25 Aug Fourth of Seven I mentioned in my previous blog, that many job searchers put on a performance in the interview, trying to act in a way that they think the hiring manager wants to see. Even more applicants are dishonest on their applications or resumes—making up work histories, embellishing job responsibilities or titles, or changing employment dates. Pre-employment background checks should include calls to former employees, to make sure the information on the resume/applications matches up with the truth. If
I mentioned in my previous blog, that many job searchers put on a performance in the interview, trying to act in a way that they think the hiring manager wants to see. Even more applicants are dishonest on their applications or resumes—making up work histories, embellishing job responsibilities or titles, or changing employment dates. Pre-employment background checks should include calls to former employees, to make sure the information on the resume/applications matches up with the truth. If
20 Jul Third of Seven 3. It gives you a full picture of your applicant. Most job applicants might as well be actors for how much they put on a performance during a job interview. The goal of any job searcher is to charm their interviewer and come across as a friendly, professional person. This "performance" can even extend into the resume, where applicants might exclude certain jobs or other information. A background check can help you cut through the façade and find out who this person really is—and more
3. It gives you a full picture of your applicant. Most job applicants might as well be actors for how much they put on a performance during a job interview. The goal of any job searcher is to charm their interviewer and come across as a friendly, professional person. This "performance" can even extend into the resume, where applicants might exclude certain jobs or other information. A background check can help you cut through the façade and find out who this person really is—and more
26 Jun Second of Seven So you don't run a background check on a someone, and hire them for a driver position. One night, they get into an accident while on the job and cause a automobile accident. The police at the scene arrest your employee for driving under the influence, and it turns out that person has received several DUIs in the past. Because you didn't do your due diligence and run a background check to make sure this potential employee was a fit candidate for the driver job, you could be held liable for
So you don't run a background check on a someone, and hire them for a driver position. One night, they get into an accident while on the job and cause a automobile accident. The police at the scene arrest your employee for driving under the influence, and it turns out that person has received several DUIs in the past. Because you didn't do your due diligence and run a background check to make sure this potential employee was a fit candidate for the driver job, you could be held liable for
