With more jobs becoming available today, there is a major problem presenting itself for employers. Employees who are applying for jobs are lying about important aspects of their lives. In most cases, the truth may be a disqualifying factor. To avoid the hassle of hiring an unfit employee, it's important to conduct a background check. As part of GBAC's HR Consulting, we offer unique employment screening packages that will cover all of your hiring needs.

Background Check Result Statistics

According to recent studies, 46% of 1.7 million applicants reviewed had discrepancies in their resume's employment, credentials, education or reference checks sections. In addition to this, 37% of applicants had traffic violations or convictions, and 6% had criminal charges within the past seven years. While not all applicants lie about convictions, others may fabricate details that make them look more appealing. This practice, which is commonly called resume padding, is a method used by people who aren't qualified for a position to attempt to obtain it. It's important to be able to identify both omissions and lies.

Understanding What Is In A Background Check

Not all background checks are the same. There are hundreds of online services that advertise cheap and fast background checks. However, these companies provide limited information. They often have limited access to databases that are not regularly updated. In order to get the most accurate and recent records, it's best to use a company who has invested the time to gain the industry knowledge required to stay up to date with all of the current laws and regulations. GBAC is that company.

Deciding What Information To Verify

There is no need to verify information that doesn't pertain to the job. For example, if an applicant for an accounting firm has degrees in nursing and accounting, there is no need to verify the nursing degree. To do so would be a waste of time since the applicant won't be using nursing skills in an accounting job. There is no need to request information that isn't necessary. For example, don't request a credit check for an employee who won't be controlling a budget or working with cash. However, if an applicant will be caring for disabled individuals, it's important to verify that they don't have any past charges of abuse, assault or neglect. Always use common sense to determine which bits of information need to be verified. Our trained background check professional can assist you throughout the background screening process.

Employer Reference Considerations

Verifying employment and inquiring about an applicant's work ethic with a previous employer is important. However, it's also important to make the reference call count. Never rely on the phone number provided by the applicant. Although it isn't common, sometimes applicants provide erroneous phone numbers that may not belong to the previous employer they listed. In some cases, employees may provide a friend's number instead. That friend will often provide a bogus reference to make the employee look good. We offer Employment Verifications as well as Education Verification to be sure the history being provided to you has not been embellished or falsified.

When Should You Perform a Background Check

The best time to perform a background check is after extending an offer for employment. However, be sure to tell the applicant that their employment with the company is contingent upon them passing a background check. It's always a good idea to specify that a background check will be conducted in a wanted ad or online job posting. This is usually effective in discouraging applicants who know they have a checkered past and intend to lie about it. The most important thing to remember is to always obtain an applicant's written permission before ordering a background or credit check for them. We have all of the proper forms needed to supply a prospective employee.

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