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GOOD BACKGROUND SCREENING IS SMART BUSINESS

The slogan at MBI Worldwide is “Good Screening is SMART Business“. What exactly does that mean in the world of background checks and employment screening, specifically in verifications and reference checks? One of the most crucial and important aspects of a successful company is recruiting top, qualified talent. According to a CareerBuilder survey, 69% of employers stated that they had …

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EDUCATION VERIFICATION BASICS

There’s a lot to understand about verifying an individual’s education.  To keep it from being too dry (and boring) I have broken it up into mini subjects. Each subject will explain a better process to use, that a team member at MBI Worldwide has learned over the years.  These tips and suggestions will help in expediting and processing an education verification.

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Employment Verifications Are Essential Part of a Complete Background Check

Contributed by K. Chapman, President & Founder, MBI Worldwide, Inc. Have Questions Regarding  Employment Verifications? An Employment Verification Check is relevant if experience is essential for consideration when hiring for a specific job description. Previous employment experience is often exaggerated, and sometimes completely fictitious.   As a result, you’ll want to verify prior employment. Employment Verification is available for previous positions held, starting …

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Three Errors HR Managers Make When Submitting an Education Verification Request

When ordering a full employee background check with an accredited employment screening company (Consumer Reporting Agency), most often the search that is holding up the final report is the education verification One would think verifying an applicant’s education would be simple right?  Most often it is.   When the correct information is supplied, it’s a breeze. Here are three errors that HR Managers  make when requesting a background check that can …