Article: The Background On Background Checks

The Background On Background Checks

In one of my past lives I held a Top Secret clearance as a Civil Service employee working for the Air Force. So I am familiar with background checks. But many job seekers are not. Here's a little background on background checks...



More companies are doing background checks on potential employees these days than ever before. Why? Here are justa few of the reasons:



1. Studies show that 30-40% of all job applicants put false information on their resumes or applications, and "exaggerate" their qualifications during interviews. Can you blame employers for wanting to verify claims made by desperate job seekers?



2. Lawsuits for "negligent hiring" are on the rise. If an employee?s actions hurt someone, the employer may be liable. So when considering an ...
 

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