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After the successful launch of our two new Service Centers in Hyderabad and Manila, we are excited to announce the addition of a third Service Center to our Network in Kochi, India, aimed at saving our Applicants time and expediting the process for all new submissions.

What you need to know before visiting or calling the DataFlow Group Service Centers

If you are planning to visit the DataFlow Team at our Service Centers, please ensure that you follow these important steps:

1. Decide the Country and the Regulator you want to apply for:
   • Department of Health, Abu Dhabi
   • Saudi Commission for Health Specialties
   • Oman Medical Speciality Board
   • Qatar Council for Health Practitioners
   • National Health Regulatory Authority Bahrain
2. Where applicable for specific Regulators – please complete the registration to create your unique ID before visiting us:
   • DHA- Sheryan ID
   • MOHAP- Application number
3. Prepare clear copies of all the mandatory documents you need for your application:
   • Current passport
   • Educational Qualifications- Bachelors/Masters
   • Professional License
   • Any other Documents to be included as part of your application
4. Ensure you have an international Mastercard/Visa Debit/Credit card for payment
5. Head to the DataFlow Group Service Center in your city
6. Relax and let the DataFlow Experts manage your application for you

Our Service Center team will expertly guide you through the process for a quick and easy application.

Basic Package Outline:

• • Advice on the correct documents (per Regulator)
  • Credential scanning
  • Application form completion and upload directly to the DataFlow systems in real time

Premium Package:

Do you know you can get your report in 14 working days? Opt for the DataFlow Express premium package and our experts will upload your application accurately to the front of the queue.

If the report is not completed within 14 working days your premium package fee will be refunded.

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Our Locations:

KOCHI

Module No.E5, 5th Floor,

Heavenly Plaza, Civil Line Road,

Vazhakkala, Kakkanad, Kochi 682021

Landmark: Above Reliance Supermarket/Plaza Suites Hotel

Center Mobile: +91 9154399661

Email: servicecenter@dataflowgroup.com

Office Hours: 10am to 7pm

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HYDERABAD

Module 9A, 4th Floor,

Vasavi Eden Square Building,

St Johns Rd, beside

Apollo Hospital, Secunderabad,

Telangana 500003

Center Telephone: +91-040-42220330

Center Mobile: +91-966 7369 300

Email: servicecenter@dataflowgroup.com

Office Hours: 10am to 7pm

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MANILA

REGUS OFFICE 402

4th Floor, One E-Com Building,

Ocean Drive, Mall of Asia Complex,

Pasay City, 1300, Philippines

Center Telephone: +63 2 8737 9300

Direct Phone Numbers: +63 2 8737 94 23 | +63 2 8737 94 24

Mobile Numbers: Globe/TM: +63905 570 0893 | Smart/Talk N Text/Sun: +63921 917 6641

Email: servicecenter@dataflowgroup.com

Office Hours: 9am to 6pm

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Your questions, answered:

If you have questions about the DataFlow Group, you can visit our Help Center

• For any current applications under process or query management, please raise a ticket via our Support Page
• Don’t forget we also have lots of helpful information online – check out these Quick Links for more detail:

• • General FAQs and Support
  • Application Status or to Download a Report

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Due to new data protection laws, we cannot continue to store your personal information and your DataFlow report indefinitely. 

We want to make sure that you have the information you need to ensure you can always access your verified report from the DataFlow Group. It is no longer possible for us to store your DataFlow report and the personal information associated with it forever. To enable you to access your report for the lifetime of your career, we have set up TrueProfile.io – everything you need to know about our data protection policy and how you can secure your DataFlow report is outlined below.

Why do we have to delete your data?

We are committed to keeping your data safe and protected. In order to adhere to the latest data protection legislation and best practices, we will no longer continue to store our applicants’ reports or the information associated with them.

When do we delete your information?

Once you have completed your verification, we are bound by law to delete your data 12 months later. This is applicable to any documents you have verified with us and we have communicated this to you several times on your registered email.  If your report is older than 12 months, we will begin deleting data in the next few weeks.

How can I save my report with TrueProfile.io? 

All you need to do is visit TrueProfile.io and sign up using the email that you completed your report with. By creating your own private sign in, you are in charge of your own data and will secure access to your report for the lifetime of your career.

Aside from securing your DataFlow report, a TrueProfile.io account also offers the following benefits:

• A fully portable, digital portfolio
• Share your verifications directly with employers and regulators
• Your verifications are securely stored on blockchain – making them accessible forever
• Display your verified documents on LinkedIn
• Attract new job opportunities

Do you have questions about TrueProfile.io and the DataFlow Group?

Our FAQs section should cover everything. If you still have queries, feel free to reach out to a member of the TrueProfile.io team on help@trueprofile.io

We’ve all been there at some point; we find an interesting job vacancy, decide to give it a shot and send our latest resume, sometimes with a few harmless ‘tweaks’ or ‘embellishments’. Whether it’s a little white lie about our previous salary or about a minor brush with the law during careless college days, it is safe to say that we’ve all opted to add or withhold certain information on our resume to make it more appealing to the company we are looking to join. However, if you think that misleading information is going to go unnoticed, think again, because companies and organizations are becoming more aware than ever of dishonest applicants and are taking the necessary measures to avoid hiring the wrong people. With that in mind, here are five compelling reasons to fully disclose your accurate job history, academic credentials, criminal background and other relevant details upfront:

The company’s HR personnel are going to find out anyway

A growing number of employers now run background checks that cover education, employment, financial and criminal history in order to avoid the many risks resulting from fraud. So if you’ve been dishonest, it’s just a matter of time before you’re called out.

Lying on your resume could land you a job you’re unqualified for

Assuming that your inaccuracy slipped through the cracks and you got the job, you may find yourself in a position where you lack certain skills you claimed you have, possibly resulting in the termination of your contract. You can also make your application look more trustworthy by using DataFlow to verify your documents which tells your potential employer how authentic your credentials are.

Be wary of former employers

Be careful of what past employers may say about you, especially if you are changing jobs within the same industry or domain. For example, if you were laid off for whatever reason, be upfront about it and before it gets leaked on the grapevine.

Tell the truth about your previous salary

This is the oldest trick in the book for job applicants who want to negotiate higher pay, and employers will see right through it by simply making a call to your former HR department.

When you disclose, you control the narrative

The bottom line is that when you lay all your cards on the table, you get a chance to control the outcome by explaining the situation instead of your potential employer drawing their own conclusions.

The social media age and the increasing furor over the safety of sharing personal information has given rise to the enactment of the General Data Protection Act (GDPR). With the new privacy law, we cannot keep personal information for an unlimited period of time, and that includes your Primary Source Verified (PSV) report. If you already have your positively verified PSV report with the DataFlow Group before – the good news is that you can transfer it over to our new service TrueProfile.io. Your data will be stored securely and in adherence to new data protection laws.

As the DataFlow Group can no longer store your data indefinitely, should another employer require access to your verified credentials in the future, you would need to undergo another verification. All is not lost, however, as we have come up with a solution for you. This solution means that not only do you get to easily access your report, but you get to enjoy brand new benefits too! Your report will now be shareable, digital, accessible, and you can present it via your professional profile on LinkedIn.

As a verification industry leader, the DataFlow Group has constantly spearheaded innovations and breakthrough technology in our services. That’s why we have created TrueProfile.io – to solve a number of challenges within the verification industry for both the user and our clients. We recommend that DataFlow users transfer their report over to TrueProfile.io for safekeeping, should you need to access it in the future.

TrueProfile.io – Your report in your hands

With our new service TrueProfile.io, powered by the DataFlow Group, Applicants can now verify their credentials ahead of time. What’s more, it is secured by Ethereum blockchain technology – a cutting-edge database technology that is tamper-proof. Old DataFlow reports can be transferred to TrueProfile.io free of charge!

Everything that you need to do to transfer your report is outlined in this short video.

Transfer your report

You can transfer your report by clicking on this link and signing up for a FREE TrueProfile.io membership. Your username will be your email address. Once you have assigned your password, the page will ask you for your old DataFlow Case Number and the passport that is associated with the report. Once your report is located in the database, you can view your DataFlow reports under the ‘Verification’ tab of your TrueProfile.io account.

Simple!

Your TrueProof

Once you have transferred your report to TrueProfile.io, you can opt to subscribe to our Premium membership and get to enjoy the benefits of downloading your report as a TrueProof. Your TrueProof is compiled on your Digital CV, where you can control your options, settings, future verifications, and shareability. Once you have a TrueProof, it means your report becomes future-proof, as it is stored on the blockchain. You can share it with authorities, employers, and even show it off on your LinkedIn profile. Sign up to TrueProfile.io now to secure your DataFlow report now!

Your questions, answered

If you have questions about TrueProfile.io, you can visit our FAQs section.

While browsing the Internet, it is highly likely that you have at some point come across one of many articles about the things you shouldn’t do during an interview. These could range from being late or not finding more about the company beforehand to wearing jeans or chewing gum; the list goes on. But what about the things you should do? To make a good impression and convince the person you are interviewing that you are a good match for the job, do the following to boost your chances for success:

Come prepared

Research the company to learn more about what they do and get a feel of their corporate culture, then go through the job requirements and be prepared to demonstrate why you would be a suitable fit. Also, mentally review anticipated questions and rehearse what you plan to say, then be prepared to discuss your resume, whether it be previous responsibilities, acquired skills or gaps in employment. On another note, many companies today may require you to undergo a background check as part of the interviewing and hiring process. Visit our blog to learn all you need to know!

Make a good first impression

This begins with your attire. Dress the part for the position you are applying to, making sure your clothes are appropriate, neat and fit well. Greet your interviewer with a firm handshake and a welcoming smile, and maintain regular eye contact throughout. It is also important to show energy and enthusiasm, while keeping your answers concise, straightforward and professional. At the end of the interview, don’t forget to thank your interviewer for their time and reiterate your interest in the position.

Highlight your skills

During the conversation, describe certain situations or challenges you faced in your previous job, the measures you took to resolve them and the end results you achieved. Make it a point to clearly explain how your input and efforts positively impacted the sales, operations, staffing or bottom line of your past employer.

When applying for a new job, it’s not uncommon to be tempted at some point to boost your resume by making your title sound a little fancier, say you’re proficient at certain computer programs you have limited experience with or claim that you’ve managed a bigger team than you have. We’ve all been there.

A survey conducted by CareerBuilder covering more than 2,500 hiring managers showed that 56% have caught job candidates being dishonest on their resumes. The most common exaggeration was the embellishment of skills or capabilities, as well as the scope of responsibilities, with some people going as far as claiming to be employed by companies they never really worked for.

One of the main reasons candidates think they can get away with such behaviour is their hope that the organization does not implement a verification program that can weed out these applications, thereby removing any concern about getting caught red handed. Fortunately, this is no longer the case, as a rapidly growing number of companies have become more aware of the countless risks of not vetting applicant credentials and now adopt robust screening procedures as part of the hiring process.

It’s understandable why job seekers are looking to make their resumes stand out from the crowd, especially in today’s ruthless job market, however, being dishonest is not the right way to do it. In recent years, companies have become more willing to provide training to individuals who are otherwise a good match, even if they lack a specific skill, and now place greater emphasis on soft skills and cultural fit. The takeaway? Stay truthful about your professional strengths and weaknesses because with today’s advanced verification processes, it’s only a matter of time until your new employer finds out about the misleading claims on your resume.

For more insights about the importance of conducting background checks for companies and organizations, click here.

For most businesses, the beginning of the year is a busy time for HR departments and managers. Hiring new staff is not always a smooth process and often comes hand in hand with a number of challenges. Here are four areas of concern businesses will likely face when hiring new employees into their organization:

Finding qualified professionals

Competent and experienced staff are vital to getting the job done effectively, especially given that a significant number of candidates – 56% according to CareerBuilder – opt to tweak or embellish their resumes in order to secure higher positions or better pay in the job they’re seeking.

Making sure they fit into the company culture

Not to downplay the importance of professional skill and experience, it is also crucial that the new employee is aligned with the organization’s corporate culture so as to ensure that productivity and quality levels are not compromised.

Providing adequate training

No matter how qualified or accomplished the candidate is, they still need proper training on the company’s systems and processes in order to ensure that productivity and revenue levels remain unaffected.

Retaining key individuals

Good staff don’t come along too often, so when organizations do find them, holding on to them is extremely important. Many companies assume that financial compensation is the solution; however, research has shown that there are other benefits employees value just as much, if not more, than money. These include a fair work-life balance, as well as personal and career development opportunities.

Get in touch for corporate enquiries today to learn about how our advanced background screening solutions – namely Primary Source Verification – can help you reduce recruitment risks and avoid hiring the wrong people!

As the holiday season comes to an end and the new year approaches, most people choose to take advantage of wiping the slate clean and starting fresh – getting rid of old patterns and creating new, more productive ones. Here are the top five career resolutions you should consider as a professional for 2018!

Learn something new every day

Make it a point to read an interesting industry article, brainstorm a new work approach with a colleague, try to find a more efficient solution for a persisting issue – just don’t get stuck in the same old routine just because it may seem like the easier option.

Recognize a job well done

In today’s fast paced work environment, interaction with your supervisor may be less frequent, which is why it is important to acknowledge and celebrate your own efforts and achievements, whether it be the successful implementation of a program you were assigned to or the completion of a major project you spearheaded.

Establish a professional network

Actively engage with your colleagues. Attend meetings that may be useful to your department, get in touch with members of other teams and really develop relationships with others as there’s so much to learn.

Step out of your comfort zone

It’s natural to want to stay within the safety of old work patterns and processes, even though we realize there may be room for improving them. However, push the envelope and take a stand – both your colleagues and superiors will admire you for speaking up and taking initiative to come up with a solution.

Take up a new hobby or activity

Have you been wanting to sign up for a baking class or try out kickboxing? Do it! Bringing variety into your personal life is essential to enjoying and excelling in your professional career.

In recent years, there has been an increasing number of international students and academic staff misrepresenting or forging their documents in order to unrightfully attain admission to higher education or immigration status whether for studying or working abroad. This is a major concern for countries regarded as global education destinations as they attract hundreds of thousands of students and academics from around the world for both study and work every year, putting them at greater risk for applicant fraud. If gone undetected, this issue could have damaging implications.

For organizations – including educational institutions – weeding out fraudulent individuals without specialized assistance is a complex task, which is precisely where the implementation of a robust, advanced and accurate background screening process that covers identity, visa, academic, employment, professional and financial credentials becomes imperative, especially when recruiting internationally from high risk countries.

The rising trend of education fraud and fraudulent applications for study and employment is proving to be a growing problem that poses serious internal, financial, regulatory and reputational consequences for institutions and likewise to the safety of society as a whole. Given its powerful track record over the years, the DataFlow Group has been trusted by a growing number of governments and organizations to authenticate applicant documents across various industries, covering critical sectors like education and healthcare where fraudulent applications may result in more severe consequences. To give a clearer picture of the trend we have been observing, since 2007, total DataFlow Group figures for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region alone within a particular sector showed that approximately 92% cases were classified as ‘Positive’, nearly 3% were classified as ‘Negative’ and around 5% were classified as ‘Unable to Verify’.

Realizing the value of conducting rigorous background checks and screening the credentials of applicants for study or employment, organizations across different sectors are vigorously incorporating Primary Source Verification (PSV) to become a routine part of the admission and hiring processes. By doing so, not only do they safeguard their organization against countless internal and external risks associated with document forgery, but they also actively uphold the integrity and protect the admission and employment opportunities of genuine students and academic professionals across the world.

To learn more about PSV, click here!