Although the exact checks an employer may choose to run during a pre-employment screening can vary, HR managers should consider a combination of the following: criminal background checks, employment history verifications, education history verification, reference checks, credit check verification, and driver’s abstract. When completing the screening, professionals should ensure the candidate has the necessary credentials, is a good fit for the role, doesn’t have red flags in his or her background that could affect performance on the job, and is being truthful on the application.
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