The verification process should adhere to all applicable privacy regulations, personally identifiable information (PII) protection laws, and employment legislation. Where permissible, the verification should comprise the following elements: obtaining reliable references, both business and personal; verifying the applicant’s resume for thoroughness and accuracy; verifying their stated academic and professional credentials; conducting independent ID verification using a government-issued document such as a passport; and, in cases where the candidate will hold a critical position, conducting additional verification such as a credit check or criminal record review.