Is a pre-employment investigation legal in France?

Yes, it is legal provided that the candidate's consent is obtained. Checks must be relevant, proportionate and related to the position in question, in accordance with the Labor Code and GDPR.

What information can be verified before hiring a candidate?

We can verify: identity, diplomas, professional references, previous jobs, any criminal record (if the position justifies it), and online reputation.

Must the candidate be informed of the pre-employment investigation?

Yes, the candidate must be clearly informed and give written consent. Any HR investigation without explicit consent violates personal data protection law (GDPR).

How long does a pre-employment investigation take?

A standard investigation takes 3 to 5 working days. For sensitive or international positions, checks can take up to 10 to 14 days depending on jurisdictions.

What is the average cost of a recruitment investigation?

Prices vary according to the complexity of the investigation. For a standard check, expect between €400 and €1200 excluding tax. High-responsibility positions often require in-depth investigations.

What does the final report of a pre-employment investigation contain?

The report includes validated information: CV, diplomas, references, any background. It is clear, confidential and legally usable to secure your HR decisions.

What to do in case of false declaration on a CV?

A false declaration can lead to cancellation of the recruitment process or disciplinary proceedings within the company. Our reports can serve as evidence in case of litigation.

Do your HR checks comply with GDPR?

Yes. All our investigations are carried out by CNAPS-certified professionals, with legal rigor and in compliance with GDPR, the Labor Code and collective agreements.

Pre-Employment Screening

Hire with Clarity
Verify with Discernment

Every resume tells a story. But some stories deserve verification.
At MyOwnDetective, we conduct Pre-Employment Screening to help you hire fairly, transparently, and legally.
Our goal: detect inconsistencies, confirm career paths, and secure your strategic hires through customized Pre-Employment Screening.

Verification of degrees, experience, and certificates

Analysis of CV consistency and references

Validation of declared responsibilities and achievements

Strict compliance with legal framework and GDPR

At MyOwnDetective, every hire is a strategic decision. Through our Pre-Employment Screening, we uncover inconsistencies, embellished careers, or shadows that could weaken your organization. Verification of degrees, references, e-reputation, or legal history: we deliver clear, factual insights compliant with legal frameworks, so you can hire with clarity.

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In a recruitment process where caution is key, verifying information isn’t optional—it’s essential.
Our Pre-Employment Screening strictly complies with legislation, including articles L. 1221-6, L. 1221-8 and L. 1221-9 of the French Labor Code.
They ensure balance between your right to information and protection of candidate personal data.
With MyOwnDetective, secure your hires without compromising ethics or legality, and build strong, responsible teams through rigorous Pre-Employment Screening.

Complete Guide to Pre-Employment Screening

Master all aspects of candidate verification with professionalism and compliance

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Why conduct pre-employment screening?

An informed hiring decision relies on facts, not just an attractive resume.

Pre-employment screening aims to confirm the accuracy of information provided by a candidate. It helps detect potential inconsistencies, omissions, or exaggerations. This is a guarantee to avoid costly hiring mistakes, protect company culture, and secure the recruitment process.

Compliance

Respect for Legal Framework and GDPR

Screening must respect the candidate’s privacy and only cover job-relevant elements.

Information verification must be limited to job-relevant elements: education, experience, professional references. All checks must be legal, proportionate, and conducted with candidate consent, especially for sensitive data. MyOwnDetective always operates in compliance with GDPR and individual rights.

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What elements can be verified?

It’s not about digging, but confirming essential hiring information.

Screening can include verification of degrees, professional experience, certifications, and references. For sensitive positions, additional checks may be considered (criminal record, solvency), only with explicit candidate consent and according to local legislation.

Prevention

Risks of inadequate screening

Ignoring warning signs can harm company performance and reputation.

A poorly executed recruitment can generate conflicts, serious errors, or financial losses. Hiring without verification is an unnecessary risk, especially for key positions. Better to prevent with professional, documented screening than repair damage from a bad hire.

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Best practices for successful verification

Ethics, transparency, documentation: pillars of reliable HR screening.

Inform the candidate, respect legal boundaries, document steps, and entrust verifications to a specialized third party: these are best practices. MyOwnDetective operates with complete neutrality and confidentiality to provide objective, useful, and legally secure reports.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about CV checks, professional background, and legal compliance of pre-employment screening.

Yes, it’s legal provided candidate consent is obtained. Verifications must be relevant, proportionate, and job-related, in compliance with the Labor Code and GDPR.

You can verify: identity, degrees, professional references, previous employment, criminal records (if justified by position), and online reputation.

Yes, the candidate must be clearly informed and provide written consent. Any HR screening without explicit consent violates personal data protection laws (GDPR).

Standard screening takes 3-5 business days. For sensitive or international positions, verifications may take 10-14 days depending on jurisdictions.

Prices vary based on screening complexity. For standard verification, expect €400-€1200 excluding tax. High-responsibility positions often require thorough investigations.

The report compiles verified information: CV, degrees, references, potential history. It’s clear, confidential, and legally usable to secure your HR decisions.

False declaration may lead to cancellation of recruitment process or disciplinary action. Our reports can serve as evidence in case of litigation.

Yes. All our screenings are conducted by CNAPS-licensed professionals, with legal rigor and in compliance with GDPR, Labor Code, and collective agreements.

Pre-Employment Screening