Membership of a professional or technical body can make a CV or job application stand out. It suggests not only additional training and / or expertise, but also indicates a higher level of interest and commitment. For that reason, it is known that individuals have been known to exaggerate or even falsify their membership of such bodies.  

Professional qualification and membership checks are conducted, validating an individual’s membership of professional or technical bodies, the dates of membership and qualifications gained. The screening team contacts professional and technical bodies directly to secure reliable confirmation in writing from an independently verified point of contact at the awarding or membership organisation and validation of the individual’s membership and qualifications.