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What are My Rights During Background Checks? | Consumer Rights

What are My Rights During Background Checks? | Consumer Rights

Employers conduct pre-employment background checks to reduce risks associated with hiring new employees. Background checks verify if the information included on an applicant’s resume and job application is truthful, they can also discover any criminal or drug abuse...

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What is a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)?

What is a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)?

What is a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)? In the simplest of terms, a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) is a report of one’s driving record which is compiled by a state’s Department of Motor Vehicles.  An MVR contains moving violations, traffic infractions and...

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How long does a background check take? 

How long does a background check take? 

Waiting for results from a background check can feel stressful; especially if you are not sure what is involved in the process and what may be causing a delay. The length of time an employment background check can take varies as each check can include the...

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What is an Applicant Tracking System?

What is an Applicant Tracking System?

Applicant tracking system (ATS) is a human resource software application that enables companies to manage applicant information during the hiring process by capturing job applications and resumes,. automating the recruiting process, and managing information of...

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How does employment verification work?

How does employment verification work?

Do you know who you are hiring? Skipping the employment verification process might seem like a convenient choice in the moment, but it can have serious consequences for you and your business. Unfortunately, many candidates falsify information on their resumes and...

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