Candidate experience

Unlike traditional background check companies, Zinc offers a dedicated candidate dashboard for candidates to own, view, and reuse their data. This is how we’ve created an outstanding candidate experience rated at 4.8 out of 5.

By putting your candidates first, you can bring talent into your business fast and build your company's reputation.

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Easy to use

Zinc is intuitive for applicants. Using our platform, your candidates can easily provide their details from any device, in a matter of minutes.
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Reusable checks

It can be daunting for candidates to request references every time they apply for a job. With Zinc, they have a verified portfolio of checks they can keep and reuse.
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Full transparency

Zinc provides real-time updates on the status of background checks to both employers and candidates, so everyone has visibility on progress.
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Secure and compliant

Zinc is fully GDPR-compliant. We operate a safe system for data collection and storage, using a secure encryption library and personal account keys.
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Customisable branding

Zinc offers customisation options so you can add your company’s brand elements to the platform, encouraging advocacy and helping create a seamless experience.
Give back to your applicants

A dedicated candidate dashboard

Candidates can access their fully encrypted check results from their profile page, and control who else has access. Zinc only stores the status and results of checks, not the identity information candidates supply.

Address candidate queries

Rapid live chat functionality

Zinc offers live chat support with average response times under 90 seconds. Help your candidates get the support they need faster.

“Using Zinc has hugely changed our candidate experience. We've had multiple new starters say how quick and easy it is to use and how helpful and responsive the support team are. ”
Phoebe McGrail
HR Administrator
Make a great first impression

How Zinc works for candidates

Background checks should take hours, not weeks. Zinc makes the process simple, easy, and delightful for candidates, encouraging them to complete the application process quickly.

Once you select the checks you want, Zinc sends the request to your candidates.

Candidates submit their details and any relevant identity documents.

Zinc collects the checks and sends real-time progress updates to both parties.

Zinc by numbers

Avg time
8
Days
The average turnaround time for a complete Zinc background check
employees checked
200
K
Employees checked and verified by Zinc (so far...)
time saved
90
mins
Admin time saved per employee.
Candidate score
4.8
/5
How candidates rank their experience using Zinc.