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How To Stop Being Fooled By Fancy Resumes

Spark Hire

In fact, a 2014 SHRM survey found that most hiring managers spend less than five minutes reviewing each resume. Check that the person and the resume match up during the interview. Take that into account, and assess in the interview process and reference checks whether or not the name on the resume is the name behind all the fancy work.

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Perspective: Why #1 Matters in Background Screening

Aurico

Ethically minded consumers, anti-globalists, and informed investors are not just concerned with whether a product or service is good; they also want to know how any company they partner with is publicly perceived. It is for this reason that it is increasingly crucial to do business with a reputable background screening company.

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The Hot Potatoes Of Social Screening

TalentCulture

The context, which I did take 30 seconds to digest, was a story about a police officer that had been cut up by an assailant (not sure if it was true or not and didn’t take the time to fact check). I mean, where’s usually the first place most sourcers, recruiters, HR folks and hiring managers go today when screening a candidate?

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Why dropping college degree requirements isn’t actually working

HRExecutive

Advertisement - According to the research, when employers drop a college degree requirement for a role, they only increase the number of non-degreed hires in such roles by 3.5 For example, experts note that many organizations do not provide manager training on how to evaluate candidates without considering their educational background.

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Looking Ahead: Background Screening Trends

Aurico

Heading into the second quarter of 2014, conjecture for the remainder of the year ahead in the background screening industry is inevitable. And it’s safe to say that background checks in 2014 will be all about data and technology. Since 1991, Aurico Reports, Inc.

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What is a Certified PEO (CPEO), and Why Does It Matter?

Extensis

To uphold their certification, CPEOs must maintain tax compliance, pass rigorous financial standards, and complete routine background checks. CPEO designation began in 2014 when the Small Business Efficiency Act (SBEA) became law and provided federal recognition of PEO services.

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Think Twice When You Screen Those New College Graduates

Aurico

In 2014, approximately 57% of employers say they plan to hire new college graduates, up from 53% last year 1. Of course, you want to acquire information about near and long term goals, willingness to persevere in the face of adversity, and attitude. This may be a complex issue that requires a special kind of background screen.