Employment Background Checks - RED FLAGS

Employers should look for the following during the Hiring Process

Background Checks are very important when it comes to the Employment Screening process, but looking at a criminal record report is not enough, other factors can contribute to whether or not a hiring manager decides to extend an offer to an applicant.

1. Inconsistencies in the Resume

It is important to look for inconsistencies when reading an applicant's resume. Comparting a comprehensive background check with information on the resume can assist with spotting inconsistencies such as fake education credentials, previous employment dates, etc. Inconsistencies in this information may be an indicator that the applicant is trying to hide something. The applicant should be given the opportunity to explain such inconsistencies.

2. Criminal Records

Criminal Records are the most important part of the employment backgrond check reports to use during decision making. These reports provide an insight into the candidate's character as well as help employers avoid future confrontations and workplace violence. If an applicant was asked about a criminal history and the applicant didn't disclose something that showed up on the report, that should be considered a red flag.

3. Credit History

Credit Reports are not necessarily required for all employers or positions, but can be especially important when hiring for financial positions such as accounting functions or handling company money. Good credit is an indicator of a financially responsible person. Bad credit can be an indicator of a person under financial stress and less likely to handle company funds responsibly.

4. Reference Checks

Reference checks can be an important tool to get an idea of the applicant's character from other people they have worked with or acquaintances. AAACSS can provided reference checks on your behalf.

5. Address Checks

Prior address checks assist in verifying various addresses that the applicant has lived in, and this assists in determining the counties that criminal record checks should be run in. Applicants will occasionally omit addresses in cities, states, etc. where they have convictions in an effort to pass a background check.