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    Accurate Background

    Score6.2 out of 10
    N/AAccurate Background is a provider of compliant, automated workforce screening solutions. The vendor states that over 16,000 global organizations trust them to mitigate risk, reduce cost, and deliver a positive candidate screening experience. The vendor further states that their full suite of compliant screening services lets users verify candidate backgrounds without sacrificing individualized attention or cutting corners. The technology is designed to reduce time…N/A

    SkillSurvey, now part of the iCIMS Talent Cloud

    Score8.1 out of 10
    N/ASkillSurvey is a reference solution that since the late 2022 acquisition is now part of the iCIMS Talent Cloud. It features a configurable workflow that allows organizations to tailor reference checking according to their preferences and for various workforce segments.N/A
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    Accurate BackgroundSkillSurvey, now part of the iCIMS Talent Cloud
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    Free/Freemium Version
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    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Accurate BackgroundSkillSurvey, now part of the iCIMS Talent Cloud
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    6.0
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    User Testimonials
    Accurate BackgroundSkillSurvey, now part of the iCIMS Talent Cloud
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Accurate Background
    Very well suited for our company because of their pricing, reliability, speed, detail, and user experience. I don't think there are any scenarios where Accurate wouldn't work for a business
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    SkillSurvey really is great for reference checks and how to communicate with the contacts provided. It's a great way to easy view the reports, ensure that someone is not filling out their own reference information, and being able to contact passive candidates that have interest in your organization. The templates are easy to generate once you use them a couple times.
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    Pros
    Accurate Background
    • Customer service
    • Accuracy
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    • It is very easy to use, so we don't have to spend time training others how to process reference checks.
    • SkillSurvey seems to gather many more responses than other vendors used. This is great because it stops us from having to physically call additional references.
    • We're able to gather leads from the references who complete the link and opt to be contacted by a recruiter. In the HR/recruitment world, this is seen as free leads!
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    Cons
    Accurate Background
    • The screening process on the US side took 4+ months to be implemented even though there was no specific request or difficulty on our side: we have a very basic need that Accurate Background is supposed to be implementing easily.
    • Twice in the past Accurate Background's reports have shown blank records ... for people with a criminal history.
    • I receive on a regular basis from Accurate services emails asking for more information. But sometimes this email is not for me but for the candidate. And you never know what complementary information is required. You just receive an email stating "we need more information". You have to chase them to know what they need.
    • I have recently received a message stating that a search is complete. When you open the record, you realize the search has been abandoned. There is a sentence at the end of it stating that you have received an email from their services.... when you have received nothing.
    • All the above shows that there is minimum interaction with real people from their services, that their automatic messages are not complete nor accurate, and that their search results just cannot be trusted.
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    • Cannot be used for all positions
    • arent enough specified categories
    • Customizability is lacking
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    Support Rating
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    Support is excellent. I have always received swift and efficient assistance.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Accurate Background
    Accurate is much better. The most thorough background check company I have ever used.
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    I have not used other similar products
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    Return on Investment
    Accurate Background
    • Our turn around time has decreased by half as far as complete background checks are concerned. This allows us to keep our candidates and improve their experience.
    • We averaged a savings of over $2,000/year thanks to Accurate's ability to create customized packages.
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    • We're able to collect more references, which allows us to clear candidates to start their jobs quicker.
    • The additional leads collected are sent to recruiters who are then able to have more candidates to reach out to for potential future employment.
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