Jul 24, 2022 | Background Checks, Based in Oregon, Business, Interviews & Hiring
When conducting background screening on job applicants, it’s likely that some, if not many, applicants will have more than one name, as well as several places of residence. Conduct a records check on all of the applicant’s names. Name changes are common – the...
Jul 5, 2022 | Background Checks, Based in Oregon, Business, Interviews & Hiring, Oregon
For many years, a person with a criminal history would usually have difficulty finding a job. That’s because job applications included a question that could disqualify them quickly. The question was: Do you have a criminal history? It was a yes or no question....
May 2, 2022 | Background Checks, Based in Oregon, Business, Interviews & Hiring, Oregon
If you have interviewed a job applicant and decided that he/she is not a good fit, it is important to handle this carefully. If you turn someone away, he/she may take to social media and badmouth your company. They may also post their experience on job boards. They...
Apr 22, 2022 | Hazmat, Interviews & Hiring, Tenant Screening, TSA Precheck, TWIC Card
Lake Oswego resident Ticia Symonds said she recently helped a Portland Trail Blazer, a participant on “The Bachelor” TV show and a famous doctor get preapproved for air travel by the Transportation Security Administration. You read that right—TSA PreCheck...
Mar 25, 2022 | Background Checks, Business, Interviews & Hiring
Nearly 40 million people quit their jobs in 2021. It was a tumultuous time that left people afraid to stay in jobs where they felt exposed to COVID-19. People began to assess their work lives, as well. Legal Locator Service, a background screening company, has been...
May 8, 2017 | Interviews & Hiring
Whether you’re an employer or job seeker, there are some interview questions for which you should be wary. Some questions are quite obvious, while others may not seem so unreasonable. We will identify some key questions and what a job seeker should do if faced with...
