If you have a DUI on your record, you may be wondering if it will show up on a background check. With that in mind, today we answer this common question and provide other insights about the background screening process. Will a Background Check Show a DUI? The answer is yes, in most cases, background…
A lot of people wonder if background checks are part of the public record. It makes sense because it’s always a good idea to know what information about you is freely available. So today’s blog post, we answer this question and share other useful facts about background screening. Are Background Checks Public Record? In itself,…
Pre-employment background checks are becoming the norm across many industries, so it’s natural to ask yourself: Are background checks confidential? Read on to discover the answer and learn more about background checks and background screening. Are Background Checks Confidential? The short answer is yes, background checks are confidential. In fact, not only are background checks…
One of the most common questions about background checks is if a background check can show that you were fired from a previous job. In today’s post, we provide an answer, along with other useful facts about background screening. What You Need To Know Will a background check show that you were fired? The answer…
One of the most common questions about background checks and background screening is “For How Long is a Background Check Good?” In this post, we discuss this topic, plus other useful facts about background checks. For How Long is a Background Check Good? To answer the question “For How Long is a Background Check Good?”…
In today’s post, we talk about candidate experience, one of the factors that any organization needs to understand in order to stay competitive in today’s job market. Keep reading to learn more. What Is Candidate Experience? The term “candidate experience” refers to the perception of a job seeker of your organization as they go through…
Google is one of the world’s most successful companies thanks in large part to its approach to hiring. In this post, we show you the principles behind Google’s hiring and interview process so you can adapt them to your organization. The Google Approach to Hiring and Job Interviews The following principles are taken from the…
Volunteers are an important part of many organizations. However, they must be subject to similar background checks as regular employees. Background Checks for Volunteers Many organizations rely on volunteers to offer important services to their communities. Unfortunately, the sad truth is that not everyone chooses to be a volunteer for the right reasons. By being…
Pre-employment drug tests may help limit employer liability and contribute to creating a safe workplace. But how do they work, exactly? Are they legal in California? In today’s blog, we tell you everything you need to know about pre-employment drug tests in California. What Are Pre-Employment Drug Tests? Pre-employment drug tests are tests used to…
In today’s post, we tackle one of the most common questions about background screening: Are background checks accurate? Keep reading to discover the answer to this question and learn the basics of how to design and implement a reliable background screening policy. Are Background Checks Accurate? The answer to the question “Are background checks accurate?”…