subject: Mistakes to avoid in background screening [print this page] Mistakes to avoid in background screening
Whether you're an employee or an employer, the pre-employment background check may be something that's a little alien to you. Over the past decade, background screening has become an important part of society,in order to protect the vulnerable members among us, yet many of us remain ignorant to what exactly a check is and how they work. This lack of knowledge can cause problems furtherdown the line, sothis article goes some way to provide the top three tips, for both employer and applicant, as how to make sure you steer clear of mistakes and run a successful check.
For the employer:
Make sure you perform background checks on new employees, but also on employees who are already working at the organization.
Don't cut corners - too many companies try and cut corners when it comes to pre-employment background screening, but this kind of mistake can be costly in the future.
Ensure you know the correctbackground legislationfor your state. The laws vary from state to state, and you don't want to make such a basic error on such an important issue.
For the applicant:
Don't lie about where you've worked or when. Nine out of 10 large companies now conduct background checks on all potential new hires and the process of verifying employment is so routine that many companies have automated the process.
Don't lie about where you went to school or what degree you earned. Despite the revelations about resume padding, falsehoods about your education is remarkably easy to detect.
Be honest, prepared and confident in yourself.
So take note employers, and listen up applicants! Whether you're applying for a job or the person responsible for hiring others, avoid these mistakes and you'll go some way to ensuring future success.
