Background & reference checks
Hire with confidence: background and reference checks
Verify that candidates are who they say they are before you make an offer, whether they came through Meritvia or your own hiring.
Sound familiar?
Unverified CVs
Titles, dates and degrees are easy to overstate.
Cross-border hiring
Checking records in another country is slow when you do it yourself.
Risk to clients and data
Engineers often get access to sensitive systems on day one.
What you get
Clear, written reports
What we checked, what we found and anything to follow up.
Candidate consent first
Every check is done with the candidate's permission.
Works with any hire
Use it for Meritvia candidates or people you found yourself.
One point of contact
We coordinate with referees and institutions for you.
How hiring with Meritvia works
Four simple steps from first call to your new team member's first day.
Brief to first day: as little as 2 weeks
- Day 1
Day 1
Step 1: Tell us what you need
A 20-minute call about the role, skills, budget and time zone.
- Within 5 working days
Within 5 working days
Step 2: We shortlist vetted candidates
Every candidate passes a technical test, a live interview and an English check.
- Week 2
Week 2
Step 3: You interview and choose
Meet your top 3 to 5 candidates and pick the one who fits your team.
- Start date
Start date
Step 4: We handle the paperwork
Offers, contracts, background checks and onboarding, then regular check-ins through the replacement period.
What's included
- Identity verification
- Education and certificate verification
- Employment history verification
- Professional reference calls
- Written report for each candidate
Free candidate replacements
Not the right fit? We replace the candidate at no extra cost.
Is this the right model for you?
Best for: Any hire with access to customers, money or sensitive data.
Compare all hiring modelsTerms that fit your hire
Every engagement is agreed with you directly, based on the role, seniority and scope. Tell us what you need and we'll put together a proposal.
Questions about Background & reference checks
Is this included when I hire through Meritvia?
Reference and background checks are part of our direct hire and contract services. You can also order them on their own.
Do candidates know they are being checked?
Yes. We only run checks with the candidate's written consent.
Which countries do you cover?
Tell us where the candidate has lived and worked, and we'll confirm which checks are available.
Ready to build your team?
Tell us who you need in two short steps. No commitment, and you'll get a hiring plan either way.
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