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What are the benefits of pre-screening potential employees and how much does it cost? |
What are the benefits of pre-screening potential employees and how much does it cost? Employment screening is a tool that companies can use to verify applicant resumes and/or to uncover publicly available information. Screening reports can disclose criminal/civil records, contact information, employment histories, credit checks, and other information. By screening employees, companies ensure the quality and integrity of their employment base. Typically, employment screening is subject to the Fair Credit Reporting Act - which means applicants are given certain rights in the screening process. Generally, written consent must be given to the employer to perform the screen and adverse opinions may be contested. For more information, see the Federal Trade Commission website at http://www.ftc.gov Costs vary by screening company. Some charge $20-$25 depending on the service. Here's a site that claims to screen for free: http://www.freeemploymentscreening.com... Here's a site that provides criminal background info: http://www.criminalbackgrounddatabase.co... Here's a site that provides report information: http://www.employmentscreeningreports.co... You can weed out some candidates that just don't fit. If doesn't cost anything (or at least very little) if you (or someone) simply calls them up and asks them questions, and if it removes some people that clearly won't fit then its well worth it. |
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