An overview of the background check process
11/12/2008
Below is the instructions for conducting and getting a Background Check for FREE. Please take a minute to review the instructions. A background check report from Get a Background Check contains information on your queried person for the...
Google search reveals public records
08/19/2008
A question and warning to those looking for a job or managers looking to hire. Have you ever used a search engine such as Google to get information about someone that then gave you a better understanding of the who they really were, the big...
Helpful steps to screen a tenant
03/12/2008
STEP 1: First Contact
From the very first contact with the tenant, the screening process has begun. Whether you are the landlord, real estate agent or property manager, the same still holds true. First Contact is usually by telephone, so you...
Using Consumer Reports
03/12/2008
Your advertisement for cashiers nets 100 applications. You want credit reports on each applicant. You plan to eliminate those with poor credit histories. What are your obligations? You are considering a number of your long-term employees for major...
Background Check Legal Obligations
02/25/2008
You're filling out the application for a new job and there it is in bold letters: You must agree to a background check as a prerequisite for employment. During the interview you are asked, "If we check for criminal records, are we going to...
Important Information regarding background checks
02/25/2008
Since information gathered during a background check can make or break whether a job candidate gets a position with your company, background checks should be conducted with sensitivity and regard to privacy.o avoid getting yourself in trouble with...
What an Employer Background Check can find
02/18/2008
Q: Can a prospective employer pull my credit report?
A: Your employer may have access to more information about you than your mom.
According to the Federal Trade Commission, reports pulled by employers can include credit payment...
Are landlords or property managers allowed to pull a prospective tenant's credit report?
02/18/2008
Yes, you are allowed to obtain a credit report on a prospective tenant. If you turn down an applicant because of negative information on a credit report, you must send the applicant an "adverse action" letter, which informs the applicant...