We would like to thank Don Straits of CorporateWarriors.com for quoting our CEO and mentioning MyBackgroundCheck.com in his article on The Ladders!

One of the most important points about this article is that job seekers really need to be aware of what's in their background check before an employer does. With identity theft currently affecting over 8 million Americans, it is wise to check it out yourself and correct any problems on the background check beforehand. If there isn't time to solve the problems, at least you'll be able to inform your employer of the inaccuracies on your background check and that you are trying to correct them. If you are in a field where employers pull credit reports, remember that about 70% contain mistakes.

Identity theft and fraud are occurring so often that privacy rights organizations strongly recommend pulling your own credit reports and criminal records periodically so you can put a stop to any incidents of fraud as soon as possible. Don't let an identity theif ruin your chances at a successful career.

And, of course, there are those of you concerned about mistakes from the past...the 'skeletons in the closet.' If you have them, you are probably not alone. Take Don's advice...if you have made mistakes in the past and you know they will show up on your background check, being straightforward is your best bet and will help you "overcome any mistakes from the past."

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