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Archive for the ‘Employment Screening’ Category

Preventing sex offenders from becoming the ‘Ice Cream Man’

Wednesday, May 14th, 2008

It is always a great idea to conduct a background check on an employee, especially one who is going to work around children, as in the case of an Ice Cream Truck driver. This story indicates that the Bureau of Criminal Identification will conduct a check for $20-$30.00, however, be warned that their database is flawed. Not every county in Ohio reports to BCI. It is recommended that you conduct a residential history of the applicant and contact every county they have resided in to determine any crimes. In addition, you should conduct a nationwide sexual offender search through the Department of Justice.

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1 in 20 Nurses In Texas Have Arrest Record

Monday, May 12th, 2008

It seems the recent demand spike for nurses has resulted in nursing supervisors making $100,000+ per year. Unfortunately it turns out with the rising salaries that the number of felon nurses being hired is also on the rise. 1 in 20 in Texas to be exact.

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Man Sues Bank For Failing To Exercise Reasonable Hiring Supervision

Saturday, May 10th, 2008

A Wagoner man has sued to recover $165,000 in certificates of deposit that were embezzled by a bank employee.

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Background Check Myths

Wednesday, May 7th, 2008

I have been reading and answering questions on forums for quiteunicorn some time and I guess I didn’t even realize how little people actually knew about background checks. I have been in the business for quite some time so it seems second nature to me. Below are some of the myths that I will try and dispel and I look forward to any questions you may have Read more…

Student almost doesn’t get job after identity mix-up

Tuesday, May 6th, 2008

18 year old Winston-Salem State University student Brittany Tenae McNeil was a recent near victim of identity mix-up. Brittany started working at a Target store about a month ago, but was called off after ChoicePoint reported she had a misdemeanor larceny charge and a trespassing charge.

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Top 10 Interview Questions

Wednesday, April 9th, 2008

Man Sitting At InterviewMany people find themselves looking for new jobs at unexpected and hard times. Most people know there are common questions they will be asked during a job interview, many people even have been asked these questions before. But nonetheless, too many people are unprepared for these questions. Read on to find out the top 10 questions you will likely encounter in an interview along with good and bad responses, and how to prepare your answer with confidence.

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The Worst Job Candidate Ever

Tuesday, April 1st, 2008

Corporate Liar
One question I am asked frequently is ‘What is the worst lie you have ever seen on a resume?’ I will relate a story about an individual that we were vetting for a large corporation for a c-level position. Read more…

The Perception of the Invasion of Privacy

Wednesday, March 26th, 2008
Declaration of Independence
Background checks, the phrase brings with it a connotation of mystery. Many people aren’t even aware of what a background check entails. Many people are worried, wrongly I might add, about an invasion of privacy. Why do I, as an employer, get to know about your background? Well, there are many reasons but I would say that the most compelling among them is because I do not want to lose my business! Is it fair to judge someone based on their past performance? In many instances I would say yes! How come I get to pick and choose who works for my company? Because, it is my business! I owe my employees a safe workplace. I owe my family a secure future.

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Using Civil Records In a Background Check

Wednesday, March 26th, 2008

The best possible source for verification of general information about any person is his or her civil records.

Civil records are credible. With increased pressure on checking antecedents or getting the background checks conducted before employing or even engaging a professional, civil record morgues are now put to use more frequently than ever before.

What information can civil records provide? Read more…

From the cleaning staff to the CEO what level of background check is appropriate?

Tuesday, March 25th, 2008

janitor It is no more the level of the employee but the security environment and security requirements that determine which level and how background checks should be conducted.

A bad cleaner may be as bad as a CEO with doubtful integrity. Normally employers do not take chances and make sure that they opt for employment screening or background checks of all their employees, irrespective of the positions they hold.

They are justified in getting the background and credentials of a member of the cleaning staff as well as the top executive, CEO, done before employing anyone. Levels of background checks and agencies or means used for conducting background checks may vary and differ but certain mandatory checks are now becoming increasingly mandatory. Read more…