-qualified individuals for the job and that…

Background Checks

Background ChecksJuly 24, 20245Views 0Likes 0Comments

At Semafacts Services Ltd, we specialize in providing trusted background checks in Kenya. Our comprehensive pre-employment screening services are designed to help employers verify the credentials and history of potential hires, ensuring they make informed decisions. Why Background Checks Matter in Kenya In today's competitive job market, background checks are crucial for ensuring that job…

Employment Background Checks

Background ChecksJuly 24, 20246Views 0Likes 0Comments

An employment background check is a process in which a company verifies the information provided by a job candidate, including their work history, education, and criminal record. The purpose of an employment background check is to help the company make informed hiring decisions by providing additional information about the candidate’s qualifications and suitability for the…

Unregistered accountants face big fines and jail terms

NewsJuly 24, 20248Views 0Likes 0Comments

Thousands of people working as accountants without the required professional registration now face hefty fines and jail terms following the coming into force of a new law regulating the practice. According to the Business Daily News, the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) says the law, which is intended to rid the…