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PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING

There are many good reasons why many employers consider Pre-Employment Screening to be a necessity for their companies. Employers are becoming increasingly careful about checking the qualifications of those whom they employ, and there are many good reasons why. We all know that applicants often "stretch the truth" on their resumes, while leaving out any negative factors such as drug use, arrests, and previous firings.

The question facing employers is how to locate the right employment screening agency so that they will have all the background facts before making a hiring decision. After all, the average costs of recruiting, hiring and training a new employee is nearly $4,000. That's a hefty investment. Employers want to make sure the stated qualifications and credentials are accurate and that the applicant does not have a criminal record.

Small businesses are especially vulnerable to fraudulent resumes and fraudulent statements at interviews. The reason is that small businesses have fewer divisions of responsibility than larger companies. The person who makes the hiring decision may also be the boss or the accountant or the office manager. Just another reason for employment screenings. And we all can be more easily fooled when dealing with an applicant face to face. We typically want to trust people, and so often we do.

That's why finding an independent company that screens prospective employees is a must. And they are easy to find on line. But how do you find the right one?

Of course one factor in every employers mind is cost. The costs for screening a prospective employee can be anywhere from $25 to thousands of dollars, depending on the extent of the research and the way of screening. It all depends on your needs, and how critical the position is within the organization. The best way to proceed when choosing a screening agency is to know before hand exactly what information is desired, and what part of the future employee's past that you wish to screen. Then when you contact a company you can tell them exactly what information you want, and ask for a price quote. Here is a handy checklist from which you can choose which factors are most important to you and your company.

Identity Verification by SSN
Identity Verification by Name
Full or Partial Public Record Search
Credit History
Criminal History Searches
National Wants and Warrants
Past Employment Verification
Full Education Verification
Other Credential Verification
Reference Checks
Workers' Compensation Record
Drug Testing
Driver's Record
USA Patriot Act
OIG/EPLS Sanctions
Sex Offender
Terrorist Database
Military Records
International Checks too!

Remember, more than 10% of Criminal Record Searches reveal that the applicant has a criminal record. Approximately 30% of all resumes contain false or misleading information. Hiring the wrong employee may open the employer to costly negligent hiring jury awards. Please do your homework when screening future employees!

You also want a pre-employment check that is legally compliant, provides fast turn around time for the information (2-3 days), a fair price, and an unconditional guarantee. Choose your pre-employment checking agency carefully. Your livelihood and your company may be depending on it.

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