Annoying as it may be, a big chunk of responsibility here lies with the data aggregators and the hiring companies. How many times do you have to find out that all ex-Apple employees get the title 'Associate' before you just exclude that from your database? How many times do you disqualify a good candidate because you can't resolve their title at Apple before you realize it isn't a good filter?
I never understand these database checks and reference checks anyway. How many times have consumers had to notify the credit agencies of errors on their credit report? Who really goes requesting records on what Lexis Nexus and work number have on them much less correct any errors? I know folks that have database records where they are concurrent working three jobs in two different states but no one brother to correct.
HR employment verification is usually outsourced since businesses want to reduce costs. I'm surprised anyone from HR returns calls or emails when other company is asking for references or employment verification in any timely manner.
