EmployeeScreenIQMonday, March 29, 2010Background Checks and Criminal Records Checks Can Detect Resume Fraud
One of the biggest reasons to conduct background checks and criminal records (Click here) checks on potential employees is the increasing trend of resume fraud.
A recent study from Challenger, Gray & Christmas Inc. found that most resume fraud is missed by HR employees because they don't bother to check a candidate's work experience, education or references. Today, most companies use outside consultants to check this information, but the companies that do check found more false information or exaggerations during 2008, when the study took place. A prime example is Dallas-based Automatic Data Processing Inc., which reported that 46 percent all fact checks the company did during 2008 revealed some discrepancies, which is an increase from 41 percent during 2007. In commenting on that study, an article from ScrippsNews makes a good point in noting that those numbers are probably much higher now, taking into consideration that there are tens of millions of unemployed Americans, many of who have been out of work for at least six months. Vikita Poindexter, owner of an HR consulting firm in California, told Scripps that most recently, job seekers have turned to listing fictional former employers that are no longer in operation on their resume. "It is something that is pretty prevalent right now," she said "I try to educate my clients to do full background screening, but you'd be surprised how many don't. Someone presents a list of past employers, and every one has gone out of business, so there's no way to check? Every one. That's a huge red flag." Here are some ways ScrippsNews notes candidates can lie on their resumes:
Labels: Background checks and criminal records posted by Jen Carpenter # 4:27 PM
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