{"id":4435,"date":"2025-03-28T17:21:03","date_gmt":"2025-03-28T11:51:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/?p=4435"},"modified":"2025-08-25T17:31:15","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T12:01:15","slug":"how-companies-do-background-verification-check-before-hiring-it-professionals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/how-companies-do-background-verification-check-before-hiring-it-professionals\/","title":{"rendered":"How Companies Do Background Verification Check Before Hiring IT Professionals"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('audio');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-4435-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/ogg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/How-Companies-Do-Background-Verification-Check-Before-Hiring-IT-Professionals.ogg?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/How-Companies-Do-Background-Verification-Check-Before-Hiring-IT-Professionals.ogg\">https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/How-Companies-Do-Background-Verification-Check-Before-Hiring-IT-Professionals.ogg<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ve just cleared your interview. The offer letter lands in your inbox. It feels like a dream come true. But before you sign and step into your new IT job, there\u2019s one more silent gatekeeper to cross \u2014 the background verification check.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s not just a formality. For companies, especially in the IT sector, verifying a candidate\u2019s past is a serious, no-compromise process. Why? Because one wrong hire can lead to security breaches, financial loss, or worse \u2014 a damaged reputation. For you, the candidate, understanding <a href=\"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/how-companies-do-background-verification-check-before-hiring-it-professionals\/\">how companies do background verification checks<\/a> can save you from last-minute heartbreak and even help you prepare better.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re a fresh graduate or switching jobs after years, the process might feel intimidating. But don\u2019t worry. In this guide, we\u2019ll take you inside what really happens behind the scenes during background checks, and how you can be ready.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_a_Background_Verification_Check\"><\/span><b>What Is a Background Verification Check\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/how-companies-do-background-verification-check-before-hiring-it-professionals\/#What_Is_a_Background_Verification_Check\" >What Is a Background Verification Check\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/how-companies-do-background-verification-check-before-hiring-it-professionals\/#1Employment_History_Verification_%E2%80%93_The_Backbone_of_Trust\" >1.Employment History Verification \u2013 The Backbone of Trust<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/how-companies-do-background-verification-check-before-hiring-it-professionals\/#2Educational_Background_Checks\" >2.Educational Background Checks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/how-companies-do-background-verification-check-before-hiring-it-professionals\/#3Identity_and_Address_Verification_%E2%80%93_Proving_Who_You_Are\" >3.Identity and Address Verification \u2013 Proving Who You Are<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/how-companies-do-background-verification-check-before-hiring-it-professionals\/#4Criminal_Record_Verification\" >4.Criminal Record Verification\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/how-companies-do-background-verification-check-before-hiring-it-professionals\/#5Social_Media_Digital_Footprint_Checks_%E2%80%93_Youre_Being_Watched_Online\" >5.Social Media &amp; Digital Footprint Checks \u2013 You\u2019re Being Watched (Online)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/how-companies-do-background-verification-check-before-hiring-it-professionals\/#6Reference_Checks_%E2%80%93_The_Final_Validation_Step\" >6.Reference Checks \u2013 The Final Validation Step<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/how-companies-do-background-verification-check-before-hiring-it-professionals\/#7What_Happens_If_Discrepancies_Are_Found\" >7.What Happens If Discrepancies Are Found?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/how-companies-do-background-verification-check-before-hiring-it-professionals\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Background verification, often called employee background screening, is the process companies use to confirm if the information you provided during hiring is 100% genuine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Why Do IT Companies Take It So Seriously?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data sensitivity: IT professionals often have access to company systems, client data, and internal tools. One dishonest hire can be a security risk.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Client compliance: Many IT firms serve international clients who demand strict background checks before assigning resources.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Project integrity: False skill claims or fake experience can lead to project delays and poor performance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1Employment_History_Verification_%E2%80%93_The_Backbone_of_Trust\"><\/span><b>1.Employment History Verification \u2013 The Backbone of Trust<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For IT roles, your <\/span><b>work experience defines your value<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. That\u2019s why employment history is the first and most crucial thing that companies verify. Employers want to make sure you <\/span><b>did what you claimed<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and that the roles you mentioned weren&#8217;t exaggerated or completely made up.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>How Do Companies Verify Your Job History?<\/b><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Third-Party Verification Agencies<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Most companies outsource background checks to professional agencies like First Advantage, AuthBridge, or HireRight. These agencies <\/span><b>contact your previous employers directly<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, either through HR, reporting managers, or official contact channels.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Document Cross-Check<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Your <\/span><b>relieving letters<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>experience certificates<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>payslips<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>Form 16<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are all reviewed to ensure consistency. If you claimed to work at Infosys but your documents don&#8217;t match the official employment dates \u2014 that\u2019s a red flag.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Database Verification<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Some large companies maintain their own internal records or are part of verification databases like the <\/span><b>NASSCOM Employment Verification Service (NEVS)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These allow them to cross-reference claims instantly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Manager Reference Calls<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sometimes, they go beyond HR and speak to your <\/span><b>direct manager<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or team lead. They ask questions like:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How was their technical skill?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Were they a team player?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why did they leave?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Would you rehire them?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;A reference isn&#8217;t just a formality. It\u2019s the final stamp of approval,\u201d says a senior HR from a leading IT MNC.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Check Out These Articles:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/top-60-api-testing-interview-questions-for-fresher-to-experience-2025\/\">Top 60+ API Testing Interview Questions for Fresher to Experience 2025<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2Educational_Background_Checks\"><\/span><b>2.Educational Background Checks<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the IT industry, your education can be your launchpad. Whether you\u2019re a software developer or a cybersecurity analyst, your qualifications matter \u2014 <\/span><b>not just what\u2019s written on paper<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but where you earned them from.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Why Do Companies Verify Education?<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>To ensure credibility<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 A degree from a well-known university carries weight, while fake or unrecognized institutions raise concerns.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>To check for consistency<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Did you actually graduate in 2018 with a B.Tech in Computer Science as you claimed?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>To meet client compliance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Some international clients insist on employees with verified degrees from accredited institutions.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>How the Verification Is Done<\/b><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Contacting the University\/College<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Verification agencies reach out to your college directly or through government portals like the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nad.gov.in\/\"><b>National Academic Depository (NAD)<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They check:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roll number<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Year of graduation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Course and stream<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mode of study (regular\/distance)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Marksheet and Certificate Review<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You\u2019ll be asked to submit scanned copies of your:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Degree certificate<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provisional certificate<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Semester-wise marksheets<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> These are matched against official records.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Accreditation Check<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If your college is <\/span><b>blacklisted or unrecognized<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by UGC or AICTE, that\u2019s a dealbreaker. Many companies reject candidates with degrees from such institutions, even if the coursework was real.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Digital Background Check Tools<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> With the rise of technology, services like <\/span><b>NSDL\u2019s verification platform<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digilocker.gov.in\/\"><b>Digilocker<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are used to instantly validate educational data.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><b>Degrees That Often Get Scrutinized More Closely<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>MBA from unknown institutions<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Online or part-time degrees<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Foreign degrees without proper credentials<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Diplomas not recognized by regulatory bodies<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cA small lie about your degree can shut the door to your dream job,\u201d warns a background check specialist.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/course\/selenium-automation-certification-training-course.html\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4242 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Selenium.jpg\" alt=\"selenium training in chennai\" width=\"2048\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Selenium.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Selenium-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Selenium-1024x256.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Selenium-768x192.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Selenium-1536x384.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Selenium-150x38.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3Identity_and_Address_Verification_%E2%80%93_Proving_Who_You_Are\"><\/span><b>3.Identity and Address Verification \u2013 Proving Who You Are<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before companies trust you with access to systems and sensitive data, they need to confirm one thing first \u2014 <\/span><b>you are who you say you are<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. That\u2019s where identity and address verification steps in. It\u2019s not just paperwork \u2014 it\u2019s a security filter.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Why Identity and Address Checks Matter in IT Hiring<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the IT world, access to client data, internal portals, and cloud systems is often immediate. So, if someone joins under a <\/span><b>false identity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the risks are massive \u2014 from data theft to fraud. That\u2019s why companies run <\/span><b>rigorous checks on your government-issued ID and address<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>How Identity Verification Works<\/b><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Document Submission<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You\u2019ll be asked to submit any of the following:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>PAN Card<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Permanent Account Number)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Aadhar Card<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Passport<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Voter ID<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These documents are matched against government databases to check authenticity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Name Matching Across Documents<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Small mismatches (like <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ravi Kumar R<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> vs <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ravikumar R<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) can delay your onboarding unless corrected. HR teams use OCR tools to ensure name, DOB, and photograph all align.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Face Match via Video KYC (for remote hires)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Especially after COVID, companies started using <\/span><b>live video KYC tools<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You may be asked to show your face alongside your ID in real time.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><b>How Address Verification Is Done<\/b><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Physical Address Visit (Field Verification)<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In some cases, background check agents <\/span><b>visit your current or permanent address<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to confirm you actually live there. They may speak with neighbors or building security.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Rental Agreements<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If a visit isn&#8217;t possible, you might be asked to upload:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rental agreement if any<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bank statement with address<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Geo-Tagging for Remote Employees<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Some remote-first companies now use mobile apps that <\/span><b>verify your location through GPS tagging<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4438\" src=\"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-03-28-at-3.17.23-PM.jpeg\" alt=\"Background Verification Tips For Candidates\" width=\"1450\" height=\"609\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-03-28-at-3.17.23-PM.jpeg 1450w, https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-03-28-at-3.17.23-PM-300x126.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-03-28-at-3.17.23-PM-1024x430.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-03-28-at-3.17.23-PM-768x323.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-03-28-at-3.17.23-PM-150x63.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1450px) 100vw, 1450px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4Criminal_Record_Verification\"><\/span><b>4.Criminal Record Verification\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to hiring IT professionals, <\/span><b>security isn\u2019t just about code and firewalls<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It starts with people. That\u2019s why checking for a candidate\u2019s <\/span><b>criminal background<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a non-negotiable part of the background verification process. Especially in the IT sector, where even a junior employee might have access to sensitive user data or proprietary systems, companies cannot afford to take chances.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Why Criminal Background Checks Are Critical<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>To protect clients\u2019 trust<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 A company with a clean reputation can\u2019t risk hiring someone with a history of fraud or cybercrime.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>To ensure employee safety<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 No one wants to work next to someone with a violent or abusive past.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>To meet global standards<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Clients from countries like the US or EU require criminal screening under their compliance laws like GDPR or HIPAA.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>How the Criminal Record Check Is Done<\/b><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Court Record Scans<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Agencies run your name across <\/span><b>district, state, and national court records<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This includes pending cases, FIRs, and past convictions. Tools like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalpolicecitizenservices.gov.in\/\"><b>India\u2019s Crime and Criminal Tracking Network &amp; Systems (CCTNS)<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are often used.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Police Verification<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Some companies request a <\/span><b>police clearance certificate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (PCC), especially for roles involving government contracts, international assignments, or critical infrastructure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Local Intelligence Sources<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In some high-level positions, agencies go a step further and reach out to <\/span><b>local police stations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or intelligence bureaus for background input.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Self-Declaration Forms<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Many companies ask you to sign a declaration stating you don\u2019t have any criminal records. But they still verify it independently.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5Social_Media_Digital_Footprint_Checks_%E2%80%93_Youre_Being_Watched_Online\"><\/span><b>5.Social Media &amp; Digital Footprint Checks \u2013 You\u2019re Being Watched (Online)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In today\u2019s digital age, your <\/span><b>LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, GitHub, and even Reddit posts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> say a lot about who you are. Companies know this. So before you\u2019re hired, especially for high-paying IT roles, they\u2019ll likely peek into your online presence \u2014 not to judge, but to ensure you\u2019re a <\/span><b>good cultural and professional fit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Why Social Media Checks Matter in IT Hiring<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Culture fit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Companies want professionals who align with their values. Social media reflects your tone, behavior, and personality.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Red flags<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Hate speech, harassment, extremist views, or offensive jokes can be deal-breakers.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Technical engagement<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Recruiters also look for positive signals, like GitHub contributions, blog posts, or tech discussions that show you\u2019re passionate about IT.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>What Recruiters Look for Online<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Platform<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>What They Check<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>LinkedIn<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Job roles, experience, recommendations, and endorsements ,content sharing patterns<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Facebook<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public posts, group activity, photos, comments<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Twitter\/X<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tweets that show maturity or red flags (rage tweets, trolling)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>GitHub<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repositories, contributions, collaboration history<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Instagram<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public persona, content sharing patterns<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cSocial media doesn\u2019t lie. It tells us how people think when no one\u2019s watching,\u201d said a recruitment lead at a major IT firm.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6Reference_Checks_%E2%80%93_The_Final_Validation_Step\"><\/span><b>6.Reference Checks \u2013 The Final Validation Step<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once all factual checks are done, companies turn to something more personal: <\/span><b>character references<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These aren&#8217;t just about what you did \u2014 they\u2019re about <\/span><b>how you did it<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>What Happens in a Reference Check?<\/b><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Calling Former Managers or Team Leads<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Employers call your previous supervisor and ask:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How was their performance under pressure?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Were they a good team player?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did they have any behavioral issues?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Would you hire them again?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>360\u00b0 Feedback<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sometimes, companies take feedback from peers and subordinates to understand your soft skills and collaboration ability.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Written References<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You may be asked to submit <\/span><b>reference letters<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or contact details of professionals you&#8217;ve worked with.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><b>Who Should You Choose As a Referee?<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Former Managers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (most preferred)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Team Leads or Project Coordinators<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Clients (for freelancers or contractors)<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid friends or family \u2014 they hold no professional weight.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/all-courses.html\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4421 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Online-Classes-1.png\" alt=\"Online Classes\" width=\"2048\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Online-Classes-1.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Online-Classes-1-300x75.png 300w, https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Online-Classes-1-1024x256.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Online-Classes-1-768x192.png 768w, https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Online-Classes-1-1536x384.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Online-Classes-1-150x38.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7What_Happens_If_Discrepancies_Are_Found\"><\/span><b>7.What Happens If Discrepancies Are Found?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here\u2019s the truth: one small mismatch won\u2019t always lead to rejection. But it depends on what, where, and how serious the discrepancy is.<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><b>Possible Outcomes of Negative Verification<\/b><\/h3>\n<table style=\"height: 303px;\" width=\"1018\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Discrepancy<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Impact<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Minor name mismatch<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Usually clarified with documents<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Date mismatch in employment<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>May delay offer; needs explanation<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Fake company or degree<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Offer revoked immediately<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Criminal case or fraud<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Blacklisted from the company<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>If discrepancies are found, the HR team may:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Put your offer on hold<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Request explanation or supporting documents<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Reject the candidature outright<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In today\u2019s competitive world, a dream IT job isn\u2019t just about skills or interviews. It\u2019s about <\/span><b>truth, trust, and transparency<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Your background speaks before you even say a word. Companies use it to decide if they can count on you \u2014 not just as an employee, but as a representative of their brand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s not about catching people. It\u2019s about <\/span><b>protecting everyone \u2014 the team, the clients, and the company itself<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re someone dreaming of breaking into the tech world or switching to a better-paying job, this process may seem stressful. But it\u2019s also a chance \u2014 to reflect, to prepare, and to show you\u2019re the right fit.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Need Help Getting Into High-Paying IT Jobs?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Testleaf is here to guide you.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From upskilling and mentorship to placement training and career guidance \u2014 <\/span><b>we prepare you not just for the job, but for the background check too<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"123\">Explore Testleaf\u2019s Training Courses today at the<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/course\/non-it-to-it-transformation-training-course.html\"><em data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"178\">Best IT training institute in Chennai with placement<\/em><\/a> <strong data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"234\" data-is-only-node=\"\">and take one step closer to your dream role in IT.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/course\/selenium-automation-certification-training-course.html\"><strong>Advanced Selenium Training<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/course\/playwright.html\"><strong>Playwright Training<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/course\/genai-qa-engineers-training-course.html\"><strong>Gen AI Training<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/course\/aws-cloud-architect-certification-training-course.html\"><strong>AWS Training<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/course\/rest-api-testing-certification-training-course.html\"><strong>REST API Training<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/course\/full-stack-developer-certification-training-course.html\"><strong>Full Stack Training<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/course\/appium-mobile-automation-certification-training-course.html\"><strong>Appium Training<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/course\/dev-ops-master-certification-training-course.html\"><strong>DevOps Training<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/course\/apache-jmeter-testing-training-course.html\"><strong>JMeter Performance Training<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6><strong>Author\u2019s Bio<\/strong>:<\/h6>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2404 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Untitled-design.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Untitled-design.png 250w, https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Untitled-design-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Untitled-design-96x96.png 96w\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As CEO of TestLeaf, I\u2019m dedicated to transforming software testing by empowering individuals with real-world skills and advanced technology. With 24+ years in software engineering, I lead our mission to shape local talent into global software professionals. Join us in redefining the future of test engineering and making a lasting impact in the tech world.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Babu Manickam<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CEO \u2013 Testleaf<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/in.linkedin.com\/in\/babu-manickam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/linkedin.png\" alt=\"LinkedIn Logo\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; You\u2019ve just cleared your interview. The offer letter lands in your inbox. It feels like a dream come true. But before you sign and step into your new IT job, there\u2019s one more silent gatekeeper to cross \u2014 the background verification check. It\u2019s not just a formality. For companies, especially in the IT sector, &hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/how-companies-do-background-verification-check-before-hiring-it-professionals\/\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">How Companies Do Background Verification Check Before Hiring IT Professionals<\/span> Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4436,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"default","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[74],"tags":[471,472,473],"class_list":["post-4435","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-non-it-to-it-transformation","tag-background-verification","tag-hiring","tag-interview"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4435","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4435"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4435\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6511,"href":"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4435\/revisions\/6511"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4436"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4435"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4435"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.testleaf.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4435"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}