Background reports can range from a verification of an applicant's Social Security number to a detailed account of the potential employee's history and acquaintances. Some employers search social networking Web sites such as MySpace and Facebook for the profiles of applicants. An October 2007 survey of employers found that 44% use social networking sites to obtain information about job applicants. Here are some of the pieces of information that might be included in a background check. Note that many of these sources are public records created by government agencies. | Driving records | Vehicle registration | Credit records | Criminal records | | Social Security no. | Education records | Court records | Workers' compensation | | Bankruptcy | Character references | Neighbor interviews | Medical records | | Property ownership | Military records | State licensing records | Drug test records | | Past employers | Personal references | Incarceration records | Sex offender lists | Ethics questions employers might ask job candidates:- What does the term, “business ethics” mean to you?
- How have you dealt with a specific ethics issue as a student?
- What aspects of your personal code of ethics influence you to make personal ethical decisions?
Why employers hire ethical individuals:- They support a positive company culture.
- They are less likely to cheat and cost the organization money.
- They tend to have a broader sense of responsibility.
- They are more committed to the employee-employer relationship.
Source: www.privacyrights.org
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