Background Check 101

June 09, 2022
What Causes a Red Flag in a Background Check?
Background checks are a typical component of the recruiting process—and for a good reason. Recruiters hope that candidates are being forthright and honest in presenting themselves, but a background...

June 09, 2022
Can Background Checks See Juvenile Records?
Background screening is a vital part of the recruitment process. These inquiries reassure employers that the applicant they hope to hire is who they say they are, from employment history to...

June 01, 2022
How Far Back Do Background Checks Go?
Conducting a background check before hiring an employee is a must. Recruiting professionals can use background checks to solidify their hiring decisions. The more information they have on a...

June 01, 2022
How to Conduct a Social Media Background Check
Background checks ensure the safety of current staff members and customers alike and assure companies that they haven't hired the wrong person. With the advent of social media, more employers are...

June 01, 2022
Do Background Checks Show Medical History?
Background screening is an essential part of the recruitment process, but certain types of information can sometimes feel somewhat invasive for candidates. One of those is medical history.
A...

May 17, 2022
What Shows Up on a Fingerprint Background Check?
Background checks are enormously important for both the employer and the candidate. These screenings ensure that the applicant is who they say they are, with the education, qualifications, and...

April 13, 2022
What Is a Talent Pool in Talent Management?
A talent pool is what recruiters call the database of current and potential candidates. The pool might consist of either current applicants, sourced candidates, or referrals from partners. In short,...

April 05, 2022
What is in a Background Check?
A background check consists of components based on the type of position a job candidate is applying for. A background check typically consists of three components: criminal searches,...

April 04, 2022
How to Conduct a Skills Gap Analysis
Is it time to change your business strategy? Are you afraid your employees may not have the skills to make it happen?
As your organization grows and expands, the skills required to execute your...