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Background check is an important component of the hiring process. Today, I share with you a Fox News video about background check for small business. It suggests that:
  • Depending on the jobs, employers may also need to check a candidate’s credit history, driving history, and criminal records in addition to personal and professional references.  
  • Employers need to have the candidate’s permission/consent before conducting a background check.  
  • Be fair and consistent to every candidate, and everyone is supposed to go through the same process.  
  • Be aware of identity theft: a candidate might be a victim of identity theft and hence is not responsible for a bad record.  
  • Inform a candidate’s the decision with specific reasons if s/he fails to pass the background check, allowing this candidate to clarify the information if applicable.  
  • It is fine to outsource background check, but make sure to find a reliable agent.  
In the end, this video brings up a topic of using social media and the Internet for background check. What do you think? What are the pros and cons of using social networking sites or the Internet for background check?

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  1. AnonymousMay 16, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    Hi,
    Thanks a lot, im a freelancer writer, this blog
    helps me a lot and give some vital information
    because i had a website freelancerfortunes.com

    Job Centre

    thanks again

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  2. Linchi KwokMay 16, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    I am glad that you found some useful information on my blog.

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  3. background check serviceMay 17, 2011 at 5:02 AM

    yes, background check is important during your hiring decision, because this will show if the applicant has a criminal records or any criminal cases. doing this, your company will be protected.

    ReplyDelete
  4. kim23September 8, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    thanks for this sharing! what an interesting video about background check for small business! You're right, this background check is an essential component of the hiring process today. In my opinion, the use of social networking sites or the Internet for background checks is a very good idea.

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