A thorough pre-employment background investigation is essential to independently confirm information that an applicant presents to an employer.
Reliable studies indicate that 22%-25% of all resumes contain misleading information. This includes altered dates, phony former employers, untruthful termination reasons, falsified records, etc. A thorough pre-employment background investigation is essential to independently confirm information that an applicant presents to an employer, and it is also a method to discover information that an applicant has chosen not to reveal. A thorough pre-employment inquiry is the primary defense system that a business has to prevent hiring “trouble!”
Interviews are Essential
In addition to thorough credential verification and pre-employment background screening, a job candidate selection process should also include an effective interviewing process.
Many prior employers refuse to provide anything more than dates of employment out of fear of a lawsuit. An effective interview, therefore, by someone in the organization who is good at judging people, can elicit information which will aid decision-making. It is through questioning and conversation that facts are uncovered. In police work, for instance, a detective who is a trained interrogator often times is able to secure confessions from persons who do not initially intend to admit guilt.
Prepare, Prepare, Prepare!
Planning the interview ahead of time is key! This would include reviewing all application material and any credential verification findings. Learning as much about the candidate as possible in advance helps develop confidence on the part of the interviewer and allows the candidate to be set more at ease. It also allows the interviewer to maintain control of the pace and the subject matter.
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