Posts by Allie
Social media screening down for new hires
introduced bills or passed laws outlawing these types of practices, particularly “shoulder surfing” and requesting passwords. While only about a quarter of companies utilize search engines (and even fewer use social media) for pre-employment screening, this does not mean that employers have stopped looking for information about a potential hire. The small percentage may be…
Read MoreEqual Employment bill fights against pre-employment credit checks
47 percent of employers request credit checks prior to hiring new employees. Nine states have already banned credit checks during pre-employment screening. The intent behind the bill is that poor applicants with credit problems may have a harder time finding employment than a similar candidate with good credit, and that sometimes the things one would…
Read MoreHow to verify a potential employee’s work history
Find a Service The first step in conducting any form on pre-employment screening, such as a background check, is to choose the service with whom you’ll be working. Wouldn’t simply calling a candidate’s references be easier than hiring a service? Perhaps, but if you do, you run the risk of contacting someone who may have…
Read MoreConducting a pre-employment background check: What does it entail?
several reasons, including providing a safer environment for existing employees and improving the efficiency of the hiring process. But what all is covered when you decide to conduct a background check before an offer has been extended? Education Verification Unfortunately, some applicants choose to embellish their educational history in order to fit the requirements of…
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