Are There Skeletons in Your Closet? Background Checks Explained


Posted by Tom Ahearn 9/3/2008 8:54:00 AM

    By DON STRAITS, CorporateWarriors.com   09/03/08   You have been working diligently in your search for a new job opportunity. Finally, you land an interview and get a great offer. The hiring manager indicates that the only thing remaining is a backgroun... [More]

Job Seekers Beware: Employers Can See All


Posted by Desiree Bryant 8/25/2008 2:02:00 PM

  By Desiree Bryant       Published by: ComputerUser.com   Do you feel like you are being processed and packaged in a world of human management systems, poked and prodded at every time you apply for a new job? You may have the most charming... [More]

Non-Profits: Are They Safe for Your Children?


Posted by Tom Ahearn 3/30/2008 9:50:00 AM

  Volunteer Screening is Important to Safeguarding Your Children.... March 8, 2007 Updated March 30, 2008 Have you ever asked your non-profit youth organization, your church, or your school if they conduct background checks on their volunteers or contract workers? Chances ar... [More]

Does Your Former Boss Tell People "You Suck"?


Posted by Admin 2/1/2008 9:14:00 AM

  The federal lawsuit against retailer Best-Buy filed January 22 by a former manager was another reminder that past-employment verifications can easily harm both the former employer as well as the former employee. The manager claims in his lawsuit that Best buy placed into writing ... [More]

It's Never Been Easier to be Your Own Detective


Posted by Tom Ahearn 8/27/2007 12:16:00 PM

By Jolayne Houtz Seattle Times staff reporter Among the public records available online: domestic-violence cases, traffic infractions, sex offenders' approximate addresses and the sales history of homes. Is your dream date hiding a less-than-dreamy rap sheet? Can you tru... [More]