Background Check 101

November 04, 2023
Can a Recruiter Share My Background Check Information?
Recruiters use background checks to evaluate whether a candidate is a good fit for the position.  These checks provide essential information about an applicant's past employment history,...
October 18, 2023
What Is a Safety-Sensitive Position?
Conducting background checks can save your company thousands of dollars in potential accidents and injuries.  Preventing bad hires will help to minimize the risk of workplace accidents,...
October 17, 2023
Why Propoxyphene and Methaqualone Are No Longer Need in the Drug Panel Mix
As a recruiter or human resource employer, you know the importance of conducting thorough background checks on potential employees. Drug testing is a crucial component of this process, which can...
October 11, 2023
What Does Your Social Security Number Say About You?
If you've ever applied for a credit card, loan, or job, you've likely been asked for your Social Security number.  It follows you from birth to death and serves as a key identifier to your...
October 06, 2023
Can Credit History Affect Hireability?
A job applicant's credit history can make a real impact on their hireability. As an employer, you aim to find the best person for every open position within your company. The best person is...
September 22, 2023
What to Do if a Candidate Disputes Their Background Check
Receiving notice that a failed background check cost a candidate a promising new job is tough to handle. Sometimes, candidates can see challenging information coming down the background check pipe,...
September 20, 2023
10 Background Check Best Practices
From work history to skill assessment, there are a lot of boxes to be checked in the hiring process to feel confident that you've found the right person to fill a vacant job position.  One...
September 07, 2023
Should You Screen Job Candidates' Social Media?
There are few topics in the hiring world quite as contentious right now as whether or not companies should be screening the social media of job candidates. Some see it as a vital way of...
September 01, 2023
What Is an SSN Trace?
Employers are faced with making sound hiring decisions, but with hundreds of applicants, picking the right one isn't so easy.  With a potential job offer on the line, candidates might be...