Reference checks and backgrounds checks are common screening tools used in the hiring process. Both methods are used to verify elements of a candidate's application, interview and work history.

When you think you’ve found the ideal candidate, it’s time to focus on reference and background checks. All too often reference checks are treated as an afterthought or a mere formality. The reality ...

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The University of Colorado Boulder will conduct additional reference checks on final candidates for tenured faculty appointments. The reference check program will enable CU Boulder to collect and ...

(a) "Background Check" Any or all parts of the candidate’s employment, education, criminal, sex and violent offender status, credit, and license history. The nature and scope of the Background Check ...

Staffing, recruiting and hiring are key responsibilities of human resources. An important aspect of hiring is checking references to verify information in resumes and interviews. Checking references ...

In January, state lawmakers are expected to weigh requiring school employees to undergo more frequent background checks in response to a USA TODAY Network and IndyStar investigation that found holes ...

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Our editorial team draws on its extensive knowledge and experience in the background check industry to independently assess screening companies. We evaluated over 40 data points across 20 vetted ...

Matteson School District 159 hired a middle school principal who had been investigated for sexual misconduct at his previous job without speaking to his references or receiving the results of a ...

The purpose of this Background Check Policy ("Policy") is to establish the background check requirements and processes for University of Colorado Boulder ("CU-Boulder") prospective employees, current ...