With this type of employee background checks, our clients want to verify that their candidate or subject attended the school or professional program that they are claiming on their resume, and that they completed the degree or credential in the field of study to the extent they indicated.

Our clients may find candidates that have reported that they received a degree that they did not, or candidates who have claimed that they received a degree in a particular major that they did not (for example, a Marketing major that claims a degree in Computer Information Systems).

For professional license checks, at Profacts, we generally contact the applicable institute, school board or state licensing board to confirm that the license is held and hasn’t lapsed or expired, and that the license is in good standing.

Employers may ask us to verify employment history as part of the employee background checks to confirm the work experience the employee has conveyed to them and to be sure they have the professional background and appropriate work experience required for the position. At Profacts, we typically verify job titles, start and end dates for each job, and will sometimes check on salary (to the extent allowed by labour law) and job duties. We also go as far as asking for the reason(s) for termination and whether the candidate is eligible for re-hire. Often times, employers become very concerned when a candidate claims he or she has years of experience, when in fact they do not, or when a candidate misrepresents their past titles, achievements or responsibilities. These are examples of the kinds of discrepancies that could come up in the background check which may indicate to employers that the candidate is being intentionally dishonest. Our role at Profacts is to confirm every information provided by the employee or prospective employee.

Background checks may depend on the nature of the job the applicant is applying for or the type of business the company is into. At Profacts, we recommend some kind of checks to our clients depending on the nature of their business and the position the prospective employee is applying. For instance, if you apply for a position in finance, accounts, or cash handling, we suggest to our clients to conduct checks on academic certificate, criminal background and their residence before offering the position formally to the prospective employee. Criminal records, employment history, academic verification, guarantor/reference checks, address verification and credit checks are the most common background checks we offer at Profacts.

Background checks cannot be overemphasized. Taking shortcuts and not allowing the right organization to help you do the appropriate checks on your potential employee can put your employees, brand, and business at risk. These risks include violating regulatory requirements, financial implications of a bad hire, and liability (fraud, theft, drug use, etc.) in the workplace. All these risks can be avoided if you allow us at Profacts to conduct due diligence on your employees.

Most times, candidates present themselves positively on their resumes and during interviews. At Profacts, Reference Checks are conducted to give more objective information about a candidate’s performance at their previous job before extending job offers. We consider getting references from former colleagues, co-workers and business partners.

Credit checks are usually conducted by Profacts in order to ensure that candidates are being honest – particularly for positions that include financial or cash handling responsibilities or if they have access to an employer’s sensitive information and/or trade secrets. We also evaluate whether the candidate would present an unacceptable risk of theft or other dishonest behavior in the job for which they are being evaluated.

There are typically several reasons for a delay in turnaround. A common reason is insufficient information provided by the client and/or their candidate. Depending on the nature of the screening, we may have requested documentation such as a driver’s license or some biodata. We cannot move forward until the client, or their applicant responds. Other vital reasons (non-exhaustive) are political or labour actions, environmental issues, or even lackadaisical attitudes at the information or data sources. However, at Profacts we always ensure that all our results are accurate and are provided at the appropriate time.

Since 2014. We are a registered company with CAC; we pay our corporate and business taxes to the government and abide by labour laws of Nigeria.

At Profacts, all price quotes are based on client’s quantity and volume of work, so we can offer our clients discount with a high quality of service. Our prices are very competitive and flexible, depending on your needs.

At Profacts, there are no costs charged for using our online service. However, our online service is very efficient and effective. We segment the public information pages from the business platform where Profacts/client workflows take place. Each client has their own account with strong login and authentication implemented so as to protect vital or critical client data.

Yes, at Profacts we provide background screening services within and outside Nigeria. Countries where we have operations are the USA, Canada, Australia, England, the EU, India, China, and all of the West and Southern African countries.

Speed is very important; however, accuracy is more important to us at Profacts. Depending on the type of checks and information requested, verification services can be done within a week using our online services.

At Profacts, we ensure the privacy, integrity, confidentiality and availability of our client’s data through best practice security measures like strong encryption, firewall and the antimalware software. We train our employees periodically on how to prevent things like social engineering and phishing attacks. Our reporting system is available only to our clients (authorized users).

At Profacts, there is no one - size fits all background checks. We help our clients to think about how the information they want to confirm is related to their business and the applicant’s job position and let them make a decision on what’s best for them.

Different employers request checks covering different time periods. However, at Profacts a check may cover 5 years of employment history and education qualifications or it may just cover a previous employment history depending on our client’s preference.

A misdemeanor or felony conviction or legally reportable non-conviction will show up on a background check if the employer is requesting a criminal check that includes misdemeanors and felony level crimes.

As a job seeker, you may have to undergo a background check during the hiring process. Think of it generally as a confirmation process of information that you have already provided to the employer and potentially a review of public records about you. Background checks at Profacts help ensure that the information you’ve provided to your potential employer is accurate so that they can determine if you are a good fit for the position.

You have applied to a great company, passed the interview, and are now on your way to a new job! Suddenly, that same great company wants to check your background to confirm you have all of the skills you listed on your resume and job application, and to ensure you’re not a risk to the workplace they’re trying to protect. While your natural initial reaction might be to ask why? there’s reason to appreciate it. By performing a background check on its new hires, your new employer is demonstrating a strong commitment to a quality workforce and a safe workplace.

Wouldn’t you feel more comfortable knowing that the people around you are also honest, qualified for their jobs, and were successfully screened?

Background checks at Profacts essentially verify information candidates have already provided and are a prudent way for employers to help ensure that they are hiring the best people for the job. And for you, it means your new employer has taken steps to build a working environment of high integrity, trust, competence, security, and safety.

Yes, it prevents companies from hiring people who don’t really have the required skills, credentials and experience to perform the job. At Profacts, our aim is to ensure that our clients hire the best fit for the job.