"As HR staff scramble to hire in this competitive labour market, speed has become prioritised over accuracy. That short-term fix may lead to a long-term problem, one that many businesses cannot afford! Welcome to Michael Brown Verifications, where we have taken a completely unique approach to solving all your recruitment needs, (without costing you time or money!)
"Catch Me If You Can!"
CV Fraud Is No Joke!
Are you familiar with the phrase “Pimping my CV”? It’s a common term used by many job seekers, and its become, like a fashion statement ... a must have, (or in this case), a must do! “Pimping my CV” is exactly what it implies! Candidates will “amend” their CV’s in ways that will make them look like the perfect applicant, (on paper!). The term was originally coined by agencies who offered job seekers the opportunity to have their CV's professionally re-worked. This phrase has now taken on a different connotation amongst many desperate job seekers, (for all the wrong reasons!). With this in mind, MBV was formed primarily with 3 key motivators:
Applying Our Combined Skills Sets Us Apart"
Our Goal & Aim
© Applaud And Reward Your Honest & Truthful Candidates
© Move The Cost Of Having A CV Verified From Employer To Applicant
© Save Your Business Time, (And Money!)
"More Power To You!"
Information is knowledge, knowledge is power!
If you are a vital part of the day-to-day running of a business you have either seen, heard about or personally experienced the frustration and or devastation a wrong hire can cause, and in many cases the business is still paying the price for this costly mistake. The reality is that desperate times have called for desperate measures from the majority of job seekers. The general rule of thumb here is “if it looks too good to be true, it generally is, (in most cases).” This is why thorough background screening is so vital for any business, big or small! At Michael Brown Verifications, (MBV), we believe we have not only the solution to saving you the headache and frustration of dealing with an inadequate, inexperienced or underqualified new hire, (by providing you with immediate, up-to-date, most recent & completely credible information to make an informed decision), but also the skills and resources in ... ©"Keeping Your Company Qualified!"
© How We Work
How It Works
© Businesses are requested to contact our offices for a full, detailed "Verifications Results & Verifications Summary" of our findings, (which will be immediately available). Please Note: ONLY applicants who have passed our stringent Verifications audit will receive a "Compliance Certificate" and "Verifications Report," from us. Our target market is primarily your blue and white collar workers, (including a new sector to our economy aptly called: New-Collar Workers), where a candidates work experience is of vital importance in performing his/her tasks effectively, efficiently & competently. Please note the following: We DO NOT verify an applicants academic qualifications and or criminal records, unless requested to do so by yourself. The aforementioned will be limited to only your short listed candidates, maximum of 3 (three). (T's and C's apply).
Outwit! Outsmart! Outplay!
What do we verify?
Our verifications are limited to the below sub-categories of all your applicants
■ Companies Employed @ ■ Past Experience ■ Dates Employed ■ Position(s) Held ■ Responsibilities ■ References ■ Reason(s) for Leaving ■ Identity Verification
Truth Seekers
Listening Is Key!
"Our primary job description and mandate at MBV is to seek and report the truth as completely and independently as possible. We will make every effort to ensure the accuracy of our verification reports to you! We will act as an independent voice for businesses and companies, (big or small), looking for credible, qualified, experienced, reliable and honest staff. Our suitability and gained experience in searching for the truth is primarily accredited to our past careers which demanded us to be analytical, intellectual, decisive and scholarly in our thinking and deeds. We believe these traits make us the perfect candidates in verifying the truth, and or in many cases, exposing the lies! Our verification agents have embraced those very traits as our cornerstone and foundation. We, at MBV, collectively believe that what makes us further uniquely suited, (in searching for the truth)," ... "Is our ability to listen!" ...
Passion Drives Us!
Our Cornerstone & Foundation
Our Mission
"To Save You Time & Money"
"The insidious practise of CV falsification deprives competent, qualified and experienced people from being gainfully employed" - Aadil Patel, labour law practitioner - (Noted at the 28th annual labour law conference in Sandton)
At Your Service!
We Are Results Driven!
"Our agency and talent pool is specifically geared to tackle the scourge of CV fraud. We have found that numerous industries who are heavily reliant primarily on blue and white collar workers, have become a "soft" target. We, at MBV, believe there are many positive lasting spin-offs as a result of our mission, vision and goal. Spin-offs that will inevitably benefit, not just your particular industry, but our economy as a whole. It will undoubtedly help rebuild our economy and hopefully bring it back bigger and better than ever before! Our economy's demand and supply of skilled, qualified and experienced workers is vital, not just for your business to survive, but more importantly, thrive!" - MBV
Our Vision
"Keeping Your Company Qualified!"
CV fraud is no joke! It is a deliberate attempt to avail yourself in a dubious and deceitful manner and in so doing potentially undermining your employers credibility. It furthermore unfairly compromises a businesses good standing and reputation.
