
Revolutionise Pre-employment Screening and Qualification Checks using MyCareerRecord powered by Neotas
Through collaboration with industry leadership and regulatory stakeholders, our aim is to contribute to shaping industry‑wide reform.

The BSIA are committed to the unification of the security industry through the simplification of the hiring and vetting process for all individuals and organisations in the security sector. As part of this commitment, the BSIA in conjunction with Neotas aim to streamline checks, raise professional standards, and create a faster, consistent and transparent pathway into security roles. Reducing cost for organisations and ultimately strengthening trust, improving workforce mobility, and supporting a unified approach to regulation and compliance across the sector.

The BSIA are committed to the unification of the security industry through the simplification of the hiring and vetting process for all individuals and organisations in the security sector. As part of this commitment, the BSIA in conjunction with Neotas aim to streamline checks, raise professional standards, and create a faster, consistent and transparent pathway into security roles. Reducing cost for organisations and ultimately strengthening trust, improving workforce mobility, and supporting a unified approach to regulation and compliance across the sector.




We don’t need to complete a new application every time we are employed. All our new employer needs to do is download our career history with our permission, bring the last record up to date and save it again – simple.
You know that every time you apply for a new role you need to go through pre-employment screening again and you need to prove your qualifications again –
… NOT ANYMORE
You know that every time you employ somebody you need to carry out pre-employment screening and you need to prove the candidate’s qualifications again –
… NOT ANYMORE
MyCareerRecord is the right solution for the employee/contractor and the right solution for the employer. The time saving is enormous and makes employment fast and safe. It ensures compliance with industry standards and with insurers.
The Neotas platform provides secure access to MyCareerRecord.Com and a full range of checks that you would expect from a sophisticated system that automates much of the pre-employment screening process with access to automated ID, Right to Work, Credit Checks, Criminal checks (Disclosures), Career Checks etc. to verify your candidates quickly and safely.
Gain immediate access to precise and reliable career information such as references, qualifications, directorships and anything else the candidate allows you to access
No more waiting for responses from referees or sifting through inconsistent information
Make informed hiring decisions with confidence and speed
Effortless Pre-employment Screening with Neotas and MyCareerRecord.Com
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The duration of a reference check can vary depending on factors like the responsiveness of referees and the complexity of the candidate's work history. Generally, it can take anywhere from a few days to a week. With Neotas and MyCareerRecord its hours and minutes
In the UK, it is common for employers to conduct reference checks after extending a conditional job offer. This helps ensure that the candidate meets the required criteria before finalising the hiring decision.
Reference checks typically verify employment dates, job titles, responsibilities, and performance. Additional information may be requested based on specific job requirements.
Yes, candidates can provide personal references if they have limited professional experience. These references should be able to speak to the candidate's character, work ethic, and relevant skills.
Reference checks are not legally required in the UK, but they are considered a standard practice in the hiring process to assess a candidate's suitability for a role. For roles in security the last five years employment must be verified and all gaps in the employment record investigated. For jobs in financial services they are a requirement of the Financial Services Regulator. This only needs to be done once for users of MyCareerRecord
Candidates can express their concerns to potential employers, and arrangements can often be made to contact a current employer after a conditional job offer is extended.
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