Staffing & contract roles
Many Fortune 500 teams hire through agencies. Verifiers often contact the agency—not the client company—for dates, title, and eligibility to rehire.
Passing verification
How employment verification works—and how we help
Most checks don't go where you expect. Understanding the process is the first step to getting verified without delays.
How verification works
Where employment checks actually go
Understanding the process helps you prepare the right documents, references, and answers—before a delay costs you an offer.
What HR may not have
Client-side HR may lack pay records or exact start/end dates for contractors. That does not mean your work did not happen—it means records live in different systems.
Who actually gets called
Checks usually reach HR, payroll, or your staffing firm. Former managers may be contacted only if you listed them. IT and security teams rarely participate in routine employment checks.
The takeaway: screening is rarely one phone call to one HR desk. Contract work, acquired companies, and title changes create confusion—even when your history is accurate. Our job is to help you document what is true and present it consistently across every form and reference call.
Paid service
We'll help you freeze TWN, LexisNexis, and more
Employment databases store your work history and income without a clear opt-in. We guide you through placing freezes—step by step—so you're not doing it alone.
- The Work Number (Equifax) freeze walkthrough
- LexisNexis screening database freeze
- Document checklist and identity-match tips
- When to lift freezes during a real background check
Pricing
Single bureau
$25
One database—The Work Number, LexisNexis, or similar.
Multi-bureau package
$50
Two or more—e.g. TWN + LexisNexis—with guidance on related databases.
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Prefer DIY? Read our free guide: How to freeze The Work Number
Our process
How we help you pass verification
Verification delays usually come from mismatched records—not from employers discovering something dramatic. We fix the mismatches before they become problems.
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We review your work history, gaps, and the roles you're targeting.
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We identify where verifiers will call and what they'll ask.
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We help you align your records, references, and answers before screening starts.
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