CV Validation & Background Check Case Study
Background
• A high-growth Asian semi-conductor company headquartered in Shanghai, China.
• Company has a 40k annual recruitment volume in their manufacturing unit.
Challenges
Manual Data Validation
Previously, only a handful of candidates were flagged for issues over 6 months.
Risky Candidates Passed
Candidates with serious criminal records passed validation due to poor accuracy.
Slow Process
Manual checks took 1-2 days, delaying recruitment.
Manual Reporting
Validation reports were emailed, requiring personnel follow-up
Our Solution
Enhanced Risk Screening
Rechecked risky candidates using direct government data for more detailed feedback.
Automated Government Integration: Connected directly to government databases for faster, more accurate checks.
Real-time Feedback
Verification now completed in < 5 minutes.
System Integration
Integrated reports directly into the recruitment platform for easier access.
Outcomes
Higher Screening Efficacy
Flagged 20+ problematic candidates in just 1 month (compared to a few in 6 months). Most notably, they Identified serious criminal records missed by manual checks.
Increased Process Efficiency
Reduced verification time from 1-2 days to < 5 minutes. The digital delivery of reports better complement their RPA efforts.
Enhanced Hiring Agility
Quicker validation supports reduced offer lead times, most critical for competitive hires.
Better User Experience
Digital workflows reduce overall process times and manual steps, reducing process lead times, while improving transparency for candidates, HR and hiring managers.