Employment History
You Don't Have to Lie About Your Salary To Get What You Want
Whether you’ve been unemployed for awhile, or you’ve been eyeing a job that will take your career–and paycheck–to the next level, it’s normal to wonder if lying about your salary to prospective employers is acceptable. As a rule of thumb, you should never lie outright during an interview. That said, don’t volunteer your previous salary…
Read MoreAs Face-to-Face Interviews Decline, Pre-Employment Screening is Critical
Let’s face it: nobody likes job interviews. The old hiring standard of bringing a group of people in and asking them a series of sometimes-absurd and irrelevant questions has been under fire recently. Does the job interview really communicate a candidates’ qualifications? Does it serve any purpose except wasting everybody’s time? Are face-to-face job interviews…
Read MoreDon't Lie About Having a Degree (Do This Instead)
More employers are requiring candidates to possess college degrees than ever before. If you don’t have a degree, it can be tempting to say that you do; at least then, you might be considered for an interview, right? Wrong. Sure, you may receive an interview, and you may even get away with the lie for…
Read MorePoor Hiring Decisions Lead to Managers Wasting 10 Hours a Week Coaching Underperformers
“Measure twice, cut once” goes the old proverb. What it means – and there are many other proverbs with similar meanings – is that if you do your work carefully the first time, you won’t need to repeat it. Hiring, always a troublesome, time-consuming task, can certainly benefit from this wisdom. Poor employees take up…
Read MoreHow HR Departments Could Use Blockchain Technology for Background Checks
Blockchain, a technology involving “chains” of unalterable ledgers, was invented in 2008 for use in managing the cryptocurrency, Bitcoin. Essentially, blockchain is a continuously growing list of records, called blocks, which are linked and secured using cryptography. It’s managed by a peer-to-peer network that adheres to protocols for communication and validation of new blocks. It’s…
Read MoreCalifornia Bars Employers from Asking Applicants about Salary History
Last year, the State of California passed a series of labor and employment bills that redefine the rules employers must follow when hiring workers in the state. The new laws, which went into effect at the beginning of 2018, address workers’ wages and hours, leaves of absence and benefits, hiring practices, health and safety issues…
Read MoreHR Best Practices: Background Checks Stop Lying Before it’s an Issue
Today’s workforce is an especially competitive one. With job shortages, unemployment rates and a disappearing bottom line, applicants are gunning hard to fill positions as they become available. Unfortunately for employers, this means sifting through numerous applications in search of the best fit for the role and the company culture. Lying on Applications Reading resumes…
Read MoreA Background Check Can Help You Uncover Lies on a Job Applicant’s Resume
In a competitive employment market, job seekers are looking for ways to stand out and secure a new position. Some pursue degrees and challenge themselves in their current jobs to gain experience. Unfortunately, some job candidates decide to lie on their resumes to get a job. This is why it is essential to conduct a…
Read MoreWhy You Should Conduct a Background Check before Hiring a Caregiver for an Elderly Family Member
As the American population gets older and more and more people enter retirement, families are concerned about caring for their loved ones. Many senior citizens want to continue living in their homes instead of moving to an assisted living facility or a nursing home. If family members are unable to provide care as often as…
Read MoreCommon Mistakes Businesses Make When Conducting Pre-Employment Background Checks
Conducting background checks on job applicants is an essential part of the hiring process. Employers often rush through the process or fail to stay up to date on changing laws. This can lead them to make mistakes. These are some of the most common mistakes employers make when conducting background checks on prospective employees and…
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