Something went terribly wrong. You applied for a wonderful job, had a great interview and felt sure that you would be offered the position. Unfortunately, you don’t hear back, so you call the employer and find out that you failed your screening. You’re confused because
When applying for employment, you might be subjected to a background check. There are federal regulations regarding background checks to ensure that all applicants are treated similarly. Your state or city may also have laws, so you should be aware of those laws or know
If you’re searching for a job, particularly in a sensitive area of expertise, you can expect your employer to perform a background check on you. This is standard operating procedure in the 21st century and isn’t designed to cast aspersions. As the old saying goes,
When interviewing job candidates, there comes a time between interview and offer where a background check must be conducted. Often times, these background checks uncover more information than most prospective employees would like their employer to know. While employers seek out employees who are honest
Running a successful business is all about taking risks, and one of the biggest risks employers face is placing their trust in a new employee. According to a recent study by HireRight, 86 percent of companies that conduct pre-employment background screenings have discovered candidates who