tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25891184534882709692023-11-29T18:55:05.052-05:00Access Profiles, Inc.Our Focus is Your Business!KimberlyKlineAPIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00354442146549341156noreply@blogger.comBlogger356125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2589118453488270969.post-71237366406853532082023-11-16T10:01:00.000-05:002023-11-16T10:01:17.623-05:00This Thanksgiving We focus on an Attitude of Gratitude!<p style="text-align: center;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiff5xtGWvcfPdD_toagz4dPLTsWnTr-C37P1XN6IfjH9jZmX4sv2tAg8xQlstZ4q0nni5rSpOKeDY88SX2mhX0x22KOgi27UultX8CqM0Jgz8mvH2n6gYRCxfFGJ2RPI6ELCZzCfwOy9bj1MvE-BxDLk4J3iG1FLUrs9G1p-VGnIeXuIouOgIT6se5960/s940/Happy%20Thanksgiving.%20We%20are%20thankful!.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiff5xtGWvcfPdD_toagz4dPLTsWnTr-C37P1XN6IfjH9jZmX4sv2tAg8xQlstZ4q0nni5rSpOKeDY88SX2mhX0x22KOgi27UultX8CqM0Jgz8mvH2n6gYRCxfFGJ2RPI6ELCZzCfwOy9bj1MvE-BxDLk4J3iG1FLUrs9G1p-VGnIeXuIouOgIT6se5960/w640-h536/Happy%20Thanksgiving.%20We%20are%20thankful!.png" title="Happy Thanksgiving from Access Profiles, Inc. We are thankful!" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>This Thanksgiving, and every Thanksgiving, we have an Attitude of Gratitude for all those who support and encourage our Small Business. You are what makes all the hard work worthwhile.</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>And we will be forever thankful!</b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZeP4QRTB84kIAWIMLfoTYZYwyBdliu_4LRI9SyjeRH3v7J0yWrxDUj-HfEptvxbIPVXtbKR_g2I-U1vqoZkhupVjlNxquKrQma8qGnScu5lshAlukzt6Rv9mfXuKfUZa2mhLPk5Y6-lbtaPiz1efObQg5aThhQvzGxZW6ZwIVMVInylO_MIIwX6Vuaf0/s1080/Thanksgiving%202023%20Attitude%20of%20Gratitude.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZeP4QRTB84kIAWIMLfoTYZYwyBdliu_4LRI9SyjeRH3v7J0yWrxDUj-HfEptvxbIPVXtbKR_g2I-U1vqoZkhupVjlNxquKrQma8qGnScu5lshAlukzt6Rv9mfXuKfUZa2mhLPk5Y6-lbtaPiz1efObQg5aThhQvzGxZW6ZwIVMVInylO_MIIwX6Vuaf0/w640-h640/Thanksgiving%202023%20Attitude%20of%20Gratitude.png" title="This Thanksgiving, and every Thanksgiving, we have an Attitude of Gratitude towards all who support and encourage our Small Business!" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>So for this holiday, we wish you all...</b></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span>Time to be with family and friends, a chance</span> to relax and recharge, the opportunity to reflect on what is important, and, most of all each and every blessing this day and every day can bring.</span></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Happy Thanksgiving!</b></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Authored by </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikIUFKSv-YlIM0oaP0fTDTBB5mT8qPMgkhAtygGtgKMlIFCJ2X89TIrd_bUiUC0fJoZslWLCOalCIUy0unF3yU4xwz-sW7QKjobeIYqNe4kGPMNIa8GLBzSDlofAigJ9i9bdsmkNX9z5MjTvmwVgStbgaojcdh0LPKFdsSx3IRrHjeyYg6zr1NB_wCc3w/s120/Signature.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="41" data-original-width="120" height="68" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikIUFKSv-YlIM0oaP0fTDTBB5mT8qPMgkhAtygGtgKMlIFCJ2X89TIrd_bUiUC0fJoZslWLCOalCIUy0unF3yU4xwz-sW7QKjobeIYqNe4kGPMNIa8GLBzSDlofAigJ9i9bdsmkNX9z5MjTvmwVgStbgaojcdh0LPKFdsSx3IRrHjeyYg6zr1NB_wCc3w/w200-h68/Signature.png" width="200" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/p/contact.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Contact Us Today</span></b></a> for answers to your Hiring and Background Check questions.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7nskYQ-MZzMUQ1H4ozBvsHxrZM_IgSJCiV6UqS0hrUOzqxYHHHrARfLUzj1wQm1QYzLaWkU6LMsouZKV7yUWeNt4xfY1Tbm8eO5rsY9J0pbbSaO3tGBESorxodSlOl41GJa3kDNtiYIANaWqLpgH1CISvqU8M6EQpIeGP8c2vT1WC29du0X73Tst4HkY/s760/Get%20Started%20Now!.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="100" data-original-width="760" height="84" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7nskYQ-MZzMUQ1H4ozBvsHxrZM_IgSJCiV6UqS0hrUOzqxYHHHrARfLUzj1wQm1QYzLaWkU6LMsouZKV7yUWeNt4xfY1Tbm8eO5rsY9J0pbbSaO3tGBESorxodSlOl41GJa3kDNtiYIANaWqLpgH1CISvqU8M6EQpIeGP8c2vT1WC29du0X73Tst4HkY/w640-h84/Get%20Started%20Now!.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">And please check out <a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/p/api-services.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Our Services</span></b></a> and discover what API can do for You and Your Small Business!</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Access Profiles Blog copyrighted 2012-2019. Writer and creator Kimberly A. Kline</div>KimberlyKlineAPIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00354442146549341156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2589118453488270969.post-78636132756496666912023-10-29T08:30:00.009-04:002023-10-29T08:30:00.146-04:00Do You Know what Access Profiles Can do for You? Find out Here!<p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdrdWJ_UCXWWNfp9DyNhTOebcmpd6OCR5ZrTYLe7BEg3akPHSXRAr1vGR9ZP2yWPMgqM8UyTxuE_CWE6J38dK74JBvy0IA8p4t-95R0InXnsLc3oBr2_kmv8wAA7hrlcNmrGcFYEz94S2uHeRhiiGV-WbDVRZfeqdpgdbH_77RKa4vfxUD78Agzbn-u-U/s940/Discover%20what%20API%20can%20do%20for%20You%20and%20Your%20Small%20Business!.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdrdWJ_UCXWWNfp9DyNhTOebcmpd6OCR5ZrTYLe7BEg3akPHSXRAr1vGR9ZP2yWPMgqM8UyTxuE_CWE6J38dK74JBvy0IA8p4t-95R0InXnsLc3oBr2_kmv8wAA7hrlcNmrGcFYEz94S2uHeRhiiGV-WbDVRZfeqdpgdbH_77RKa4vfxUD78Agzbn-u-U/w640-h536/Discover%20what%20API%20can%20do%20for%20You%20and%20Your%20Small%20Business!.png" title="Discover what Access Profiles can do for You and your Small Business!" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Do You Have Questions about Hiring, Background Checks, vetting potential Partners or Subcontractors, Company Security, or even your own Job Search?</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Then Access Profiles is the company for You!</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">At Access Profiles, Inc., we offer services to help both Small Businesses and Job Seekers succeed.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">If you own a Small Business, we can help you hire the best person for your open position. Our employment background checks are tailored to your specific needs and goals.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">We will help you understand what information can be obtained through a background check, how you can use what is discovered to make a hiring decision, and why utilizing background checks is a great way to protect your business! </span></p><p><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: large;"><b><i>“The number one reason to use Background Checks when hiring is to Protect Your Business! Your reputation is everything and doing all you can to protect what you have created makes good business sense. And nothing represents your company more than you and your employees. Hiring smart comes from having all the facts you need to make an informed decision”.</i></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">When it comes to using Background Checks when hiring for you or in your business, the benefits and reasons why can be confusing. You may think background checks are mostly for "big business" or you can't afford the extra expense of screening your applicants. And even if you see the need, you just don't know where to begin! </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">We are here to Help!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSI7KpLGtINHC63xZ4EUFPupG9x3bwCIhmzPkpKj2iI16GmJrk4FA0elb15ZjJLAGtyMMSlu6-dmaOnJYqugZgFOEf3uao8td06VHkTbxlXRBUJsE70gKek0gRVUZ7Pv8KD-2XByK6WF-hdniVG8ccp5fOMlZh20T5Y_J4F8wgXaxz7EaigZsF8kJ2YYM/s1080/Get%20Your%20FAQ%20Hiring%20&%20Background%20Questions%20Answered%20Here!.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSI7KpLGtINHC63xZ4EUFPupG9x3bwCIhmzPkpKj2iI16GmJrk4FA0elb15ZjJLAGtyMMSlu6-dmaOnJYqugZgFOEf3uao8td06VHkTbxlXRBUJsE70gKek0gRVUZ7Pv8KD-2XByK6WF-hdniVG8ccp5fOMlZh20T5Y_J4F8wgXaxz7EaigZsF8kJ2YYM/w640-h640/Get%20Your%20FAQ%20Hiring%20&%20Background%20Questions%20Answered%20Here!.png" title="Get your Background Check and Hiring Questions answered here!" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">API can help you understand exactly the kinds of information discovered during a typical background check, why this information is vital to your hiring process, and even how to choose the best background check company for you!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">We can also help you navigate the ever changing state and federal guidelines governing the use of employment background checks and make sure you stay compliant throughout.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">API will even show you steps to help keep your employees, customers, and your company and its assets safe and secure.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Learn more by visiting our <a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/p/resources.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b>Resources and FAQ page</b></span></a>!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Ready to Hire? Thinking of taking on a Partner or Sub-Contractor? Our Background Check services will help!</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">For Small Businesses ~ API provides the following services to help both You and your Business. We will work closely with you to determine your unique needs and will always keep in mind your bottom line.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Our services include:</span></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: large;">Employment Verifications</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Criminal Court Record Searches</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Civil Court Record Searches</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Education Verification</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Employment and Reference Verification</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Motor Vehicle Records</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Social Media Investigations</span></li></ul><p></p><p><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: large;"><b>API can also help Job Seekers get their resume “Background Check Ready”!</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Resume Check</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Making sure your resume will withstand a background check before you even apply makes sense. Knowing that the information contained is completely accurate and will not raise any "red flags" during the screening process can go a long way toward helping you land the job you want!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Social Media Check</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">API also offers a Social Media Check just for Job Seekers. The goal is to discover relevant posts, including any professional information, that can be used as a cross-check against the your resume.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Check out these services and more about what API has to offer by visiting our <a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/p/api-services.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><i>Background Investigations and Job Search Services</i></span></a> page!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Access Profiles is here to help You or Your Small Business. We are dedicated to working with you to help you Hire the best candidate or find the right job for you.</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/p/contact.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Contact Us Today</span></a> to find out more!</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Authored by </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCv35GNtU2DdqChSB_VAKyAuyp4rj1NKGfd0fdNskY-qnp9m3dr3jmxv5UpvM-OvIZI9aY64bq0Luivy40I3Qxy_juFRyRE-35GPA9KLVEtoGkDnOpHquAm0GfNOSkNt6mtfvW3RqJFn_WUxXMZIBiiRXeG6RUhJosrclfFawRpRJ4iRQJciq0U9yk4Iw/s120/Signature.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="41" data-original-width="120" height="68" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCv35GNtU2DdqChSB_VAKyAuyp4rj1NKGfd0fdNskY-qnp9m3dr3jmxv5UpvM-OvIZI9aY64bq0Luivy40I3Qxy_juFRyRE-35GPA9KLVEtoGkDnOpHquAm0GfNOSkNt6mtfvW3RqJFn_WUxXMZIBiiRXeG6RUhJosrclfFawRpRJ4iRQJciq0U9yk4Iw/w200-h68/Signature.png" width="200" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRtB-sY9y2eR7FyTVojtdyw4muv6PutHm7r8gUKmufwYJjVSOQgJxjMSPMWTzNlWkQvrJDzEUI1ROzTxE0pwbSE0Z0jUFj19_RgV5fLeuLNwhCbJMb_E6G6ZcPByMgh-RZWPO4Xi1Q5dnwNLy27SNaTyrlhNQTngGg8c2ZgBKe7VVssaZLrZJavgd9kPU/s760/Get%20Started%20Now!.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="100" data-original-width="760" height="53" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRtB-sY9y2eR7FyTVojtdyw4muv6PutHm7r8gUKmufwYJjVSOQgJxjMSPMWTzNlWkQvrJDzEUI1ROzTxE0pwbSE0Z0jUFj19_RgV5fLeuLNwhCbJMb_E6G6ZcPByMgh-RZWPO4Xi1Q5dnwNLy27SNaTyrlhNQTngGg8c2ZgBKe7VVssaZLrZJavgd9kPU/w400-h53/Get%20Started%20Now!.jpg" title="Get Started Now ~ Contact Access Profiles Today!" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Learn more <a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/p/about.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">About Us</span></b></a> and what <a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/p/our-happy-clients.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Our Happy Clients</span></b></a> have to say!</span></p><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Access Profiles Blog copyrighted 2012-2019. 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Kline</div>KimberlyKlineAPIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00354442146549341156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2589118453488270969.post-34675135027588875952023-10-01T09:37:00.069-04:002023-10-02T10:13:49.586-04:00Will a Dismissed Case show up on your Background Check?<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjZoaMhey01_XuU-cG_wIcGJWzio03OyopqUz7ruS9Me5CpYemngK3aFDp8yzAT_llzm9QrzE7P7x4e2XPtACOORx5mikA2ea4sNU24LlMtrD6rULCYtHwWM0nvGydXEH7JiqY5myXsHg0vyH2wI9gL6yFdNTPLGMnKkdchdz_XidRlNUbB6Gf5YnPGjU/s940/Will%20a%20dismissed%20case%20show%20up%20on%20your%20background%20check%20(1).png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjZoaMhey01_XuU-cG_wIcGJWzio03OyopqUz7ruS9Me5CpYemngK3aFDp8yzAT_llzm9QrzE7P7x4e2XPtACOORx5mikA2ea4sNU24LlMtrD6rULCYtHwWM0nvGydXEH7JiqY5myXsHg0vyH2wI9gL6yFdNTPLGMnKkdchdz_XidRlNUbB6Gf5YnPGjU/w640-h536/Will%20a%20dismissed%20case%20show%20up%20on%20your%20background%20check%20(1).png" title="Will a dismissed case show up on your background check? Find out here!" width="640" /></a></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>If a felony case is dismissed will it show up during a background check?</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">This question was posted recently on a popular Q&A site and we shared our take…</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><i>“In my experience, yes the case will show up. Now, the question is will that case show that it resulted in a dismissal? The answer here is, it should. The problem is that sometimes court records are not updated as frequently as they should be or dispositions (which a dismissal is) are not listed or recorded in a timely matter. That is why it is best for anyone who is looking for a job and has such a case in their history to check the court records first. If your dismissal is not recorded, you should do the following: request that the court update their records and obtain any documentation you can to verify the dismissal of your case. This way you can be proactive and provide this information to your potential employer before they discover it during the background check.”</i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Check out the original question and additional answers <a href="https://www.quora.com/If-a-felony-case-is-dismissed-will-it-show-up-for-a-background-check-for-a-job" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">here</span></b></a>!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: x-large;"><b>Many people, especially those looking for a job, wonder exactly what will show up during a background check…and that is particularly true when it comes to criminal history.</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Checking court records is a part of the vast majority of employment background checks. Good screening companies will access records directly from the courts to determine whether the applicant has a criminal history and will include those findings in their report.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">If a criminal history is found, it can include: </span></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: large;">Cases were no disposition has been listed</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Cases still pending disposition, often labeled as “Active” cases</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Cases with a final disposition of guilty, not guilty, or dismissed</span></li></ul><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">While these cases should be considered differently by employers, they will all be discovered during any good background check.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Learn more in “<a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/2020/07/do-not-guilty-cases-show-up-on.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Do Not Guilty Cases show Up during a Background Check?</span></b></a>”.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>The question then becomes, what can and will be done with this information when it comes to the hiring process?</b></span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">There are clear parameters on how employers can consider a criminal record when making a hiring decision. One of the most important of these guidelines is that employers are to use only convictions, not arrests, to make their employment decision.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">An arrest alone simply does not prove criminal conduct. It is important to keep in mind that excluding someone based on an arrest record that is not job related or necessary based on your business can violate an applicant's Civil Rights.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">However, an employer may make an employment decision based upon the conduct underlying the arrest. The key is to substantiate the facts of the arrest and determine if the conduct that occurred renders an individual unfit for the position. In this instance, the conduct, not the arrest, is what is relevant.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">In contrast, a conviction is a better indicator that a person engaged in illegal activity. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">And even when it comes to those convictions, not all crimes should be considered equal. As we have explained in previous blog articles, the EEOC has issued numerous guidelines on how those criminal records can fairly be used and the importance of fitting the background check to the job (see them <a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/2014/04/one-size-does-not-fit-all-why-you-need.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">here</span></b></a> and <a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/2015/10/individual-assessments-what-they-are.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">here</span></b></a>).</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">To be safe, employers should only consider convictions, not arrests when making their hiring decision. When you have evidence of a conviction (especially those verified through a quality background check company), you know the record is that of the applicant and you know the outcome of the case.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Only then can you make a truly fair and informed determination of the applicant’s suitability for the job.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Learn more in “<a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/2014/06/why-checking-applicants-criminal-past.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Why Checking an Applicant’s Criminal Past should be about Conviction, not Arrests!</span></b></a>”.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>When it comes to what will be discovered during the background check, the bottom line is this ~ no matter what kind of criminal history information may be uncovered, most employers would do well to only consider convictions when making their employment decision. It is simply good business practice…and the best way to hire!</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Authored by </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTwu5NQaXWSmUYExu512ruTe4XHrV-JCzRQBr9ecQ7rz8AF85bIEnMfNi_bvzaWTrRitkcd3_ayXsu40l-rnl8dSIuB0i7D930mLNjJ0KunZ1oHv8qpeJlDnXiIELF783at7w6kN5rFLr1qt5sPubM3QaGRRZGgqGFdClXyw1IIrTwHnkiaDfWj1QssrU/s120/Signature.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="41" data-original-width="120" height="68" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTwu5NQaXWSmUYExu512ruTe4XHrV-JCzRQBr9ecQ7rz8AF85bIEnMfNi_bvzaWTrRitkcd3_ayXsu40l-rnl8dSIuB0i7D930mLNjJ0KunZ1oHv8qpeJlDnXiIELF783at7w6kN5rFLr1qt5sPubM3QaGRRZGgqGFdClXyw1IIrTwHnkiaDfWj1QssrU/w200-h68/Signature.png" width="200" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/p/contact.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Contact API today</span></b></a> to find out more about how you can safely and effectively hire in your Small Business!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ21oMKCw2r2Z_13FXBq32mNLZ_UhGO3o3_5TJD9z9qe-F_HoRdgbBSt_uipBtiB-5yfMBftZvO7XFqmoJOIjP1BwETEthUzefMCRd00NuFLb-oVFyWOPYPKnZArYDX5g5-KkOoDSNyWD3GKvMsEH10n9Ck5q25YncleCgNuDIg4BQK1t4W1kuKQWSMbI/s760/Get%20Started%20Now!.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="100" data-original-width="760" height="53" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ21oMKCw2r2Z_13FXBq32mNLZ_UhGO3o3_5TJD9z9qe-F_HoRdgbBSt_uipBtiB-5yfMBftZvO7XFqmoJOIjP1BwETEthUzefMCRd00NuFLb-oVFyWOPYPKnZArYDX5g5-KkOoDSNyWD3GKvMsEH10n9Ck5q25YncleCgNuDIg4BQK1t4W1kuKQWSMbI/w400-h53/Get%20Started%20Now!.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Learn more <a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/p/about.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">About Us</span></b></a> and <a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/p/api-services.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Our Services</span></b></a> too!</span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Access Profiles Blog copyrighted 2012-2019. 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Thanks to all who work hard every day. We appreciate you!" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b>"Without labor, nothing prospers"</b></i></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b>Sophocles</b></i></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Once again, this Labor Day we celebrate the daily contributions and successes of the American Worker.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Without your dedication and drive we would be nothing as individuals, families, communities, and a nation. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">And a special recognition goes out to our loyal clients and our small business friends. We are sincerely appreciative of your business and your support. We hope you have the time to relax and spend time with those you love.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>We thank you all and Happy Labor Day!</i></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Kim Kline, Access Profiles, Inc.</i></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Access Profiles Blog copyrighted 2012-2019. Writer and creator Kimberly A. Kline</div>KimberlyKlineAPIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00354442146549341156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2589118453488270969.post-56068798508119824852023-07-30T08:30:00.018-04:002023-07-30T08:30:00.143-04:00How Long will Your Background Check Take? Find out Here!<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdi-9OAve6SHyN9NG9XZx8SDH8Kd8ajU3jD3ZdTioBfd-BHABbbojUG3rsFx_OZey2Ve-K5R8cIXjRT4hfBqpkxUGqiz4w9IcL_-aqBI2R_MDnML2UNb8B7FmfFHrqYPADrxeXsJeLWZZj2sBrKB7zujFuInR2m6-xxx_-w1TOfef7OMCHpKNrnbjAhAs/s940/How%20Long%20will%20your%20Background%20Check%20take.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdi-9OAve6SHyN9NG9XZx8SDH8Kd8ajU3jD3ZdTioBfd-BHABbbojUG3rsFx_OZey2Ve-K5R8cIXjRT4hfBqpkxUGqiz4w9IcL_-aqBI2R_MDnML2UNb8B7FmfFHrqYPADrxeXsJeLWZZj2sBrKB7zujFuInR2m6-xxx_-w1TOfef7OMCHpKNrnbjAhAs/w640-h536/How%20Long%20will%20your%20Background%20Check%20take.png" title="How long will your background check take? Find out what you need to know here!" width="640" /></a></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Do You know how long your Background Check will take?</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Questions concerning Employment Background Checks are common. Job applicants often want to know exactly what employers are looking for, what will they really check, and even what can be discovered that may keep them from getting offered the job!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">But it doesn't stop there. Wondering how long it will take to complete and when the potential employer will get the results is often the most frustrating.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">These concerns are not surprising. Applying for any job can make a person anxious, and having to undergo a background check only adds to the problem.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">So when this question popped up on a popular Question & Answer site, we weighed in ~</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>“How do I know if my employer got my background check back?”</b></i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“Depending on the scope, a good background check can take anywhere from days to weeks to complete, and even longer if security clearances are involved. Most potential employers will contact the applicant once the check has been completed and reviewed. This wait can feel like forever to job applicants. Just know that delays are common and can happen during any employment background check. Court record issues or the need for manual record checks, trouble reaching a reference, and even errors on your resume can cause your background check to take longer than usual. The best thing you can do is to keep in regular, possibly weekly, contact with the company’s HR department or your original company contact”.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Check out the original question and other answers <a href="https://www.quora.com/How-do-I-know-if-my-employer-got-my-background-check-back" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">here</span></b></a>!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">As is often the case, the more you know going in, the better.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">When a company orders a Background Check on on a potential employee, in many cases they are completed within 2-3 days. Depending on what needs verified, it can even take as little as 24 hours.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">However, there are times when circumstances delay the process. These issues can range from encountering incomplete court records that require more research to not getting the responses needed in a timely manner. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">No matter what the case, it can be frustrating for all parties involved. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: x-large;"><b>That is why it is best to be aware of these potential delays and understand what can be done, if anything, to get your check back on track.</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">These are the most common reasons a background check can be delayed:</span></p><p></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: large;">Resume and Application Errors</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Timing of your Request</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Manual Court Checks</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Individual Court Dynamics</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Employment and Reference Checks</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Incomplete Case Information</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Power Outages and System Maintenance</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">International Requests</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Government Shutdowns</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Changing Legislation</span></li></ol><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Learn more about each and what you can do to mitigate their impact on your background checks <a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/2014/10/the-top-10-obstacles-that-delay-getting.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">here</span></b></a>!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">While most background checks will not be affected by many of these factors, it is always best to understand what they are and what you may be able to do about them!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Job applicants can often feel like they have no control over the background check process. But that is not the case. Delays due to resume and application errors and past employment and reference checks can all be mitigated to some degree by you, the applicant.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Let’s start with the resume. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>The best thing that anyone looking for a job can do is to be proactive and get their resume “Background Check Ready” long before they even apply!</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">When you are in the midst of a job search, one thing you can count on is that some type of background check will be part of the equation. Most employers will check to see if you have the education, skills, and past experience needed for the job ~ and your resume will most likely be their first impression of you and your skills!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">That is why making sure your resume is completely truthful is the best start, and that begins with verifying that all the information you list is clear and accurate ~ and it will go a long way in helping your background check go as smoothly as possible!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Follow these 5 Rules to Get your Resume “Background Check Ready”:</b></span></p><p></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: large;">Make sure your Resume is free of typos and spelling errors and be as detailed as possible</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Never List a Degree you haven’t earned</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Make sure all past employment are accurate</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Make sure you know what your past employers will say about you</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Be ready to mitigate any employment “gaps” or inaccuracies</span></li></ol><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Discover more about getting your resume ready for a background check <a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/2014/05/tips-to-help-you-get-your-resume.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">here</span></b></a>!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEFLLYhQ-Do-lM99Ia1LkZnvfl248ZtdKzXexitr53Oe_EthHhulQ4zEv8TMREKCstT2Xor_5u5xOl0eg4IDb4M1PIplPJKqR6WUgvgL804C59w31FfbPLoxVhb_jpEAOc7S9TIHieb6ScNSN_53TebAyFb1E9OgDleTasejaSNOV_C1ykHq0UXVXLdzg/s1080/Steps%20you%20can%20take%20to%20help%20your%20background%20check%20go%20smoothly..png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEFLLYhQ-Do-lM99Ia1LkZnvfl248ZtdKzXexitr53Oe_EthHhulQ4zEv8TMREKCstT2Xor_5u5xOl0eg4IDb4M1PIplPJKqR6WUgvgL804C59w31FfbPLoxVhb_jpEAOc7S9TIHieb6ScNSN_53TebAyFb1E9OgDleTasejaSNOV_C1ykHq0UXVXLdzg/w640-h640/Steps%20you%20can%20take%20to%20help%20your%20background%20check%20go%20smoothly..png" title="Steps you can take to help your background check go smoothly" width="640" /></a></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: x-large;"><b>When it comes to listing your Employment and Personal References, it is once again best to take charge and know in advance what former employers and references will reveal.</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">While some job applicants may believe they know exactly what information a former or current employer will share, many are most likely not sure.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">There are often laws that can limit what employers can say about your job performance. Then there are also companies that choose to place parameters on that information and will only verify dates of employment and most recent job title.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">But that is not always the case.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">So, what can you do to give yourself a heads up on what past employers will share?</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Do a little research! Find out the laws in your state and locality governing employer background check guidelines, along with any state and locality where you may have worked!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">You should also check directly with the employer yourself. Find out what their company policy dictates and do a background check on yourself to verify that.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Learn more in "<a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/2022/06/do-you-really-know-what-former-employer.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Do You really know what your Employer will say about You?</span></b></a>".</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">You also need to take similar precautions with your References.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Don’t fall prey to one of the biggest mistakes a job seeker can make ~ listing your former employers, supervisors, or professors as references without asking them first!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">This simple step can save you from the embarrassment of a less-than-stellar recommendation and give your references a most welcome heads up.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">In fact, this common courtesy can greatly increase your chances of getting the job. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Your references will have had the opportunity to gather their thoughts beforehand and will not be caught off guard ~ giving you the best chance of your references working for you instead of against you.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">When references are contacted unaware, they often stumble. Dates and titles elude them. Specific projects you may have worked on or tasks you lead are unmentioned. This can lead to an unimpressive reference report.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>These 7 Tips will help you get the most out of your References:</b></span></p><p></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: large;">Make a List</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Check it Twice</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Spread the Word</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Fill in the Details</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Do a Double check</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">The Final Draft</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">A Thank You goes a Long Way</span></li></ol><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Check out more about these tips in “<a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/2014/08/your-references-be-smart-ask-first.html'" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b>Your References ~ Be Smart, Ask First”</b></span></a>!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>For these reasons, and many more, when it comes to the employment background check, it is always best to be forward thinking and informed. </b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Your best defense against delays is to know in advance what a background check entails and what steps you can take to help the process go as smoothly and quickly as possible.</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Authored by </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ5X8RXYIByj698JPLjG-oZ0i4zfqYbPguTOxgTm5GDbpt0E3I_GrekdrILMqJliiCYQE8HbQafQycXnH8JD7NcO_4Ec09ZohjQpAB0mKMEOOpjd-R8VJr7HpsTyyEqkOjsqpV-Rcxm44cKlY-gJVXLw9uaLeg7p-GUqDCloOs0FGlVM6Y7_DXInOfn5I/s120/Signature.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="41" data-original-width="120" height="68" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ5X8RXYIByj698JPLjG-oZ0i4zfqYbPguTOxgTm5GDbpt0E3I_GrekdrILMqJliiCYQE8HbQafQycXnH8JD7NcO_4Ec09ZohjQpAB0mKMEOOpjd-R8VJr7HpsTyyEqkOjsqpV-Rcxm44cKlY-gJVXLw9uaLeg7p-GUqDCloOs0FGlVM6Y7_DXInOfn5I/w200-h68/Signature.png" width="200" /></a></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Do you need help getting your resume “Background Check Ready”? <a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/p/contact.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b>Contact API Today</b></span></a>. 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Writer and creator Kimberly A. Kline</div>KimberlyKlineAPIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00354442146549341156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2589118453488270969.post-88210171801289160062023-06-22T08:30:00.000-04:002023-06-22T09:26:05.630-04:00Is the Personal Information of your Employees Safe?<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1UZhh53ubgUCAV3dIZAx811YOL3yTUUXF7kySjUQ7-aGjFUoDw0JnAARrTKh2wIX5OnRBcfMWdEj1wN1UcMQGnOj_LoXtkLK7fyZb4suz0LzfUiCKvHC2Bn5eUEFqHAag_jf2a57x96a7UionNxV6t7oBG0agFZeEUCxe7eqAhVQarRe7hNMzj9L4JQc/s940/Is%20the%20personal%20information%20of%20your%20employees%20safe.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1UZhh53ubgUCAV3dIZAx811YOL3yTUUXF7kySjUQ7-aGjFUoDw0JnAARrTKh2wIX5OnRBcfMWdEj1wN1UcMQGnOj_LoXtkLK7fyZb4suz0LzfUiCKvHC2Bn5eUEFqHAag_jf2a57x96a7UionNxV6t7oBG0agFZeEUCxe7eqAhVQarRe7hNMzj9L4JQc/w640-h536/Is%20the%20personal%20information%20of%20your%20employees%20safe.png" title="Is the personal information of your employees safe?" width="640" /></a></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Is the personal information of your Employees Safe?</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">Safeguarding the Personal Identifying Information (PII) of your current and former employees, along with those applying for a position, is extremely important.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">There are legitimate times that a person is required to provide personal details about themselves. It may be during their application for credit or a loan, a rental application, or even when they are the subject of a background check. This personal information can include their date of birth, social security number, and many other things that can identify them as the person they say they are. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">However, the threat of that information getting into the wrong hands worries many. It exposes individuals to possible identify theft, which can cause long term ramifications to their credit, security, and future employment. Many times people don’t even know they have been compromised until some red flag arises.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">That is why it is understandable that job applicants are often reticent about sharing this information when it comes time for the employment background check.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">As a company and employer, what can you do to alleviate their fears?</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: x-large;"><b>Keeping both your clients' and employees' personal information safe is the responsibility of every company, even a small business. That is why it is important to put practices in place from the beginning that will help!</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">That duty begins with guarding the Personal Identifying Information (PII) of your employees and clients.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">As an employer, you are required to develop and implement a policy for the safe handling of PII. You must also include the rules of behavior expected, including the consequences for non-compliance.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">You should also recognize that employees are often the “weak link” when it comes to safeguarding PII. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Making sure they are both thoroughly trained and monitored helps. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Steps to Help you safeguard PII:</b></span></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: large;">Determine if Information is PII</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">“De-Identify” your Records ~ removing as much PII from your records as possible</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Anonymize your Information ~ consider substituting a code for PII</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Control / Limit Access to PII ~ limiting the number of people who have PII access</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Onsite Location of PII ~ keep all PII records onsite with limited accessibility</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Confidential Transmission of PII</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Develop an Auditing Program ~ ongoing monitoring of potential PII breaches</span></li></ul><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Learn more about what constitutes PII and how to safeguard it in “<a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/2017/01/tips-to-help-you-safeguard-personally.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><i>Tips to help you Safeguard Personal Identifying Information in your Small Business</i></span></a>”.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOsyp8AxPCZdyFjv2IEs6ayj1_KrA3PetJ35ZU1cgg8Vg5LbobNov2i5ClAJg6oy68qPWRrGNZaNWhpXJLhJEElbFwE0MG7-NZuKBRm_8bKlMyfeffrRe1oLSoUqJ-HZUZjKfMH28O4daZMSqBxtBQG9AQ4n8Ys9lQsVYiq5IK6db9djtJiXyIOBy-egg/s1080/does%20your%20company%20have%20a%20privacy%20Policy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOsyp8AxPCZdyFjv2IEs6ayj1_KrA3PetJ35ZU1cgg8Vg5LbobNov2i5ClAJg6oy68qPWRrGNZaNWhpXJLhJEElbFwE0MG7-NZuKBRm_8bKlMyfeffrRe1oLSoUqJ-HZUZjKfMH28O4daZMSqBxtBQG9AQ4n8Ys9lQsVYiq5IK6db9djtJiXyIOBy-egg/w640-h640/does%20your%20company%20have%20a%20privacy%20Policy.jpg" title="Discover why your company needs a Privacy Policy now!" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Does Your Company have a Privacy Policy? Find out Why You Should!</b></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Establishing sound rules regarding the PII of your job applicants and existing employees all starts with creating a good Privacy Policy!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">Creating a sound Privacy Policy is a crucial step in ensuring their PII is handled safely and thoughtfully.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Your Privacy Policy, or Privacy Statement, should have two versions. One that will appear on your website and one for the Owners, Managers, and Employees of your company.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Discover what needs to be included in each and why <a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/2017/01/does-your-company-have-privacy-policy.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b><i>here</i></b></span></a>!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>However, no matter what you include in your PII Policy, the best way to protect your employees, clients, and your company is to practice the “<span style="color: #2b00fe;">minimum necessary principle</span>”.</b></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The goal is to minimize the use, collection, and retention of PII to the least amount necessary.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">This includes the previously mentioned limiting of access to PII. It also means the proper destroying of records physically, shredding for example, and digitally (sanitizing).</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Creating sound PII handling procedures, along with a company Privacy Policy, makes sense.</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>It is not only vital to your applicants and employees, it is good for your company and your reputation…and that is priceless.</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Authored by </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2sY0zbQwHMHP2trTuWgOpSFzlpH-1U7RemluR1WTZmd8XiPK_VBKGru2UrtwFWCdWHoRbqWQ8Wr9zA4s1JJbzRHOybqRanptFgdTbVi9PlOxtpto-W-nVwGhmr70XQX47pSxlvrkWD46l3e4q2IshcmzkgcQlwvG7iBhhReJgq5DH-sIiK_j9JPjuSRw/s120/Signature.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="41" data-original-width="120" height="68" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2sY0zbQwHMHP2trTuWgOpSFzlpH-1U7RemluR1WTZmd8XiPK_VBKGru2UrtwFWCdWHoRbqWQ8Wr9zA4s1JJbzRHOybqRanptFgdTbVi9PlOxtpto-W-nVwGhmr70XQX47pSxlvrkWD46l3e4q2IshcmzkgcQlwvG7iBhhReJgq5DH-sIiK_j9JPjuSRw/w200-h68/Signature.png" width="200" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Check out the <a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/p/api-privacy-policy.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Privacy Policy</span></b></a> on our website here!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ_RrEcN1GiFgX54WQ6JTU_vV-FnJJQZv98r-hcM2iBYR3cJPIKDX6zRtj-QIzrz2YAir-Gh2hhMihCkt6dINSPxvaW0TfZKwZ7zX-PaoE7HV4bvTHFaUI4mYSLTcYIICJuxkZ6wCtat9AbEzovnXitAXUzIUw-tdFO38OC9QRgxpIbaFpEPzPxCwRARI/s760/Get%20Started%20Now!.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="100" data-original-width="760" height="84" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ_RrEcN1GiFgX54WQ6JTU_vV-FnJJQZv98r-hcM2iBYR3cJPIKDX6zRtj-QIzrz2YAir-Gh2hhMihCkt6dINSPxvaW0TfZKwZ7zX-PaoE7HV4bvTHFaUI4mYSLTcYIICJuxkZ6wCtat9AbEzovnXitAXUzIUw-tdFO38OC9QRgxpIbaFpEPzPxCwRARI/w640-h84/Get%20Started%20Now!.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">And learn more <a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/p/about.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">About Us</span></b></a> and <a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/p/api-services.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Our Services</span></b></a> too! </span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Access Profiles Blog copyrighted 2012-2019. Writer and creator Kimberly A. Kline</div>KimberlyKlineAPIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00354442146549341156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2589118453488270969.post-49086754391367188822023-05-14T09:33:00.009-04:002023-05-14T09:33:00.140-04:00Looking for a Job? Follow these Tips to help You Optimize your Resume and Application Now!<p style="text-align: center;"><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0nAZHM4AOimhrWpDkL4IOvq5u2iKFvpgW16xlXSbqw49tNnuF1BtaxZwhxfh8hdNv7MhJdpTEbrUaeN1wb99Qp9FO5pSJYO2sdjbdkcoDFm5E9uHH6V5JplBn46NBlCe_AJyelWpukBke7svWinH3lsP2sf0BjBHTL0ib3G7gozGC6O6z-tvhzfeG/s940/Looking%20for%20a%20Job%20Follow%20these%20tips%20to%20help%20you%20optimize%20your%20resume%20and%20application%20now!.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0nAZHM4AOimhrWpDkL4IOvq5u2iKFvpgW16xlXSbqw49tNnuF1BtaxZwhxfh8hdNv7MhJdpTEbrUaeN1wb99Qp9FO5pSJYO2sdjbdkcoDFm5E9uHH6V5JplBn46NBlCe_AJyelWpukBke7svWinH3lsP2sf0BjBHTL0ib3G7gozGC6O6z-tvhzfeG/w640-h536/Looking%20for%20a%20Job%20Follow%20these%20tips%20to%20help%20you%20optimize%20your%20resume%20and%20application%20now!.png" title="Looking for a Job? Follow these tips to help you optimize your resume and application." width="640" /></a></b></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: x-large;">Applying for a job can be exciting…but it can also be stressful. You worry whether your application or resume will create interest and then whether you will be called in for an interview at all.</span></b></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">But if you are offered the job, one thing you can count on is that you will be subject to some kind of background check. And while you may think you have little control over this part of the process, you could not be more wrong.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">There are definite steps you can take that will not only expedite the process but also paint you in an even more favorable light with any employer.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">And those steps start with your resume and application.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Over the years we have seen how incomplete or error filled resumes and applications add time to the screening process. They can even take an applicant right out of the running…even if they have aced the interview!</b> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The best way for you to avoid this happening to you is to take steps now to ensure that your resume or application is as complete and effective as it can be!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Whether you provide a prepared resume, need to fill out an application, or both, it is important that before you start you have on hand all the information you need...and following these tips will help!</span></b></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">As a general rule, the more precise your resume and application the better. It is also important that if filling out an application on site instead of online, that your writing is neat and legible.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Here is a list of the information you need ~</b> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Employments</span></b> ~ When listing the jobs you have held, you should be ready to provide the following information for each:</span></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: x-large;">Name of the company, their full address, and company phone number and </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">website</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Exact dates and title of the position(s) you held</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Names of 2 sources within the company that can verify your employment (direct supervisors, HR, co-workers) and up to date contact information for each, including both their phone number and email address.</span></li></ul><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>References</b> ~ provide the following information for each:</span></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: large;">Name / address</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">working contact phone number and email address</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">your relationship with the reference (personal, professional, both)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">how long you have known the reference</span></li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-size: x-large;">Taking the time to have all this information on hand prior to submitting your application or resume makes sense.</span></b></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Not only will it help you complete the application more quickly, it will make your resume more thorough. it will also show you to be prepared and professional and help your background check run as smoothly and quickly as possible.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">And that is good for you and your potential new employer!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Authored by </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfJR4TPrhktBRYeLTr_78dDeu9oBhv-GsxNkCLGa8W960Y4bFH_k1S31hTJ0mS8aoAqLP0T3UgYG_Ce_iX0_IX22xTBNA0wbfFwlBw9BJUhkV7PfVFisgd3LplMLabKAbj_TZcg0JDy1RWhI2eYa6yBbehn12xuGWeqLrYPPTke0Juv9TNtBC2BqdW/s120/Signature.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Writer and creator Kimberly A. 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Find out here!" width="640" /></a></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Do you know exactly how, and more importantly why, employers verify their applicants’ degree, graduation, or other education?</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">This question was recently posted on a popular Q & A site and we decided to weigh in…</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">“How do employers check for degrees?”</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><i>“Verifying a degree / graduation is one of the easiest and most basic things checked by most employers. The best source for this information is to contact the university / school directly. Most records are held by either the Registrar department or, especially in the case of high schools, in the Guidance or Student Records department. If your only need is to verify the degree, and not a person’s full academic record, it is sometimes possible to verify that verbally. There are times when the information needs to be faxed or mailed and they will then require a nominal fee. </i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><i>However, if more in depth information is needed, or the institution has contracted with an outside verification service, you will have to follow that service’s steps in order to get the information you need. Oftentimes these services will require a fee to access the information and sometimes a signed release from the subject of the search is also needed (which you should always obtain before any background check anyway). No matter the method, verifying any degree, graduation, or professional certificate claimed by an applicant is key to making a sound hiring decision. Not only will it help assess their training, knowledge, and qualifications, it will also go a long way towards verifying an applicant’s honesty ~ and that is a goal of any good background check.”</i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">You can find more answers to this question <a href="https://www.quora.com/How-do-employers-check-for-degrees" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">here</span></b></a>!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Verifying an applicant’s education is a great first step in evaluating any prospective employee ~ and a good employer understands this.</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">Hiring someone who lies about their education or training can pose numerous problems for any business. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">It can lead to having an employee who is unqualified for the job. Or, if and when that lie is discovered, it can tarnish a company’s reputation with their clients, customers, and other businesses. </span></p><p><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: large;"><b>Doing a simple Education verification check solves these problems.</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“Education is one of the most frequently embellished ~ face it, lied about ~ items on a resume. The lie can range from the type of degree earned to whether a degree was even earned at all.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">And if having a degree, especially a specific degree, is necessary to the job you are hiring for, then making sure your applicant indeed fills that requirement is good business.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">For some jobs, having a degree may not be necessary. In that case companies are more concerned that their applicants have at least earned their high school diplomas or a GED.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Either way, it is important that you take the time to verify that the education listed by your applicant is true.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">It should be the first step in making sure they have the training your position needs”.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Find out more about why businesses need to verify an applicant’s education and what they will find in “<a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/2016/03/hiring-why-you-need-to-verify-their.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Hiring? Why You need to verify their Degree First</span></b></a>”!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifdpqF_PkkCs5c5z3xoqvxorGBV5Z2iiy485t838qGPc4QkdZf9JTGna9QbWTwjzigVkAkZdXUTNRsc_5RzmdLJJUV8S9Ar5--_n4r9Mp7OQm68nkbyKZaaTDH0UwIfxcAgXfcJ2nccn_RvNGcdIwuvVvSGFwBIkufLuCtNAI43B5-AqGtgLlQUEKo/s1080/Verifying%20your%20applicant's%20education%20and%20skills%20is%20good%20business..png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifdpqF_PkkCs5c5z3xoqvxorGBV5Z2iiy485t838qGPc4QkdZf9JTGna9QbWTwjzigVkAkZdXUTNRsc_5RzmdLJJUV8S9Ar5--_n4r9Mp7OQm68nkbyKZaaTDH0UwIfxcAgXfcJ2nccn_RvNGcdIwuvVvSGFwBIkufLuCtNAI43B5-AqGtgLlQUEKo/w640-h640/Verifying%20your%20applicant's%20education%20and%20skills%20is%20good%20business..png" title="Verifying your applicant's education and skills is good business." width="640" /></a></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>It is clear that doing an education verification before making any new hire is in a company’s best interests. </b><b>But it is equally as important for anyone looking for a job to realize that any resume lie can, and often will, come back to haunt them.</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Those lies can not only keep you from getting hired in the first place, but when discovered, can lead to getting fired and ruining your reputation.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Anyone looking for a job needs to be aware that Background Checks are the norm, not the exception.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“Be assured, employers are checking. Verifying the information on your resume is common practice and part of most company’s hiring processes. Investigating your education, past employments, and skills top the list. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">It is time to take note ~when your resume lies are uncovered during the hiring process, you lose.</span><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">And, if discovered later, you could face not only the embarrassment of getting fired, but also the possibility of public humiliation”.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">When it comes to Resume Lies that will keep you from getting hired or can result in you being fired, “lying about your degree or skills tops the list”. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Employers fear hiring someone who is unable or unsafe to do the job. That is why it is important that at least the basic skills and training you list are truthful.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Lying on your resume is seen as a mark against your honesty. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Employers want to hire someone they can trust. If their first impression of you is one of deception, then your chances of getting hired are slim</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Discover more about the dangers of lying on your resume in “<a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/2016/04/employers-share-lie-on-your-resume-and.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Employers Share ~ Lie on your Resume and You Lose!</span></b></a>".</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>So, whether you are an employer looking to make a new hire or an applicant hoping to land the perfect new job, checking an applicant’s qualifications first should always be part of the process. </b><b>Preparing for this important step long beforehand is the key.</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Are you ready or do you have any questions? <a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/p/contact.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Contact API Today</span></a>, we are here to help!</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Authored by </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi234I5hi949QL4FzTuSf7Gne24VSewvQAJovzrnB6d5Vey6ADMP2_wPlBGdqOxv9qqsWVYTloNzfWBVidJUep9HxVTOSzJaxWNQQb9QPpf3K9clXd5XjTHZR5vLwEqcr614KvAcMTbTFjTkzoLSUfeJkI-ViuamNTkMGEpkS2fdby7OQG6Zbf5qBQL/s120/Signature.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="41" data-original-width="120" height="68" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi234I5hi949QL4FzTuSf7Gne24VSewvQAJovzrnB6d5Vey6ADMP2_wPlBGdqOxv9qqsWVYTloNzfWBVidJUep9HxVTOSzJaxWNQQb9QPpf3K9clXd5XjTHZR5vLwEqcr614KvAcMTbTFjTkzoLSUfeJkI-ViuamNTkMGEpkS2fdby7OQG6Zbf5qBQL/w200-h68/Signature.png" width="200" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Learn more about <a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/p/api-services.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Our Services</span></b></a> and <a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/p/about.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">About Us</span></b></a> through these links.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEs3NWqawQNHY0L_OFyNdZnG0JNYkkntp6dXgjQEQhIe6hFOs7Vztjs0BPgWNskpjx-YSsigzdiNfzbybPjxp_2DgOdFyGpGiw6PMQIyDFyylStxiLGkZOlsIvVqPr3VuAwj8m0ks54vTM-ONulEUwSzxq0UVoed-9fZHtmj7boZGDei-rTh7iD1hm/s760/Get%20Started%20Now!.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="100" data-original-width="760" height="53" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEs3NWqawQNHY0L_OFyNdZnG0JNYkkntp6dXgjQEQhIe6hFOs7Vztjs0BPgWNskpjx-YSsigzdiNfzbybPjxp_2DgOdFyGpGiw6PMQIyDFyylStxiLGkZOlsIvVqPr3VuAwj8m0ks54vTM-ONulEUwSzxq0UVoed-9fZHtmj7boZGDei-rTh7iD1hm/w400-h53/Get%20Started%20Now!.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Discover what <a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/p/our-happy-clients.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Our Happy Clients</span></b></a> have to say too!</span></p><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Access Profiles Blog copyrighted 2012-2019. Writer and creator Kimberly A. Kline</div>KimberlyKlineAPIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00354442146549341156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2589118453488270969.post-46647369071998527882023-01-04T00:00:00.003-05:002023-01-04T10:42:42.393-05:00Our Top Articles of 2022<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdH_cWPciRDBEUJVqhuw112qqSrAByIZH2i1Jvj1unzALBtjVt1CIvD01h2KdirCL-lQf5Png9Qr5eXbX7hI-46ZJkqnTBxa4zuP4dH6_MO_aqz39b7q_Qi8q4Q0Frte0Qvq0LmAHKG50eVKxyZ7bdwQCVJYPu53-P2j_UMllXK233_MImn3rAXKJv/s940/Our%20Top%20Articles%20of%202022.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdH_cWPciRDBEUJVqhuw112qqSrAByIZH2i1Jvj1unzALBtjVt1CIvD01h2KdirCL-lQf5Png9Qr5eXbX7hI-46ZJkqnTBxa4zuP4dH6_MO_aqz39b7q_Qi8q4Q0Frte0Qvq0LmAHKG50eVKxyZ7bdwQCVJYPu53-P2j_UMllXK233_MImn3rAXKJv/w640-h536/Our%20Top%20Articles%20of%202022.png" title="Check out our Top Articles of 2022!" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: x-large;"><b>Once again it is the time when we share our most popular articles from the past year!</b></span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">We love knowing which posts resonated with you, our readers, and which just didn’t catch on.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">As in years past, our top blog posts centered around Your Job Search and the Employment Background Check, for both those looking for a job and those hiring!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Let’s get started…</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Our first popular post centered on your resume and what information will help or hurt your job search.</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The question is this…Will unpaid work experience cause a problem in the employer verification part of your background check?</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEKaq92bxpWWgyqFWiPU8vxhsP8bvKT3a_lrBEW0YGpika9pBfhM6xvNk4-6VNNMKNb7dWSihWexTOcSl5UgQQ9WpMmi8rjKcrGOjkhMNO3qKRc6EDF-l3UoM-cAfYBjkzZZOHK0eLA7TW2C08pVwD_J4Ihpm6LDzJTnukXk2v-1QiRIkETICIxOD6/s940/Will%20Unpaid%20Work%20Experience%20hinder%20your%20Job%20Search.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEKaq92bxpWWgyqFWiPU8vxhsP8bvKT3a_lrBEW0YGpika9pBfhM6xvNk4-6VNNMKNb7dWSihWexTOcSl5UgQQ9WpMmi8rjKcrGOjkhMNO3qKRc6EDF-l3UoM-cAfYBjkzZZOHK0eLA7TW2C08pVwD_J4Ihpm6LDzJTnukXk2v-1QiRIkETICIxOD6/w640-h536/Will%20Unpaid%20Work%20Experience%20hinder%20your%20Job%20Search.png" title="Will unpaid work experience hinder your job search? Find out here!" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">"Unpaid, volunteer, or intern type positions are great additions to any resume ~ especially when they yielded skills or experience that can translate to your career! Including them will not cause any issues when it comes to the employment background check unless you try to pass them off as Paid Positions. That would send off a bright red flag! However, including them as unpaid references will help you as long as when contacted, they have something nice to say. That is why I recommend that you contact any reference long before you list them on your resume. Give them a “heads up” that they may be contacted and ask them if they are willing to give you a good reference. Even finding out in advance what information past employers will give to potential employers or screening companies is in your best interest. This way you will be prepared as to what an employment background check will find!”.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Instead of feeling angst when you apply for any job, your best bet is to be prepared. And it all starts with your resume!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Making sure your resume is completely truthful is the best start. The key is to make sure all your information is clear and accurate, and following these 6 tips will help!</span></p><p></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: large;">Make sure your resume is “clean”</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Make sure you never list a degree you haven’t earned</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Make sure all past employments are accurate</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Make sure you know what your past employers will say about you</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Make sure you can mitigate any employment “gaps”</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Make sure you have done a background check on yourself first</span></li></ol><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Check out more tips on how you can optimize your resume to help you get the job <a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/2022/03/will-unpaid-work-experience-hinder-your.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">here</span></b></a>!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Our next top article explored what past employers can really say about you during the background check.</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">Do you really know what a former employer will say about you?</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">"Employers can choose to reveal anything about you, your work performance, and even reason for leaving as long as it is the truth! However, that doesn’t mean that they will! </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Due to fear of litigation, many employers choose to only verify a former employee’s dates and title of employment. Some will also share whether that person is eligible for rehire. But what they will share is all dependent upon company policy and is not necessarily consistent company to company. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">However, a good background check professional will check and develop references to “fill in the gaps”. That means they will question not only the references listed by an applicant, but also ask those references for another source they could contact who has knowledge about the applicant’s work history and job performance. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFZ2zlFj8RISuGS1gaRJD8KEmP7KgqhkA39qIwvvOl6GK2UTswhdUMutlIGb7w9za_MJq9kMU2GL6ZvJqHQFq9bvLPImVz0YAkWwUmU_BZOOD7wpeGtxPHPUdU5n_w6JNqpAy2efdcVNDTEY-Tj9dOjpv0dtQzVAweyuw4QuCAAGW9Bi5r0lER2x0L/s940/Do%20you%20know%20what%20a%20former%20employer%20will%20say%20about%20you.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFZ2zlFj8RISuGS1gaRJD8KEmP7KgqhkA39qIwvvOl6GK2UTswhdUMutlIGb7w9za_MJq9kMU2GL6ZvJqHQFq9bvLPImVz0YAkWwUmU_BZOOD7wpeGtxPHPUdU5n_w6JNqpAy2efdcVNDTEY-Tj9dOjpv0dtQzVAweyuw4QuCAAGW9Bi5r0lER2x0L/w640-h536/Do%20you%20know%20what%20a%20former%20employer%20will%20say%20about%20you.png" title="Do you really know what a former employer will say about you? Find out what you need to know here!" width="640" /></a></div><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">The best thing any job applicant can do is to know beforehand what a former employer will say about them and choose their references wisely.</span> </div></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">And both of these can be accomplished by doing a background check on themselves long before they ever apply for a job”.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>So, what can you do to give yourself a heads up on what past employers will share?</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Do a little research! Find out the laws in your state and locality governing employer background check guidelines, along with any state and locality where you may have worked!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">But despite “best practices” and legal regulations, can you really be 100% sure that you know what a former employer will say about you? That is why your best course of action is to take the time to do a Background Check on yourself first!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Check out the entire article <a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/2022/06/do-you-really-know-what-former-employer.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">here</span></b></a> to learn more about the steps you can take to not only know in advance what a former employer will reveal about you but to also choose the best references in the first place!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMALupyeS45PQzl1kPcy2RzQRSAho1jrsMwHxWf2dT3gA9LnqCCOXoSq7MENABQiDbFD5_8dyXq1eggpeRy6TIry6UPlbxZpUloDN5w-0269h6EJvmHog9ZDSE2wVacybq-I8ZTXd_Kq8JgFtxWBekNpTe8wTy83pwvQyrE4OEGYU7txFuXMfqqUbB/s940/Can%20you%20Edit%20your%20Background%20Check%20Report.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMALupyeS45PQzl1kPcy2RzQRSAho1jrsMwHxWf2dT3gA9LnqCCOXoSq7MENABQiDbFD5_8dyXq1eggpeRy6TIry6UPlbxZpUloDN5w-0269h6EJvmHog9ZDSE2wVacybq-I8ZTXd_Kq8JgFtxWBekNpTe8wTy83pwvQyrE4OEGYU7txFuXMfqqUbB/w640-h536/Can%20you%20Edit%20your%20Background%20Check%20Report.png" title="Can you "edit" your background check? Find out what you can and can't do here!" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>In “<a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/2022/08/can-you-edit-your-background-check.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Can You Edit Your Background Check</span></a>”, we delved into the question of whether there is any way to change what is found on your employment background check report.</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Is it possible to “edit” or change your background check report?</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“If you mean can you question or dispute any of the findings contained in a background check, then the answer is Yes. It doesn’t matter whether the investigating company is HireRight or another screening service, you have the right to dispute the findings contained in that check.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">However, you cannot simply “edit” that report yourself. If you find that your background check report contains errors, you need to immediately inform the employer that the report has errors. In fact, it is your right to not only dispute the findings but have the chance prove the findings are false or provide information to mitigate them.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">So, while you cannot simply “edit” a background check, you have every right to refute the findings and have the chance to prove they are in error”</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Find out what you can do before you even apply for a job to make sure your background check will help you get hired, not hurt you by checking out the entire article!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCN-6K-KLenbOwLFIQn6tc9lLCYaPvbpYiU_p5htMfAbixTU965qfplkDoUr7HuoZIbPAMxC4pYIMSkvhQiJyv2-5QDErd8G6cT9kSipPsUTdI3I8FkU25ZOcnhWQvN-7ctvxLwI-jPkqxHn1gsTl3bVXSzn8g_uleW0nwW3_nl1xJnbZfahkD2MS5/s940/Can%20what%20You%20post%20on%20Social%20Media%20effect%20Your%20Job.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCN-6K-KLenbOwLFIQn6tc9lLCYaPvbpYiU_p5htMfAbixTU965qfplkDoUr7HuoZIbPAMxC4pYIMSkvhQiJyv2-5QDErd8G6cT9kSipPsUTdI3I8FkU25ZOcnhWQvN-7ctvxLwI-jPkqxHn1gsTl3bVXSzn8g_uleW0nwW3_nl1xJnbZfahkD2MS5/w640-h536/Can%20what%20You%20post%20on%20Social%20Media%20effect%20Your%20Job.png" title="Can what you post on Social Media effect your Job or your Job Search? Find out what you need to know now!" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: x-large;"><b>Our next popular post centered on how your social media posts can impact your Job Search.</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“Do you post on Social Media? Could what you post be considered “controversial”? Then you need to read this…</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">What you post online can effect you, your job, and even your family.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">That is why you need to understand the potential ramifications of what you post online and learn what you can do to mitigate your exposure.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">First you should recognize that nothing you share on Social Media is ever really private!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">It is also important that you realize that what you post can impact your Job Search, future promotions, and even your educational goals.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Learn more about how your Social Media posts can impact your Job Search <b><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/2022/04/can-what-you-post-on-social-media.html" target="_blank">here</a></span></b>!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSZsiQOsfIfC1wuSIYMfKhxYe7KBgNDCRFTCatU1EPE63JKWHccxJC7pZp0zB12TbIx8_kZ6rAmUS-CEfj1g67hlvRlBLsvQ1nx8oC0wTz-tlQaI6OAK2cw59LE3vme9cOUD0uc4gRnkVCAhgCb4A_1TE77kQko3arobgORQ6vE99pId_TYMA-FTLI/s940/Discover%20why%20doing%20employment%20background%20checks%20is%20more%20important%20than%20ever.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSZsiQOsfIfC1wuSIYMfKhxYe7KBgNDCRFTCatU1EPE63JKWHccxJC7pZp0zB12TbIx8_kZ6rAmUS-CEfj1g67hlvRlBLsvQ1nx8oC0wTz-tlQaI6OAK2cw59LE3vme9cOUD0uc4gRnkVCAhgCb4A_1TE77kQko3arobgORQ6vE99pId_TYMA-FTLI/w640-h536/Discover%20why%20doing%20employment%20background%20checks%20is%20more%20important%20than%20ever.png" title="Discover why doing Employment Background Checks is more important than ever!" width="640" /></a></span></div><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Our final top article of the past year focused on Hiring in a Small Business and the importance of using employment background checks to protect you, your company, and your bottom line!</span></b><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“It is not easy to find the right employee, especially for a Small Business!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Hiring someone with the right skills, experience, and “fit” is, of course, essential. They need to not only be able to do the job, but to do it well.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">But finding that talented candidate is not enough. They also need to be a safe and reliable hire. One that will not jeopardize the safety of your company’s existing employees, your customers, or your assets. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">And the key to accomplishing this goal is by doing a sound Employment Background Check!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">When you screen your potential new hires, you are not only making a cost-effective and sound business decision, you are protecting your business reputation. And here are 4 reasons why......</span></p><p></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: large;">Small Businesses have limited budget for hiring and training</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">The more “intimate setting” of a Small Business requires safer hires</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Background Checks help Small Businesses avoid litigation</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Small Businesses rely heavily on their reputation</span></li></ol><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Discover more about how Employment Background checks will help your business hire safely and effectively and how to get the quality checks you need <a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/2022/02/discover-why-doing-employment.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">here</span></b></a>!”</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>That rounds out our Top Blog Articles list for this year. 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Writer and creator Kimberly A. Kline</div>KimberlyKlineAPIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00354442146549341156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2589118453488270969.post-70904864739446924762022-12-11T08:30:00.081-05:002022-12-13T10:52:44.357-05:00Happy Holidays!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw3jzggXwWPKOtG11qshPgtkiM8X-5zjRaSOvKp6TfmpIUluPi5jWGkNL0pk2sgCp9ymfsfjPUC49Rqy6QnwHmdyKTAaDB2_L0Pxinqz8xXNVu7QedECSRXHDIV-wAD2d2iiTUzxSrhS6bYd_fVoKR7iAziemy7IxVfBmiZtlyG5dKUGP4hEzCGps_/s940/Happy%20Holidays.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw3jzggXwWPKOtG11qshPgtkiM8X-5zjRaSOvKp6TfmpIUluPi5jWGkNL0pk2sgCp9ymfsfjPUC49Rqy6QnwHmdyKTAaDB2_L0Pxinqz8xXNVu7QedECSRXHDIV-wAD2d2iiTUzxSrhS6bYd_fVoKR7iAziemy7IxVfBmiZtlyG5dKUGP4hEzCGps_/w640-h536/Happy%20Holidays.png" title="Happy Holidays from Access Profiles, Inc.!" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> <b><span>Happy Holidays</span><span>!</span></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">It is that time of year again…holiday festivities are in full swing and the current year is winding down to welcome in the new.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">It is a time of wonder, reflection, hope, and yes, exhaustion!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">It is also the time of year when we at Access Profiles take a break from our business and shift our focus to our wonderful family and friends.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>To that end, this will be our last blog post for the year. We will resume with our annual “Best Of” post in the beginning of January.</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9evrR6V_2XH-d2r_4V1MX1rRRTnGWowkJVC9Hjqrdw1_RIhBe3d9a3h--6qrH9LpdLQpj580ccTIYqKXeL1y3wYXnPRyLZBognhTSjSF_IUcm8QCYd_j2ext7tYjtXlmBIr5jWFDlaMrL26biTl-n_JYqfyHHESL087E4GjELn7-7tKQ8ay52C-Zz/s1080/Wishing%20You%20Love,%20Peace,%20&%20Joy%20from%20Access%20Profiles,%20Inc..png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9evrR6V_2XH-d2r_4V1MX1rRRTnGWowkJVC9Hjqrdw1_RIhBe3d9a3h--6qrH9LpdLQpj580ccTIYqKXeL1y3wYXnPRyLZBognhTSjSF_IUcm8QCYd_j2ext7tYjtXlmBIr5jWFDlaMrL26biTl-n_JYqfyHHESL087E4GjELn7-7tKQ8ay52C-Zz/w640-h640/Wishing%20You%20Love,%20Peace,%20&%20Joy%20from%20Access%20Profiles,%20Inc..png" title="Wishing You Love, Peace, and Joy! from Access Profiles, inc." width="640" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">We look forward to being able to share many more blog articles to help you with your own Small Business in the coming year.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">We hope that you will all be able to take the break you need too!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Wishing you all a very happy holiday season and all the best in the coming New Year.</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Here is hoping that 2023 will be amazing!</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Authored by </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmihf0Hk1rs90nOkOXhOF2JAohBfb7FY-B8tNRILnjmOS8vc3v_VYCVOV-VxOldn1GGpUHF0rzopJWf97Hnv537EEfLTE5QjnY84nsiuoUm8ruQqnf5e-ahRSmmLc9Mjkff71AQgTjFZgpKALjAzxDq5hvliVor9QgZ83exrHJ1Wow6Dyt9J5ewANj/s120/Signature.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="41" data-original-width="120" height="68" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmihf0Hk1rs90nOkOXhOF2JAohBfb7FY-B8tNRILnjmOS8vc3v_VYCVOV-VxOldn1GGpUHF0rzopJWf97Hnv537EEfLTE5QjnY84nsiuoUm8ruQqnf5e-ahRSmmLc9Mjkff71AQgTjFZgpKALjAzxDq5hvliVor9QgZ83exrHJ1Wow6Dyt9J5ewANj/w200-h68/Signature.png" width="200" /></a></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">We invite you to check out our <a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/" target="_blank"><b><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">site</span></i></b></a>. Here you will find many articles focused on you and your Small Business.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZWS3vFI3G7D80gMVlrpBCSkbozDcqMoOoV7A3IEy0lxuFVZfmLyzHzjui9x5SA3U44VMpgxHxRhfwf06Tl3Gx3PQyVuhswfP0pV-61UHoYKxcSexlSdaTzUy2FbDqhwphNGyOxHphNHZUJ3JiSqBTNi0f1NK9S9vWoeP5n4AOrMEn_BqlzxiY-nEW/s1080/Kimberly%20A.%20Kline%20(1).png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZWS3vFI3G7D80gMVlrpBCSkbozDcqMoOoV7A3IEy0lxuFVZfmLyzHzjui9x5SA3U44VMpgxHxRhfwf06Tl3Gx3PQyVuhswfP0pV-61UHoYKxcSexlSdaTzUy2FbDqhwphNGyOxHphNHZUJ3JiSqBTNi0f1NK9S9vWoeP5n4AOrMEn_BqlzxiY-nEW/s320/Kimberly%20A.%20Kline%20(1).png" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Take a look at <a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/p/api-services.html" target="_blank"><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b>Our Services</b></span></i></a> and find out a little more <a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/p/about.html" target="_blank"><b><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">About Us</span></i></b></a> too!</span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Access Profiles Blog copyrighted 2012-2019. Writer and creator Kimberly A. Kline</div>KimberlyKlineAPIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00354442146549341156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2589118453488270969.post-44944877056590543022022-11-20T08:30:00.008-05:002022-11-21T09:45:36.803-05:00It's a Time for Giving Thanks...<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhshV_G_jFaOrMYR9sltiLpJ_XTP585-Z4qdVYW8qLzoDSvBWBTpCfPlsWV2yhL8-khUW7G4P5toQwnG9QWT3tKuR2QFpLUHhjQG5pJnshE7Xib--GWYPZrIriDges_HRKu7zMEqhARPedsGNuLEaNbenZ8QQUYoPUT2hbIxZA-VY4ntfjj3tSKm6bh/s940/It's%20the%20Time%20of%20Year%20for%20Giving%20Thanks!.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhshV_G_jFaOrMYR9sltiLpJ_XTP585-Z4qdVYW8qLzoDSvBWBTpCfPlsWV2yhL8-khUW7G4P5toQwnG9QWT3tKuR2QFpLUHhjQG5pJnshE7Xib--GWYPZrIriDges_HRKu7zMEqhARPedsGNuLEaNbenZ8QQUYoPUT2hbIxZA-VY4ntfjj3tSKm6bh/w640-h536/It's%20the%20Time%20of%20Year%20for%20Giving%20Thanks!.png" title="It's the Time of Year for Giving Thanks!" width="640" /></a></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>It’s the Time of Year for Giving Thanks…</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">While we believe in being thankful each and every day, this time of year we want to take a moment to give special thanks to those that go above and beyond to bless our lives and give it meaning.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i><span>“We must find time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives” </span><span>John Fitzgerald Kennedy</span></i></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>We give thanks to…</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Our Family</b> ~ Your love and support encourages and strengthens us. We wouldn’t want to live this life surrounded by anyone else. Simply put, you bring us immeasurable Joy!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLULW5JRDOmWOYUxXmfv9vknE1vV-pOhzr90wQQZfh4lLOh5UjqoUiNHhIiEE1tyTuQgzNA163-jbkYYXgXpPCVq_HXoDvB8T7AecDZv0UlmG2ZzYNpF9DAco71ywDRxty_WSN2Nc6gBUe6g-j3CIejVBUmS5a19wQYTP5euX84w4kfd-YGKmrejSg/s1080/Joy%20is%20the%20simplest%20form%20of%20gratitude.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLULW5JRDOmWOYUxXmfv9vknE1vV-pOhzr90wQQZfh4lLOh5UjqoUiNHhIiEE1tyTuQgzNA163-jbkYYXgXpPCVq_HXoDvB8T7AecDZv0UlmG2ZzYNpF9DAco71ywDRxty_WSN2Nc6gBUe6g-j3CIejVBUmS5a19wQYTP5euX84w4kfd-YGKmrejSg/w640-h640/Joy%20is%20the%20simplest%20form%20of%20gratitude.png" title="Joy is the simplest form of gratitude!" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Our Friends</b> ~ You are always there to listen, sympathize, and celebrate with us every step of the way! We truly thank you!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Our Colleagues and Business Friends</b> ~ You are there whenever we need advice or someone to listen. Your support helped us through many trying times. We are grateful to you beyond measure.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend” Melody Beattie</i></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Our Clients</b> ~ Without you, we would be nothing. We appreciate your loyalty more than you will ever know. We are forever grateful!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9F9-J2ZaWlF9JltGfk--ar1gZ-I06JtSVvA8GP2j4QAcf4DmUDz_UFBX7LqaOyhclYoBx48Xm5LNcbpTQckyMoLP21zOCZRorGpcFbTp8Hj1qFAOJa36pxWzyKwiPip2fkwLmMKHC7ngVLPACV5NQwjTGTHtmcKEAr1uCXenT4Q0FXKN2Jgz8RhJF/s1080/Showing%20gratitude%20is%20one%20of%20the%20simplest%20yet%20most%20powerful%20things%20humans%20can%20do%20for%20each%20other!.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9F9-J2ZaWlF9JltGfk--ar1gZ-I06JtSVvA8GP2j4QAcf4DmUDz_UFBX7LqaOyhclYoBx48Xm5LNcbpTQckyMoLP21zOCZRorGpcFbTp8Hj1qFAOJa36pxWzyKwiPip2fkwLmMKHC7ngVLPACV5NQwjTGTHtmcKEAr1uCXenT4Q0FXKN2Jgz8RhJF/w640-h640/Showing%20gratitude%20is%20one%20of%20the%20simplest%20yet%20most%20powerful%20things%20humans%20can%20do%20for%20each%20other!.png" title="Showing gratitude is one of the simplest yet most powerful things humans can do for each other!" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Without each and every one of you in our corner, we would never have been able to keep this business going for 26 years! We are blessed.</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b>“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter the words but to live by them”</b></i></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b>John Fitzgerald Kennedy</b></i></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Happy Thanksgiving to you all!</b></span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Authored by </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2CpM1owc2WwEMJKdyEwx6knVH4JfHNDYOabvCnE0NTJyY7LNDizxwbljAfV9M_g16tKECMBcGHf14Uc-PxQ-k1KBHsv2PZSJEiJ1uJ29vzufxeRVlVoY_OBaldzI-IWcpINHXo8TzE_I8OLvs7TOaBM3SJT7y7cibH6T4RU-i_M4qH2SqvfXYG8aW/s120/Signature.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="41" data-original-width="120" height="68" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2CpM1owc2WwEMJKdyEwx6knVH4JfHNDYOabvCnE0NTJyY7LNDizxwbljAfV9M_g16tKECMBcGHf14Uc-PxQ-k1KBHsv2PZSJEiJ1uJ29vzufxeRVlVoY_OBaldzI-IWcpINHXo8TzE_I8OLvs7TOaBM3SJT7y7cibH6T4RU-i_M4qH2SqvfXYG8aW/w200-h68/Signature.png" width="200" /></a></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">We invite you to visit our site to learn about <a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/p/api-services.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b><i>Our Background Check and Job Search Services</i></b></span></a>.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVcqOJQvnGLfEQ7Qb6-NVv76Ost38qOPjWjf0MqqOK5mmxDgwcW2PmBEKkFDpXOb0eW9k147NWfjf2QnBm3JFzcRnper0eb1namS2iVgGTZol9-aAbRXqo3Bq7406giQoQD6VY3gDCfosZi7Guw4WB-yte60kHgO9_9fdopZBi1gn8Fkc9E5EsrJZf/s760/Get%20Started%20Now!.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="100" data-original-width="760" height="53" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVcqOJQvnGLfEQ7Qb6-NVv76Ost38qOPjWjf0MqqOK5mmxDgwcW2PmBEKkFDpXOb0eW9k147NWfjf2QnBm3JFzcRnper0eb1namS2iVgGTZol9-aAbRXqo3Bq7406giQoQD6VY3gDCfosZi7Guw4WB-yte60kHgO9_9fdopZBi1gn8Fkc9E5EsrJZf/w400-h53/Get%20Started%20Now!.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Discover more <a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/p/about.html" target="_blank"><b><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">About Us</span></i></b></a> and what <a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/p/our-happy-clients.html" target="_blank"><b><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Our Happy Clients</span></i></b></a> have to say too!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Access Profiles Blog copyrighted 2012-2019. Writer and creator Kimberly A. Kline</div>KimberlyKlineAPIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00354442146549341156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2589118453488270969.post-9244908627328530412022-10-30T08:30:00.030-04:002022-10-30T08:30:00.211-04:00Can an Employer ask You for access to your Phone and Social Media Accounts?<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiS_eoPoRLA5ccVg-1cz8iRZOLjBx7nQ6JsufdAD2kUqDKh4g2ksJ5svQL56eLN4mmnKI6KC7h4LXMeoKmcPuAUVKRK7EgSkGSUnr77Rj_m274NcFHNEkYhSfb9AFTC1VpyJ1Y8SgF8AI0sz1_BfzTq0pV7-Vls7teSNqINFGdgYVpQliePWjD8K4T/s940/Can%20and%20Employer%20ask%20you%20for%20access%20to%20your%20phone%20and%20social%20media%20accounts.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiS_eoPoRLA5ccVg-1cz8iRZOLjBx7nQ6JsufdAD2kUqDKh4g2ksJ5svQL56eLN4mmnKI6KC7h4LXMeoKmcPuAUVKRK7EgSkGSUnr77Rj_m274NcFHNEkYhSfb9AFTC1VpyJ1Y8SgF8AI0sz1_BfzTq0pV7-Vls7teSNqINFGdgYVpQliePWjD8K4T/w640-h536/Can%20and%20Employer%20ask%20you%20for%20access%20to%20your%20phone%20and%20social%20media%20accounts.png" title="Can and Employer ask you for access to your phone and social media accounts? Find out what you need to know..." width="640" /></a></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Can an Employer make an employee give them access to their phone and social media accounts during an Investigation?</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">This question recently popped up on a popular Q & A site, and we decided to weigh in, and here is our response…</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><i>“If by “investigation” you mean the employment background check, then the answer is No! Potential employers do not have the right to your passwords, phone, etc. However, they are entitled to look at any of your social media that is labeled “Public”, or even posts that your “friends” have shared that include you. That is why it is so important to be cautious about anything you post online, especially when you are in the midst of a job search!</i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Now, if by “investigation” you mean a company investigation into potential criminal activity or actions that violate company policy, then while the answer is still “No”, there are exceptions. Companies have every right to access all information that is on company property, and that includes company laptops, computers, and phones. When it comes to personal devices, then most likely they would need a court order to compel you to provide the access needed".</i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">See the original question and additional answers <a href="https://www.quora.com/Can-an-employer-make-an-employee-give-access-to-their-phone-and-social-media-accounts-during-an-investigation/answer/Kim-Kline-2?prompt_topic_bio=1" target="_blank"><b><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">here</span></i></b></a>!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>When it comes to your personal devices and social media accounts, employers do not have the right to require or force you to give them access. Your passwords are private and they should never even ask you to share them.</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">But that does not mean that they can’t do an online search to see what is “out there” about you in the public domain.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">That is why it is so important to be aware of what you post on social media sites and who you share it with.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: x-large;"><b>No matter what precautions you take, people, and that includes employers, can often see more than you realize! That is why it is so important to be proactive and to recognize your rights when it comes to your passwords and social media accounts.</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE6nHWkoPSl-5vLEI60TYOQRTjq4P_nwLtgD_ssrZZPB6oRg9DASuHkYV8byAQU6zZNOGzWmtVfgfPgJBJ_ve6bGqLIkOZLF1JESqZoxB-1S5J4waAVgCNNkGR884rP9XFiZnNQdWPVaYIH2ixS7zGf0AuseiYqUsMgkWrbUcuBlxL8H7Ag56KThOk/s1080/Know%20your%20Rights%20when%20it%20comes%20to%20access%20to%20your.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE6nHWkoPSl-5vLEI60TYOQRTjq4P_nwLtgD_ssrZZPB6oRg9DASuHkYV8byAQU6zZNOGzWmtVfgfPgJBJ_ve6bGqLIkOZLF1JESqZoxB-1S5J4waAVgCNNkGR884rP9XFiZnNQdWPVaYIH2ixS7zGf0AuseiYqUsMgkWrbUcuBlxL8H7Ag56KThOk/w640-h640/Know%20your%20Rights%20when%20it%20comes%20to%20access%20to%20your.png" title="Know your rights when it comes to access to your Social Media Accounts!" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-large; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;">“<i>Despite privacy settings, probably very little of what you post online is truly private. Do you know what your friends or “online acquaintances” are posting or sharing online about you?</i></div></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Most employers or their agents run an applicant’s name through Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc. to see what is “out there”. For this reason, we recommend any job seeker do a Background Check on themselves prior to putting out that first application.</i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><i>What most companies do not do, and definitely should not do, is request an applicant’s passwords to access those accounts. Checking to see what is readily available to the public on those platforms is a far cry from asking for passwords to do so. As an employer, it is not wise to attempt to gain this information from anyone. </i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><i>In fact, in many cities and states it is illegal.</i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Some states have passed their own laws to prohibit the request of passwords (and we predict many more will follow suit) *Source1. It is a clear invasion of privacy to ever request this type of personal information. </i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Despite regulations governing the request of social media passwords, applicants and employees still need to be mindful of what they post. </i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><i>The truth is, employers often use whatever information they can obtain to help them make a hiring decision. It is important that you know what information can be seen by those not even in “your circle” and to think about what kind of conclusions might be drawn from it.</i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Your best course of action is to imagine anything you post could possibly be seen by a wide variety of people ~ your family, friends, neighbors, teachers, employers, and even those that are strangers to you. Using that as a guide, </i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><i>do you still want to share that post? Asking yourself that question BEFORE you share is the wise way to go".</i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Discover more about how you can protect your online “image” and make what you post on Social Media work FOR you and not AGAINST you <a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/2013/01/social-media-background-checks-and.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">here</span></b></a>!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>When it comes to your Employment or Job Search, Social Media sites can be helpful or harmful ~ and that is entirely up to you! </b><b>Being careful what you post and who you share it with is a great start…and can go a long way in helping you get and keep the job you want!</b></span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Authored by </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1TTHwkodtjdkLkeY3m1_w8p-mQQJz8BgLZlR8CDS6sr2B9UM8hgiyiSbh27f2_tnYymniRsathbpt6h0tzv4QWSIR-CXoIUZPbJvnG25Je0xPRKQV6nEAHtRI5F7m5ktZN3sMT2By__CYtaRQ7hpRrrQn_bMj3I-9kJibQ7rXKQKPzuHoiXU-5iL3/s120/Signature.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="41" data-original-width="120" height="68" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1TTHwkodtjdkLkeY3m1_w8p-mQQJz8BgLZlR8CDS6sr2B9UM8hgiyiSbh27f2_tnYymniRsathbpt6h0tzv4QWSIR-CXoIUZPbJvnG25Je0xPRKQV6nEAHtRI5F7m5ktZN3sMT2By__CYtaRQ7hpRrrQn_bMj3I-9kJibQ7rXKQKPzuHoiXU-5iL3/w200-h68/Signature.png" width="200" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Need help in getting your Resume or Social Media “Background Check Ready”? <a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/p/contact.html" target="_blank"><b><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Contact API Today</span></i></b></a>. We can help!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-G2iGK9jkmW8TT_GLNCVo6dk70CPNIO_V0BfDHpwRUTBsdwy1oieXBrs_lXw24KvDbzYZGDE7iJMbWK80txl8CAwKWDXD7wE6uAfF8-v5UOERcdY0roIUk1qhcZh_HUvaxSDAEOJqwQHTCJdf1iCrLwFaC3wZZH_-fbU6nFN0yRkIYCAB0JZnrdoS/s400/ac_logo_tag400x107.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="107" data-original-width="400" height="86" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-G2iGK9jkmW8TT_GLNCVo6dk70CPNIO_V0BfDHpwRUTBsdwy1oieXBrs_lXw24KvDbzYZGDE7iJMbWK80txl8CAwKWDXD7wE6uAfF8-v5UOERcdY0roIUk1qhcZh_HUvaxSDAEOJqwQHTCJdf1iCrLwFaC3wZZH_-fbU6nFN0yRkIYCAB0JZnrdoS/s320/ac_logo_tag400x107.png" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Check out <a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/p/api-services.html" target="_blank"><b><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Our Services</span></i></b></a> and learn more <a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/p/about.html" target="_blank"><b><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">About Us</span></i></b></a> through these links. Discover what <a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/p/our-happy-clients.html" target="_blank"><b><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Our Happy Clients</span></i></b></a> have to say too!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p> </p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Access Profiles Blog copyrighted 2012-2019. Writer and creator Kimberly A. Kline</div>KimberlyKlineAPIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00354442146549341156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2589118453488270969.post-54773826468152273062022-09-25T08:30:00.046-04:002022-09-26T11:19:59.903-04:00What can You do if you get a "Negative" Reference?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbu_vKv3Ie6_G5B7291MTi6JAOt_ogK3XkundU7ZB4HZ7cET2sjGnhzLvlU8GELfP50IudCM_f_1l1AEGBx9foQIAcduMKDyb13dYFjug4ffLOpZ4HV-D2SFr0jMQ4m8MEnMxRvfWRvwqaLdnHjh6K5phn-VRPOT4hLE2Pq1wQ5pH7OfOU_FuJP6Qn/s940/What%20can%20you%20do%20if%20you%20get%20a.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbu_vKv3Ie6_G5B7291MTi6JAOt_ogK3XkundU7ZB4HZ7cET2sjGnhzLvlU8GELfP50IudCM_f_1l1AEGBx9foQIAcduMKDyb13dYFjug4ffLOpZ4HV-D2SFr0jMQ4m8MEnMxRvfWRvwqaLdnHjh6K5phn-VRPOT4hLE2Pq1wQ5pH7OfOU_FuJP6Qn/w640-h536/What%20can%20you%20do%20if%20you%20get%20a.png" title="What can you do if you get a "negative" reference?" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Do You have any legal recourse if you get a “Negative” Reference during your Background Check?</span></b><b style="font-size: xx-large;"> </b></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“If you are passed over for a job because of negative references even though there was no consent to speak with anyone and they won’t disclose who or what was said about you? Is there any legal recourse?”</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">This question was recently asked on a popular Q & A forum and we decided to weigh in…</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“No “permission” is necessary for anyone doing an employment background check to speak with your past employers, especially since you have already signed a release permitting the search. Your best course of action when it comes to past employers and references is to be proactive and speak with each before you ever apply for a job. That means contacting each past employer to verify what they will disclose about you. You should also contact any references you list to let them know they may be contacted. Be sure to tell them what position(s) you are applying for and whether they are willing to act as a reference at all. Bottom line is this…be proactive and KNOW what your references and past employers will say about you long before you start your job search”.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">You can see the original post and other answers <a href="https://www.quora.com/If-you-are-passed-over-for-a-job-because-of-negative-references-even-though-there-was-no-consent-to-speak-with-anyone-and-they-won-t-disclose-who-or-what-was-said-about-you-Is-there-any-legal-recourse" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">here</span></b></a>!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: x-large;">Waiting until after that negative reference is never the answer!</span></b></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Despite having written about these subjects before, it bears repeating…when it comes time to apply for any job, it is vital that you choose your references wisely and know what your past employers will say about you first!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">When it comes to your References, a little preparation goes a long way.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Do You know what Your References will say about You?</b> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“Don’t fall prey to one of the biggest mistakes a job seeker can make ~ listing your former employers, supervisors, or professors as references without asking them first!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">This simple step can save you from the embarrassment of a less-than-stellar recommendation and give your references a most welcome heads up. In fact, this common courtesy can greatly increase your chances of getting the job. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Your references will have had the opportunity to gather their thoughts beforehand and will not be caught off guard ~ giving you the best chance of your references working for you instead of against you.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">When references are contacted unaware, they often stumble. Dates and titles elude them. Specific projects you may have worked on or tasks you lead are unmentioned. This can lead to an unimpressive reference report.</span></p><p><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: large;"><b>These 7 Tips will help you get the best References:</b></span></p><p></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Make a list</b> ~ create a list of present and past employers, managers, supervisors, co-workers, and others that may be willing to serve as a reference. </span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Check it twice</b> ~ take a hard look at this list and keep those that really know you and your work well.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Spread the word</b> ~ reach out to each of those who made your final list and see if they are willing to act as a reference. </span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Fill in the details</b> ~ make sure everyone on your final list knows the job you are applying for and with what company. Also give them a quick rundown of the skills the company is looking for. </span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Do a double check</b> ~ verify that you have up to date contact information for each of your references (phone, email, etc.) and the best time and way to reach them.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Create your final reference list</b> ~ this list should include all pertinent information for each reference (name, company and title, contact number, email). It is also important to give a short description of how you know them and the dates of that relationship.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Don’t forget the “Thank You”</b> ~ a thank you note to each of your references can go a long way, especially if you end up needing their help again in the future!</span></li></ol><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Learn more about how you can get your references to help you get the job in “<a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/2014/08/your-references-be-smart-ask-first.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b><i>Do You know what your References will say about You? Be Smart, Ask First</i></b></span></a>”.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdBwdweDOMBznU-ywuWrKJt1nURxAI6Mqf3Cq0KSPvv1EQx97hSe-u3PVgr3vh25hfqauYnaOF72vGj-m8TNmzT_5X619cmJHXnyiENNAfrYoHJ0LF0GKMMQDwVcwgcEiMwxsdDMTCK5Z24EyJAvy63s8-duFobLXhI5iGAZ_WdGR6YPLq6t4kk3oq/s1080/Tips%20to%20help%20you%20get%20the%20most%20out%20of%20your%20References%20and%20Employments.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdBwdweDOMBznU-ywuWrKJt1nURxAI6Mqf3Cq0KSPvv1EQx97hSe-u3PVgr3vh25hfqauYnaOF72vGj-m8TNmzT_5X619cmJHXnyiENNAfrYoHJ0LF0GKMMQDwVcwgcEiMwxsdDMTCK5Z24EyJAvy63s8-duFobLXhI5iGAZ_WdGR6YPLq6t4kk3oq/w640-h640/Tips%20to%20help%20you%20get%20the%20most%20out%20of%20your%20References%20and%20Employments.jpg" title="Tips to help you get the most out of your employments and references." width="640" /></a></b></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Tips to Help You get the most out of your References and Employment Verifications!</span></b></p><p><b><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: large;">Knowing in advance exactly what information past employers will reveal during a background check is also key.</span></b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Not only does it give you a heads up, it also allows you time to prepare any mitigating information you can give to your potential employer.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: x-large;"><b>It is just as important to be proactive when it comes to your past employers!</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Do you really know what a former employer will say about you?</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“Employers can choose to reveal anything about you, your work performance, and even reason for leaving as long as it is the truth! However, that doesn’t mean that they will! </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Due to fear of litigation, many employers choose to only verify a former employee’s dates and title of employment. Some will also share whether that person is eligible for rehire. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">But what they will share is all dependent upon company policy and is not necessarily consistent company to company.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The best thing any job applicant can do is to know beforehand what a former employer will say about them long before they ever apply for a job”.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Check out the steps you need to take to prepare yourself for the employment verification check check <a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/2022/06/do-you-really-know-what-former-employer.html" target="_blank"><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b>here</b></span></i></a>!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>The bottom line is this ~ when it comes to your job search and the inevitable employment background check ~ it is always best to be prepared.</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Knowing in advance exactly what your references and past employers will reveal goes a long way toward relieving the angst of what your prospective new employer will find. It will also help you land the job ~ and that is your ultimate goal!</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Authored by </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJB_UYCiBhkQRnkrTaZCU5myj7iPiu54YskPMQzHOfXzMP2q66p865azrlcuBo7mzceUqtUnp_f8bAaiHzgkN5zJ3d4TkRPNCJSGVB8Wo1AUxY3Io06xuUumFHokUWhyFa2oqxRQyVWhOpAAI88wh-ivbJ4afU3Va3YNzVFpJEOSUeVqfk4WiwXFBV/s120/Signature.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="41" data-original-width="120" height="68" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJB_UYCiBhkQRnkrTaZCU5myj7iPiu54YskPMQzHOfXzMP2q66p865azrlcuBo7mzceUqtUnp_f8bAaiHzgkN5zJ3d4TkRPNCJSGVB8Wo1AUxY3Io06xuUumFHokUWhyFa2oqxRQyVWhOpAAI88wh-ivbJ4afU3Va3YNzVFpJEOSUeVqfk4WiwXFBV/w200-h68/Signature.png" width="200" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Need help preparing for your employment background check? <a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/p/contact.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Contact API Today</span></b></a>. We will answer your questions and help you make sure your reference and resume is “background check ready”!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqRFNFHRYBFj9Rieoro09WhPcmcbBBFU4nudWGJW7pgN-L9NBYnUUobB0Fmwg3D6qVDRAlVIvBQ2pLEvKxPr4q1uYCTeNLR5nktECQdqODzS3iGEmMhiL3WVL-z9UjhH3yLseMPm6Cm4KpZ5TU5XfuhylUMqM3LHMPbAFv4my1aymv1UzhkXBBdEFu/s760/Get%20Started%20Now!.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="100" data-original-width="760" height="53" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqRFNFHRYBFj9Rieoro09WhPcmcbBBFU4nudWGJW7pgN-L9NBYnUUobB0Fmwg3D6qVDRAlVIvBQ2pLEvKxPr4q1uYCTeNLR5nktECQdqODzS3iGEmMhiL3WVL-z9UjhH3yLseMPm6Cm4KpZ5TU5XfuhylUMqM3LHMPbAFv4my1aymv1UzhkXBBdEFu/w400-h53/Get%20Started%20Now!.jpg" title="Get Started Now and prepare for your Employment Background Check. 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Kline</div>KimberlyKlineAPIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00354442146549341156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2589118453488270969.post-23687972002768292622022-09-01T09:31:00.048-04:002022-09-01T09:31:00.208-04:00Happy Labor Day!<p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUlf6WOMsT1dMtLTprl0BeGOGSo_JX2vVEyXZJgl6yGBW7YOyOoSqyrdCRNeOWHXF6xByhAk_fLvKp1pJiWVGCOrs14Oy2ts1CFdf3EhYiXQo-gtWTaBa1q8E0IEAbAGEFSqNbAV4T3k1Eb2v5seWkisR-o3xeKNnNo2hyMXANWnlSW7ZqLrOYwgYO/s940/Labor%20Day%202022.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUlf6WOMsT1dMtLTprl0BeGOGSo_JX2vVEyXZJgl6yGBW7YOyOoSqyrdCRNeOWHXF6xByhAk_fLvKp1pJiWVGCOrs14Oy2ts1CFdf3EhYiXQo-gtWTaBa1q8E0IEAbAGEFSqNbAV4T3k1Eb2v5seWkisR-o3xeKNnNo2hyMXANWnlSW7ZqLrOYwgYO/w640-h536/Labor%20Day%202022.png" title="Happy Labor Day ~ thank you to all this country's workers for their contributions and achievements." width="640" /></a> </div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>On “Labor Day (we) pay tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers”.</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The origins of Labor Day and the Labor Movement began during “one of American labor history’s most dismal chapters” during the Industrial Revolution. At that time “the average American worked 12-hour days and seven-day weeks” and “children as young as 5 or 6 toiled in mills, factories and mines across the country”.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The workers, especially the very poor and recent immigrants, “faced extremely unsafe working conditions, with insufficient access to fresh air, sanitary facilities and breaks”.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">As a result of these working conditions, labor unions gained traction and companies fought back. They organized strikes in an attempt to increase safety and pay, while decreasing the grueling working hours.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“In the wake of this massive unrest and in an attempt to repair ties with American workers, Congress passed an act making Labor Day a legal holiday in the District of Columbia and the territories. On June 28, 1894, President Grover Cleveland signed it into law”.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Learn more about the history of Labor Day <a href="https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/labor-day-1" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">here</span></b></a>!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: x-large;"><b>The fight to ensure workplace safety and fair, equitable treatment continues today.</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The passage of important labor protection laws were crucial in this fight. They gave the American worker increased job safety, the right to employment benefits, and fair hiring and promotion practices. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The Top 8 of these Labor Protection Laws govern:</span></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: large;">Minimum Wage ~ ensures American workers receive a standardized “minimum wage” for their work</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Workplace Safety ~ Occupations Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Health Coverage ~ legislation to make health insurance a right for workers as most medium and large sized businesses</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Social Security ~ Social Security Act was signed into law in 1935</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Unemployment Benefits ~ helps those who are unemployed for “reasons outside their control”</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Whistleblower Protections ~ protects the rights of employees if they speak up about an employer who violates the law</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Family Leave ~ Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) signed into law by President Clinton in 1993.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Employment-Based Discrimination ~ The Civil Rights Act of 1964 makes it illegal for businesses to discriminate against an individual on the basis of “race, color, religion, sex, or national origin”. In 2009 the Ledbetter Fair Play Act increased the list to include women and minorities.</span></li></ul><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Find out more in “<a href="https://www.investopedia.com/articles/personal-finance/120914/8-federal-laws-protect-employees.asp" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Laws that Protect Employees</span></b></a>”.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>So while we need to understand the origins and reasons we celebrate Labor Day, we must not forget the number one reason to pay tribute ~ the American workers themselves!</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB6OdWiuke0Y-pVMSS04_Z4LEr2gNBaLbfEjbwDeTHxM0R5RuWcmo31bdje0gDMh2ned-AmECfWgo6cLkFJZb-bVEpc0ITfDp5wLvcZF0jFo55lstDHIae-0kjD9qC7W6MfHPgomYY9K5To-5gBJbp-KJ9V3gXNz8ktsCRtgY63BwwnCsBTnGOOO00/s1080/Labor%20Day%202022%20Instagram%20.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB6OdWiuke0Y-pVMSS04_Z4LEr2gNBaLbfEjbwDeTHxM0R5RuWcmo31bdje0gDMh2ned-AmECfWgo6cLkFJZb-bVEpc0ITfDp5wLvcZF0jFo55lstDHIae-0kjD9qC7W6MfHPgomYY9K5To-5gBJbp-KJ9V3gXNz8ktsCRtgY63BwwnCsBTnGOOO00/w640-h640/Labor%20Day%202022%20Instagram%20.png" title="Labor Day - The day of the American Worker" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: x-large;"><b>We are the laborers, the innovators, and the dreamers. We are the teachers, the caretakers, the craftsmen. The scientists, the protectors, and the multitude of other workers that make up the labor force of this nation.</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>It is our contributions day in and day out that are the backbone of our nation. We keep ourselves, our families, our cities, states, and country running and successful.</b> </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: x-large;"><b>And now it’s time to celebrate! 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Kline</div>KimberlyKlineAPIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00354442146549341156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2589118453488270969.post-56731370582553641702022-08-01T08:30:00.085-04:002022-08-01T08:30:00.194-04:00Can You “Edit” your Background Check?<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYDVbj2McSChvpj20sjazmA15IzZZ2W8iTqzwXyiIeafeq_KFr17cpt6k0CiZsMSwu45BpNnU5KHlWKq0wRDTVhArWyrBtqpzzHC4RiFcQFQfmHU5XS2u3i8kly1c9dArbbwmfVKGvJ9sTNT5sNVY9sJMzJMn8kUHX96LLmBKg1IAucpIZSMd4mhsU/s940/Can%20you%20Edit%20your%20Background%20Check%20Report.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYDVbj2McSChvpj20sjazmA15IzZZ2W8iTqzwXyiIeafeq_KFr17cpt6k0CiZsMSwu45BpNnU5KHlWKq0wRDTVhArWyrBtqpzzHC4RiFcQFQfmHU5XS2u3i8kly1c9dArbbwmfVKGvJ9sTNT5sNVY9sJMzJMn8kUHX96LLmBKg1IAucpIZSMd4mhsU/w640-h536/Can%20you%20Edit%20your%20Background%20Check%20Report.png" title="Can you "edit" your background check report? Find out here!" width="640" /></a></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Is it possible to “edit” or change your background check report?</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">This question was recently asked on a popular Q & A site and it got us thinking.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Do people really think they can change the results of a background check report to either make it more “favorable” or correct any errors?</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">So we decided to weigh in, and here is our answer…</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><i>“If you mean can you question or dispute any of the findings contained in a background check, then the answer is Yes. It doesn’t matter whether the investigating company is HireRight or another screening service, you have the right to dispute the findings contained in that check.</i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><i>However, you cannot simply “edit” that report yourself. If you find that your background check report contains errors, you need to immediately inform the employer that the report has errors. In fact, it is your right to not only dispute the findings but have the chance prove the findings are false or provide information to mitigate them.</i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><i>The FCRA (Fair Credit Reporting Act) requires employers to follow a specific process when they are confronted with information that might negatively impact their hiring decision.</i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Before making a final decision, Employers must:</i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Notify you, in writing, that negative information was found during your background check.</i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Provide you with a copy of the background check report, including contact information for the company that provided the report.</i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Provide you with a copy of “A Summary of Your Rights Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act”.</i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Allow you a minimum of 5 business days to provide proof that the information found is in error or mitigate the findings with additional information.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">So, while you cannot simply “edit” a background check, you have every right to refute the findings and have the chance to prove they are in error”.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: x-large;"><b>The fact is that, unfortunately, background check errors do happen!</b></span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">Job seekers can find themselves confronted with misinformation found in their background checks. They are then forced to prove not only that the findings wrong, but also to keep these errors from popping up again. This can be stressful and hard to do.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">It is simply not possible for you to go in and “edit” or alter any information contained in your report after the fact. And while </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">So, if you are looking for a job, or even being offered a promotion, it is best that you learn how to tackle this potential issue head on. And while it is your right to dispute and “fix” any errors in your background check, the better course of action is to be pro-active instead!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Be Proactive! Check your Background Check report for errors before you apply for any job!</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTDOm7NJw6BspQhVIpqkpKs78oRwz76Cy804G5mDNht8b5JoxnNfRU3B0RnJfB8vjnG_vbs4ItOqw4JwzlTaF65axugWMYeH3UwKGu68TdhwwDxwLZm4GpZI8q2eZTscUD5ZlDMBWyeplMPgO9CPkDRBiPhsbPV7jv8pkFc1WuLiWC8jnVxQBp5Knc/s1080/Be%20Proactive...Check%20your%20Background%20Check%20for%20errors%20before%20you%20apply%20for%20any%20job!.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTDOm7NJw6BspQhVIpqkpKs78oRwz76Cy804G5mDNht8b5JoxnNfRU3B0RnJfB8vjnG_vbs4ItOqw4JwzlTaF65axugWMYeH3UwKGu68TdhwwDxwLZm4GpZI8q2eZTscUD5ZlDMBWyeplMPgO9CPkDRBiPhsbPV7jv8pkFc1WuLiWC8jnVxQBp5Knc/w640-h640/Be%20Proactive...Check%20your%20Background%20Check%20for%20errors%20before%20you%20apply%20for%20any%20job!.png" title="Be Proactive...check your background check for errors before you apply!" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">“The best way is to Do a Background Check on Yourself before you ever even start your job search!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Hiring delays are never in your or an employer’s best interest. The wait keeps you both in limbo. You are stalled in your job search and the employer is unable to hire for the position they need. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Taking the time before you apply to make sure that any information “out there” about you is factual simply makes sense for you both!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">It will prevent you from being unduly surprised and allow the employer to more quickly get the information they need to make an informed hiring decision. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">By pre-doing a background check on yourself, you will be able to see exactly what an employment background check will uncover and give you the opportunity to double check the results and see if they are accurate”.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Once you receive your report, it is essential that you check it for any and all errors. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Possible errors may include:</b></span></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: large;">Misspellings of your name</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Incorrect or Missing Date of Birth</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Missing or Incorrect Social Security Number</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Incorrect Past Addresses</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Criminal Charges attributed to you in error</span></li></ul><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">If you find any discrepancies, then now is the time to fix them….and here is where you need to have proof.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>This proof should include:</b></span></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: large;">Documents listing your legal name</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">A full list of your past addresses and your dates of residence at each</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">If incorrect criminal history is found ~ obtain a copy of the record directly from the court and find out how you can get any errors corrected</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">If education /degree history is in error ~ contact the school/university directly to get the record corrected and obtain a report from them that shows your updated/corrected information</span></li></ul><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">And then make sure that your resume is “Background Check Ready” moving forward. Find out more in “<a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/2019/10/errors-in-your-background-check-report.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b><i>Errors in your Background Check Report? Find out what You need to do Now</i></b></span></a>”!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Background Check errors do occur. That is why your best bet is to know what is “out there” about you and fix any problems before you even apply for any new job or promotion.</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Not only will it save you unnecessary worry and frustration, it will increase the chances of getting the job!</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Authored by </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdzEpaMbKsU7iZz8XdRJ1MLdqTpPn_EpD06-A_TBcwDGL96cr1bb-am7YjWfgvaK33Npqc4qbN7nO_YeHCg7yFr5iclqSRfTtU13V-HRAlIvfXHoGY4GCWgX2_50N_7U-Y7KJPHRsdG5PzDP3nGcgYcMkWjjEbwUhEKTBtE-YZ43BWg-aQjVclWrhF/s120/Signature.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="41" data-original-width="120" height="68" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdzEpaMbKsU7iZz8XdRJ1MLdqTpPn_EpD06-A_TBcwDGL96cr1bb-am7YjWfgvaK33Npqc4qbN7nO_YeHCg7yFr5iclqSRfTtU13V-HRAlIvfXHoGY4GCWgX2_50N_7U-Y7KJPHRsdG5PzDP3nGcgYcMkWjjEbwUhEKTBtE-YZ43BWg-aQjVclWrhF/w200-h68/Signature.png" width="200" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Discover additional information on your Job Search and Employment Background checks <a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/p/api-services.html" target="_blank"><b><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">here</span></i></b></a>!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1Zr1P56ZjO0pXCpWErG7t1B1U9044Y8w2Kz7IFPBlbbsJHoCrN7JYMfQ3ccyimgi6HDoX5yQx7ORO4DHMW7C9-TdyWfoJDLghiSukyE1CvDgC9iggb9TywicxCAwrQdoU5dBv2NUeq6UD8MZedT28nxT4HexIkpxsl-eL2BxlOrbnVjTJfhmIgK_Q/s760/Get%20Started%20Now!.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="100" data-original-width="760" height="85" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1Zr1P56ZjO0pXCpWErG7t1B1U9044Y8w2Kz7IFPBlbbsJHoCrN7JYMfQ3ccyimgi6HDoX5yQx7ORO4DHMW7C9-TdyWfoJDLghiSukyE1CvDgC9iggb9TywicxCAwrQdoU5dBv2NUeq6UD8MZedT28nxT4HexIkpxsl-eL2BxlOrbnVjTJfhmIgK_Q/w640-h85/Get%20Started%20Now!.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span>Learn more </span><a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/p/about.html" target="_blank"><b><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">About Us</span></i></b></a><span> and check out </span><a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/p/our-happy-clients.html" target="_blank"><b><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Our Client Reviews</span></i></b></a><span> too!</span></div></span><p></p><p><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Access Profiles Blog copyrighted 2012-2019. 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Kline</div>KimberlyKlineAPIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00354442146549341156noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2589118453488270969.post-92002500356238126612022-06-27T11:42:00.001-04:002022-06-27T11:42:36.175-04:00Do You really know what a former Employer will say about You?<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4wLbJBkDmPU77-7UCuQJw3GcFZ4opBZ0h1kbz49n5V1I-FMP5lBRXTLgo_7HVCdQOilGsNj13jlyQCXnKTXPjK4QICNYq1ZSDO4oSyLyb1prdhtcRlzJ7HumLEeKpr4ykNEn5H3C9HEe4bGHElMCI3u5gIOAd4JNS20A_y0uXoF0c8kcF4TaZ5kA2/s940/Do%20you%20know%20what%20a%20former%20employer%20will%20say%20about%20you.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4wLbJBkDmPU77-7UCuQJw3GcFZ4opBZ0h1kbz49n5V1I-FMP5lBRXTLgo_7HVCdQOilGsNj13jlyQCXnKTXPjK4QICNYq1ZSDO4oSyLyb1prdhtcRlzJ7HumLEeKpr4ykNEn5H3C9HEe4bGHElMCI3u5gIOAd4JNS20A_y0uXoF0c8kcF4TaZ5kA2/w640-h536/Do%20you%20know%20what%20a%20former%20employer%20will%20say%20about%20you.png" title="Do you know what a former employer will say about you?" width="640" /></a></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Do you really know what a former employer will say about you?</b></span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">While some may know exactly what information a former or current employer will share, many are most likely not sure.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">So, when this question was posed on Quora.com, we decided to weigh in!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><i>"Employers can choose to reveal anything about you, your work performance, and even reason for leaving as long as it is the truth! However, that doesn’t mean that they will! Due to fear of litigation, many employers choose to only verify a former employee’s dates and title of employment. Some will also share whether that person is eligible for rehire. But what they will share is all dependent upon company policy and is not necessarily consistent company to company. However, a good background check professional will check and develop references to “fill in the gaps”. That means they will question not only the references listed by an applicant, but also ask those references for another source they could contact who has knowledge about the applicant’s work history and job performance. The best thing any job applicant can do is to know beforehand what a former employer will say about them and choose their references wisely. And both of these can be accomplished by doing a background check on themselves long before they ever apply for a job".</i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Check out other answers to this question <a href="https://www.quora.com/What-information-can-an-employer-release-for-employment-verification" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b>here</b></span></a>!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: x-large;"><b>While our answer is accurate, it only went so far. There is much more you should know and consider when it comes to what a company representative can or will say concerning your employment.</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Some states and localities actually have statutes addressing this issue, while others do not. And even among areas that have regulations the guidelines can vary.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">However, there is some information that past employers commonly reveal. These are your start and finish dates and your job title. For a growing number of companies, this is the extent of the information they will provide. Some others may also include your reason for leaving and whether you are eligible for rehire.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Many states have regulations that outline the information a previous employer can reveal. These may cover things like requiring a signed release or limiting the information provided. In some instances, employers that follow these guidelines are then protected from being sued for defamation.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Then there are also states and localities that have no limitations at all or where information can only be provided to certain types of businesses ~ hospitals, home health agencies, banks, public utilities, transportation companies, and contractors.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">So, what can you do to give yourself a heads up on what past employers will share?</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Do a little research! Find out the laws in your state and locality governing employer background check guidelines, along with any state and locality where you may have worked!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">But despite “best practices” and legal regulations, can you really be 100% sure that you know what a former employer will say about you? That is why your best course of action is to take the time to do a Background Check on yourself first!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Discover how <a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/2020/05/what-is-previous-employer-really.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b>here</b></span></a>!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfaXpi9qFc_pF1Hq8DVEC4YzWLoVnVnr7bi5CGHWLGP6R1EIWbqyyFd0B50QreUpAM1QTQoUKHLePVdD-wFXH94K907SAm0OS1E_RNyznzX_HGCmrAR5iDPtH8-CWmgU2iEqZPFVV-FucvmGhpcB7PcW60tqna6JvDDnmm6HOtOlMYttNRLZF20cvS/s1080/Steps%20you%20need%20to%20take%20to%20prepare%20yourself%20for%20the%20employment%20&%20reference%20check.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfaXpi9qFc_pF1Hq8DVEC4YzWLoVnVnr7bi5CGHWLGP6R1EIWbqyyFd0B50QreUpAM1QTQoUKHLePVdD-wFXH94K907SAm0OS1E_RNyznzX_HGCmrAR5iDPtH8-CWmgU2iEqZPFVV-FucvmGhpcB7PcW60tqna6JvDDnmm6HOtOlMYttNRLZF20cvS/w640-h640/Steps%20you%20need%20to%20take%20to%20prepare%20yourself%20for%20the%20employment%20&%20reference%20check.png" title="Steps you need to take to prepare yourself for the Employment and Reference check" width="640" /></a></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>But taking these steps is only part of it. You also need to be ready with a great list of contacts and references for each position you have held, and know how to choose those sources wisely!</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">Many companies will ask for a list of references and/or supervisor names to verify your employment and even act as a general source to speak to your character. It is important for you to create this list carefully. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Don’t fall prey to one of the biggest mistakes a job seeker can make ~ listing your former employers, supervisors, or professors as references without asking them first!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">This simple step can save you from the embarrassment of a less-than-stellar recommendation and give your references a most welcome heads up.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">In fact, this common courtesy can greatly increase your chances of getting the job. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">7 Tips for getting the Best References</span></b></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Make a List</span></b> ~ </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">Take a look at your resume and for each employer, list your managers, supervisors, and even relevant co-workers. Include any internships or volunteer positions you may have had as these can be great sources.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Check it Twice</b> ~ take a hard look at who you listed. Keep those that know you and your work well, and eliminate the others. Strive to have 2 or 3 quality references for each of your jobs listed.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Spread the Word</span></b> ~ Get in touch with each of the people you plan to list as a reference to see if they are willing to help you. It at all possible, go see them in person or phone them. Rely on email only as a last resort.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Fill in the Details</b> ~ Once you have your final list, it is time fill them in on the details. Make sure they know the job you are seeking and with what company. It is also helpful to give them a quick rundown of the skills they are looking for in the job description.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Do a Double Check</span></b> ~ Make sure that you have up to date contact information for each of your references. Confirm their current company and job title. Also be sure to ask them the best way to reach them ~ at work, on their cell ~ and list that as the main contact number.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>The Final Draft</b> ~ create your stellar reference list. Include all pertinent information for each reference ~ name, company & title, contact number and email. It is also good to list the dates you worked with them and where.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">A Thank You goes a Long Wa</span></b><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b>y</b></span> ~ Sending a thank you note to your references is a great way to show them your appreciation, and to let them know if you landed the job. Even if you were not successful, this little gesture will ensure their help as you continue your job search. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Learn more about each of these tips and making the most of your references <a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/2014/08/your-references-be-smart-ask-first.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b>here</b></span></a>!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>So, if you wonder what a former employer can or will say about you, your best course of action is to do your homework and find out long before you ever apply for a job. Contacting them directly and choosing your sources and references carefully will not only give you peace of mind it will increase your chances of landing the job.</b></span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Authored by </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTPvN5Ivy4hB9XXhOSoHeQ71Cp_ZqGy6JzWBWO1TF37MQmKbg8bZEoCnUO2Vikx5Vys4aQweyuYhjCNWkMg-RPFEtt7pZ-iYqP0Cm8D2wVisSSMtT4aRlQ8n159X448YyOWj7PABcq75tbVOKIWwJuxz-JRVSICmD_Am9Cu67kY__uqeLmhGt6SLud/s120/Signature.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="41" data-original-width="120" height="68" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTPvN5Ivy4hB9XXhOSoHeQ71Cp_ZqGy6JzWBWO1TF37MQmKbg8bZEoCnUO2Vikx5Vys4aQweyuYhjCNWkMg-RPFEtt7pZ-iYqP0Cm8D2wVisSSMtT4aRlQ8n159X448YyOWj7PABcq75tbVOKIWwJuxz-JRVSICmD_Am9Cu67kY__uqeLmhGt6SLud/w200-h68/Signature.png" width="200" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">API can help you prepare for your employment background check. <a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/p/contact.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b>Contact Us</b></span></a> Today!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_UF_E_6jZAYgqgEa3I8kXBzQer8f7LIsRj_IxxJrd5zZoW9zrNK_MQDVEIAUIy1P6BNBfZsbUp5YjUuB2vGJ_cnb4Ruid6-B3WAX3z_H4FEeby3m4mot2AzceC2UyZ2T4-yAHEnuNShLejKCfRzu6QMen5HUhv738DFG0hUlNnLpOZvsKEY2JKJLu/s760/Get%20Started%20Now!.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="100" data-original-width="760" height="85" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_UF_E_6jZAYgqgEa3I8kXBzQer8f7LIsRj_IxxJrd5zZoW9zrNK_MQDVEIAUIy1P6BNBfZsbUp5YjUuB2vGJ_cnb4Ruid6-B3WAX3z_H4FEeby3m4mot2AzceC2UyZ2T4-yAHEnuNShLejKCfRzu6QMen5HUhv738DFG0hUlNnLpOZvsKEY2JKJLu/w640-h85/Get%20Started%20Now!.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Learn more <a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/p/about.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">About Us</span></b></a> and <a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/p/api-services.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b>Our Services</b></span></a> too!</span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Access Profiles Blog copyrighted 2012-2019. Writer and creator Kimberly A. Kline</div>KimberlyKlineAPIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00354442146549341156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2589118453488270969.post-3406018278761911542022-06-06T11:41:00.003-04:002022-06-06T11:53:31.022-04:00Steps You should take Now to find your first “Real Job”!<p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVpuSoeD1IiSG6TKjLVkL4agrWgLHCC8LSBV4La5Q0JWQqLJd4YHkyKRu_Z4eLr6O0daBswrvMjR1id5Q9Z1_ZCDeVj8ULDzC21j3yOtxU2GdnfNf06-YJ3Z6jz2YB3Muq6tp73EvSaICCmBNKnEpurLeuC7f8y2zLxJm7NtUBp2YJo_IGDCwm6GOp/s940/Steps%20you%20should%20take%20now%20to%20find%20your%20first%20Real%20Job.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVpuSoeD1IiSG6TKjLVkL4agrWgLHCC8LSBV4La5Q0JWQqLJd4YHkyKRu_Z4eLr6O0daBswrvMjR1id5Q9Z1_ZCDeVj8ULDzC21j3yOtxU2GdnfNf06-YJ3Z6jz2YB3Muq6tp73EvSaICCmBNKnEpurLeuC7f8y2zLxJm7NtUBp2YJo_IGDCwm6GOp/w640-h536/Steps%20you%20should%20take%20now%20to%20find%20your%20first%20Real%20Job.png" title="Steps you should take now to find your first real job!" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: x-large;"><b>This is the time of year when graduates are hitting the job market. Whether it is from high school, college, or even a great trade school, they all have one thing in common ~ they are ready for their first “Real Job”!</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The question now is how and where do you begin?</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>The short answer is this ~ do your research, don’t forget to network, and be ready to “sell” yourself!</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The key is to approach finding a job much like you did getting ready for exams. Preparation, studying, and a great mind set are what will get you through.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">And it all starts with following these tips ~</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Make sure your Resume is “Background Check Ready”.</b> The majority of employers will do some type of background check before making their hiring decision. There is simply no point in applying for any job until all the information listed in your resume is accurate and contains no “red flags”. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">You need to:</span></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: large;">Make sure your resume is “clean”</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Never list a degree, diploma, or certification you haven’t earned</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">make sure all past employments are accurate</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Know in advance what your past employers / references will say about you</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Be ready to mitigate any employment “gaps” or inaccuracies</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Do a background check on yourself first</span></li></ul><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Remember, the key to any good resume is to make sure it is first and foremost a way to market You to your new employer. And starting with any kind of discrepancies is not the way to go!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Learn more in “<a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/2014/05/tips-to-help-you-get-your-resume.html" target="_blank"><b><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Tips to Help you get your resume background check ready</span></i></b></a>”!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Create Your Professional Online Presence and Clean Up your existing Profiles </b>Are you on LinkedIn? This social network is a must for creating a professional persona. Create a profile that is not simply a list of your credentials. Make it interesting! Put the focus on sharing “you”, what makes you unique, and what drives you (there are a lot of great tips out there to make your LI profile shine).</span><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Now check out your existing social profiles. Take the time to give them a good, hard look and remove anything questionable that could result in a bad impression of you. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Asking yourself these questions BEFORE you post anything online is the wise way to go.</span></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: large;">What do your Social Profiles say about You?</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Do they show you in a good light?</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Have you shared things you are not proud of?</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Do they highlight the best things about you?</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Would You be Proud to Share Them?</span></li></ul><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Remember, what you post online can impact your job search. Learn more in “<a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/2022/04/can-what-you-post-on-social-media.html" target="_blank"><b><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Discover how your Social Media Posts can keep you from getting the Job You Want</span></i></b></a>”.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Bottom line, employers are bound to look! So make sure your social profiles are up to par!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Focus Your Job search - but not too narrowly! </b>Only applying for jobs that fit you exactly, or throwing your net too wide, is not the way to get the job you want.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Instead, create a job search strategy that keeps in mind your goals, skills, and interests. No one job may fit them all. But, as long as you are focused on finding something where you can explore your interests and where you can contribute, you will be adding something valuable to your professional work experience. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Use Your Connections</b> You may not think you have any, but think again. Did you have any summer jobs or internships? A former supervisor might be the perfect person to help you meet someone who can help you find a job.</span><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">How about reaching out to your family or friends? Let them know you are looking to start your career and they may have some suggestions.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">And don’t forget your university’s Alumni network. Many universities forge strong connections among their Alumni. Join and stay active. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Use your College’s Resources </b>Does your university have a career center? Check it out! You will find a variety of resources that will help you with your resume and job search. Many universities also host job fairs. This is a great way to check out many different companies at once.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Don’t be afraid to get out and network! </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Seek out local professional associations and attend networking events. Be ready to tell people what you do (or want to do) and what you have done to get yourself ready. But don’t forget to listen first! Going in with a pitch without showing a genuine interest in others will put people off.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMz2BwGiCZzXM4wzd-luViyqG1brRHEPzO-x0kyZnlPxG6_GVtXE1ue7o7a-KgBJiwzT_uubbvC5rNJeA1sNvE0Lrk8UzidyLvjrWYCSGjm7AV0acMaRGjulKDnj4kJiUP9qb9voPfjH8HKvfOXXi_wLoAYpcAiRzHH_iCNlY39uYVSXFWVLgt5Z86/s1080/Today%20I%20shall%20behave%20as%20if%20this%20is%20the%20day%20I%20will%20be%20remembered..png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMz2BwGiCZzXM4wzd-luViyqG1brRHEPzO-x0kyZnlPxG6_GVtXE1ue7o7a-KgBJiwzT_uubbvC5rNJeA1sNvE0Lrk8UzidyLvjrWYCSGjm7AV0acMaRGjulKDnj4kJiUP9qb9voPfjH8HKvfOXXi_wLoAYpcAiRzHH_iCNlY39uYVSXFWVLgt5Z86/w640-h640/Today%20I%20shall%20behave%20as%20if%20this%20is%20the%20day%20I%20will%20be%20remembered..png" title="Today is the day I shall behave as if this is the day I'll be remembered ~ Dr. Seuss" width="640" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Research Companies Before You Apply </b>Do your homework. Check out their company website. Make sure you understand the company “brand”, how they started, and what they do. Find them on LinkedIn and other social networks.</span><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">They will be screening you, and you need to screen them in much the same way. Any information you find will also help you prepare for your interview. Learning all you can about your target companies just makes sense.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Pay Attention to Application “Rules” </b>Many jobs you apply for will require online applications. Be sure to follow all instructions carefully ~ remember, this will often be your first impression!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">But no matter what method they use to collect their applications, in all cases you need to pay close attention to neatness, spelling, clarity, and legibility. Losing out on a possible interview due to sloppiness or an incomplete application will not get you the interview you need.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Don’t Underestimate the Power of a Thank You </b>If you are lucky enough to be called in for an interview, then you know that they are at least interested in what they have seen on your resume/application. The interview will simply be the next step in finding out if you are a good fit. This is where your company research will come in handy</span><span style="font-size: x-large;">.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Be sure to be ready with tangible examples of problems you have solved, what you have learned, and why you want to work for them. Making sure they understand what you will bring to their company is important.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">But no matter how well the interview went, it can all be erased unless you remember the Power of a Thank You!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Not only should you thank them in person on the day of the interview, you need to follow up with a thank you email to anyone you met with throughout the day.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Be sure to express your thanks to them for taking the time to meet with you. It is also a good idea to personalize each thank you with any specifics you may have discussed during your interview. Making them more “personal” can go a long way in making a good impression.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Consider Continuing Your Education (Grad School), Taking an Internship, or Volunteering. </b>If you are still not getting anywhere in finding a job, then you may have to consider some alternatives.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">If you believe grad school is in your future, then take a look at some programs that will further your professional skills. In fact, it is sometimes easier to simply continue on and complete the education you need before getting a job. You are still comfortable with studying, exams, and all the other things that go along with going to school. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">And if you haven’t already had an internship, it is not too late to find one. This can be a great way to increase your “real world” skills and extend your connections.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Do You Volunteer? Now can be the perfect time to start. Not only will it make you more invested in your community, it is a valuable addition to any resume.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Be Patient </b>Don’t get discouraged. It will take time to land your first job, or even to get an interview. This is not a reflection on you. Just stay focused on being positive.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Most new grads and job seekers will apply for dozens of jobs and many will never even receive a response. Remember, everyone goes through it and we all had to start somewhere.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Check out “<a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/2015/05/attention-new-grads-what-you-need-to-do.html" target="_blank"><b><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Attention New Grads ~ What you need to do to land your first job!</span></i></b></a>” to find information on how to best accomplish your goals!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>It takes work to find a good job and how you approach that search can make all the difference. Doing everything you can before you even apply to prepare yourself is key!</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">Authored by</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIFRww6dKgegC2X42zjwVIKA-dMUImiTT0ZzBktB9KojovJLU2nqYpzrQ6mLT7OXf1K683v-Udtvmuf7T8xClAC0nuVVhuwXO8uXniC46e7qWmAsu459yDj_xUvMJHx9yE_QnVbgccBHFQ8UckGuV5AyDpr77UYz40Hw5ofkGOVDcDVx7kFlvzMDRO/s120/Signature.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="41" data-original-width="120" height="68" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIFRww6dKgegC2X42zjwVIKA-dMUImiTT0ZzBktB9KojovJLU2nqYpzrQ6mLT7OXf1K683v-Udtvmuf7T8xClAC0nuVVhuwXO8uXniC46e7qWmAsu459yDj_xUvMJHx9yE_QnVbgccBHFQ8UckGuV5AyDpr77UYz40Hw5ofkGOVDcDVx7kFlvzMDRO/w200-h68/Signature.png" width="200" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Check out our site for more information on <a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/p/api-services.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Background Checks and your Job Search</span></b></a>!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVMgIToOJbsJngpaszt8hkELaussjk5fMYx8fK0W7JUJGtaN-okKAXJSbOyJwbIbbH0DTZskR-FaBrVD1DOSh6EpP7TltabC70lgzDQquE4CMl9fNrk09xoBu2-EvkgFpt2SMzKnYKytdqHAzB5YbO9gIoTOkir4-e2zovL-dhW8Cf2WDGJsFUB3X6/s1080/Kimberly%20A.%20Kline.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVMgIToOJbsJngpaszt8hkELaussjk5fMYx8fK0W7JUJGtaN-okKAXJSbOyJwbIbbH0DTZskR-FaBrVD1DOSh6EpP7TltabC70lgzDQquE4CMl9fNrk09xoBu2-EvkgFpt2SMzKnYKytdqHAzB5YbO9gIoTOkir4-e2zovL-dhW8Cf2WDGJsFUB3X6/s320/Kimberly%20A.%20Kline.png" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Find out more <a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/p/about.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">About Us</span></b></a> too!</span></p><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Access Profiles Blog copyrighted 2012-2019. Writer and creator Kimberly A. Kline</div>KimberlyKlineAPIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00354442146549341156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2589118453488270969.post-87825751296797525772022-04-24T08:30:00.036-04:002022-04-25T08:43:56.572-04:00Can what You post on Social Media effect your Job?<p style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl06rieJtSvedXDHH8qtbfn9HLWmoEfeIQmDe7elnbPYBtvOqyWml1fJoUpz174aJXC3M3rnDNf6mvP8hViplBXUbIZeCdBud8U2HrjPMF2WepUQEW3R2jcYGPfRWzI5EBD9b6n4obLCAjyOPUtEj5tKgKkUUL9oBzlCWDwDyEN6B1nlOZN4WIZhpT/s940/Can%20what%20You%20post%20on%20Social%20Media%20effect%20Your%20Job.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl06rieJtSvedXDHH8qtbfn9HLWmoEfeIQmDe7elnbPYBtvOqyWml1fJoUpz174aJXC3M3rnDNf6mvP8hViplBXUbIZeCdBud8U2HrjPMF2WepUQEW3R2jcYGPfRWzI5EBD9b6n4obLCAjyOPUtEj5tKgKkUUL9oBzlCWDwDyEN6B1nlOZN4WIZhpT/w640-h536/Can%20what%20You%20post%20on%20Social%20Media%20effect%20Your%20Job.png" title="Can what you post on Social Media effect your Job?" width="640" /></a><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Do you post on Social Media? Could what you post be considered “controversial”? Then you need to read this…</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The following question was recently asked on Quora, a popular Q & A site, and we think it is worth sharing.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>“What types of recourse do I have against people who contact my employers about things I have on Facebook?”.</i></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Posting on social media sites has become more common than ever. And many are not at all shy about sharing their views on practically anything and everything, no matter how controversial the subject.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">That is why when we came across this question, we knew it was time to weigh in, and here is our answer…..</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><i>“You have no recourse whatsoever. That is the nature of Facebook and other social sites. By using those sites you are choosing to put things “out there” about your life, your opinions, and more. If someone shares something with your employer that you willingly post, then that is on you. And if your employer believes that what you are posting can harm their business in any way, then you may face the consequences of your post. The exception (to this) would be if they were lying or were attributing something to you that you did not post. Otherwise, you have no standing to object. Your best bet is to be proactive instead. Change the settings on your social media accounts to private, “friends only”, etc. Don’t list your employer in your profile or at least make it visible to a select audience. And even better yet, be very careful what you post in the first place. Does it project what you want others to know about you? Will it cause an issue if your family, friends, or even your employer see it? Remember, every single thing you do online projects an image about you. Is it the one you want to share?”.</i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">You can see the original question and other responses <a href="https://www.quora.com/What-types-of-recourse-do-I-have-against-people-who-contact-my-employers-about-things-I-have-on-Facebook?__nsrc__=4" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">here</span></b></a>!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Despite what you may think about the “fairness” or “morality” of someone sending your employer information concerning your social media posts, there is nothing illegal about it.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">So it is best you face that fact and realize that what you post online can effect you, your job, and even your family.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">You may argue that it shouldn’t be that way, but that doesn’t change the reality that it can and does!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: x-large;"><b>That is why you need to understand the potential ramifications of what you post online and learn what you can do to mitigate your exposure.</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>First you should recognize that nothing you share on Social Media is ever really private!</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“How Much of what You Post Online is Really Private? Should You be Concerned what is “Out There” About You? The answer? A Resounding YES!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Despite privacy settings, probably very little of what you post online is truly private. Do you know what friends or “online acquaintances” are posting or sharing online about you?</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">A hot topic is how employers use information on social media both during the hiring process and in dictating employee conduct. Questions revolve around how much of what is found can be used to either make employment decisions or be used to contain existing employee’s online behavior.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Your best course of action is to imagine anything you post could possibly be seen by a wide variety of people ~ your family, friends, neighbors, teachers, employers, and even those that are strangers to you. Using that as a guide, do you still want to share that post? Asking yourself that question BEFORE you share is the wise way to go.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Discover more about how employers use social media to make both hiring and retention decisions <a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/2013/01/social-media-background-checks-and.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">here</span></b></a>!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWfrHBkf-0RltB9At3vvxZqi6x-Vu1rf0IAR6hLr81WZkuaqWGYbzUHAvLC2jeQL57JFGbAlwoFzX-Ne__L3LJ9J4ky9a_mgmE1Gu6HnxP0c_cuMvCIa8K5gLHirImXPx3Y7qBfEAhhnRoeeVaf0bI6mY89YcOoK2djvbwfrhfA83FWNkFjpqTqyMC/s1080/Did%20you%20know%20your%20social%20media%20posts%20can%20get%20you%20fired.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWfrHBkf-0RltB9At3vvxZqi6x-Vu1rf0IAR6hLr81WZkuaqWGYbzUHAvLC2jeQL57JFGbAlwoFzX-Ne__L3LJ9J4ky9a_mgmE1Gu6HnxP0c_cuMvCIa8K5gLHirImXPx3Y7qBfEAhhnRoeeVaf0bI6mY89YcOoK2djvbwfrhfA83FWNkFjpqTqyMC/w640-h640/Did%20you%20know%20your%20social%20media%20posts%20can%20get%20you%20fired.png" title="Did you know your social media posts can get you fired?" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://ctt.ac/bxwVC" target="_blank"><b>Did you know....Your Social Media posts can get you Fired? "Tweet This"!</b></a></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: x-large;"><b>It is also important that you realize that what you post can impact your Job Search, future promotions, and even your educational goals.</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“Did You Know that what you post on Social Media can have an impact on you not only today but in the future? It can effect your chances at getting into the right school, landing your dream job, getting promoted, or even keeping the job you have.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Your social media sites are increasingly being viewed by everyone from college admissions workers to employers and recruiters. What you have posted there is seen as a reflection of who you really are ~ above and beyond what is found on your application, resume, or even how you conduct yourself in the workplace. And especially problematic are the current prevalence of "keyboard warriors" who have no problem attacking others who disagree with their views, especially when it comes to hot topics like politics, religion, and even the COVID pandemic.</span><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Posts that show illegal, questionable, or even violent behavior may cause you to be passed over. Comments that attack, degrade, or threaten others put your character, and the possibility of that you may impact the company's image, in question. And if any of your posts or profiles contradict what you may have listed on your resume, this is certainly a “red flag” when it comes time to make you an offer.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Before you apply to college or for any job, you need to ask yourself some hard questions about your social profiles. In fact, they would be excellent questions to consider before you even post!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">You should Ask Yourself ~</span></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: large;">What do your Social Profiles say about You?</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Do they show you in a good light?</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Have you shared things you are not proud of?</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Do they highlight the best things about you?</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Would You be Proud to Share Them?</span></li></ul><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Learn more about how what you post on social media can effect your job search in “<a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/2017/03/why-we-all-need-to-be-educated-about.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Discover how your Social Media Posts can keep you from getting the Job You Want</span></b></a>”.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Social media sites can be a great way to stay in touch with friends, keep up with current news and sports, and even share and comment on issues that are important to us.</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>But you need to use it wisely. That means understanding that what you post can have consequences to you, your future, and your job.</b></span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Authored by </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVxotz_096XrA0HgFGW70j7JpBVosqd6LZN2tXgoH4Fpe-3UuZesdSvIIsEBBJoH9qWH-QIK9dcMJ_hh-sDfL9PrP2lYu48rhKusPccMrzd1UXOOCHI9xMLYng6r2QOJBOV3tARDGSIWLz4dcIzlr3zE2eBwBAc4NBOsF5PNZhyF4c4aUZ7foTf-c8/s120/Signature.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="41" data-original-width="120" height="68" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVxotz_096XrA0HgFGW70j7JpBVosqd6LZN2tXgoH4Fpe-3UuZesdSvIIsEBBJoH9qWH-QIK9dcMJ_hh-sDfL9PrP2lYu48rhKusPccMrzd1UXOOCHI9xMLYng6r2QOJBOV3tARDGSIWLz4dcIzlr3zE2eBwBAc4NBOsF5PNZhyF4c4aUZ7foTf-c8/w200-h68/Signature.png" width="200" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Looking for a Job? 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Kline</div>KimberlyKlineAPIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00354442146549341156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2589118453488270969.post-38667822547314054222022-03-20T08:30:00.006-04:002022-03-22T10:34:10.297-04:00Will Unpaid Work Experience Hinder your Job Search?<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3mc3BBzqWeujFq9oJ8UGMGCto83BGIt0smz-7e3RdBbLPukIpTlrwnAX6ZBvTydQtInakcj4LkstnGcSdNyyZLrfOSbO1n7hDmwVMhIorUki9X400VD8lX9rYdNzWKursBiCejZGkaDzECqbhD8piK-5MmZUuM-3cP4BcLq8McJGaCKn4DeC4RFt5/s940/Will%20Unpaid%20Work%20Experience%20hinder%20your%20Job%20Search.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3mc3BBzqWeujFq9oJ8UGMGCto83BGIt0smz-7e3RdBbLPukIpTlrwnAX6ZBvTydQtInakcj4LkstnGcSdNyyZLrfOSbO1n7hDmwVMhIorUki9X400VD8lX9rYdNzWKursBiCejZGkaDzECqbhD8piK-5MmZUuM-3cP4BcLq8McJGaCKn4DeC4RFt5/w640-h536/Will Unpaid Work Experience hinder your Job Search.png" title="Will unpaid work experience hinder your job search?" width="640" /></a></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Will unpaid work experience cause a problem in the employer verification part of my background check?</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">This was asked recently on the popular Q & A site, Quora and we were intrigued. So many job seekers have questions and concerns when it comes to optimizing their resume and preparing for the employment background check. Since alleviating those worries is part of our mission, we wanted to weigh in with our perspective and advice.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Here is our answer ~ </span></p><p><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: large;"><i><b>"Unpaid, volunteer, or intern type positions are great additions to any resume ~ especially when they yielded skills or experience that can translate to your career! Including them will not cause any issues when it comes to the employment background check unless you try to pass them off as Paid Positions. That would send off a bright red flag! However, including them as unpaid references will help you as long as when contacted, they have something nice to say. That is why I recommend that you contact any reference long before you list them on your resume. Give them a “heads up” that they may be contacted and ask them if they are willing to give you a good reference. Even finding out in advance what information past employers will give to potential employers or screening companies is in your best interest. This way you will be prepared as to what an employment background check will find!".</b></i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Discover more answers to this question <a href="https://www.quora.com/Will-unpaid-work-experience-cause-problem-in-my-employer-verification-part-in-background-check-procedure" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">here</span></b></a>!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Instead of feeling angst when you apply for any job, your best bet is to be prepared. And it all starts with your resume!</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“When you are in the midst of a job search, one thing you can count on is that some type of background check will be part of the equation.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Most employers will check to see if you have the education, skills, and past experience needed for the job ~ and your resume will most likely be your first introduction.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Job Seekers Take Note ~ It is vital that Your Resume be “Background Check Ready”!</span></b> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Making sure your resume is completely truthful is the best start. The key is to make sure all your information is clear and accurate, and following these 6 tips will help!</span></p><p></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: large;">Make sure your resume is “clean”</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Make sure you never list a degree you haven’t earned</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Make sure all past employments are accurate</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Make sure you know what your past employers will say about you</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Make sure you can mitigate any employment “gaps”</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Make sure you have done a background check on yourself first</span></li></ol><p></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">You can find out more about how to accomplish these 6 goals in “<a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/2014/05/tips-to-help-you-get-your-resume.html" target="_blank"><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b>Tips to Help You get Your Resume ‘Background Check Ready’</b></span></i></a>!”.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>It is also a smart move to contact anyone you are listing as a reference long before you add them to your resume!</b> This includes past employers and anyone else you list, or who may be contacted, to serve as a reference.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Knowing in advance the information that will be provided to potential employers is key.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: x-large;"><b>Do You know what Your References will say about You? </b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Don’t fall prey to one of the biggest mistakes a job seeker can make ~ listing your former employers, supervisors, or professors as references </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">without asking them and knowing what they will say first!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">This simple step can save you from the embarrassment of a less-than-stellar recommendation and give your references a most welcome heads up.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>In fact, this common courtesy can greatly increase your chances of getting the job.</b> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Your references will have had the opportunity to gather their thoughts beforehand and will not be caught off guard ~ giving you the best chance of your references working for you instead of against you.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">When references are contacted unaware, they often stumble. Dates and titles elude them. Specific projects you may have worked on or tasks you lead are unmentioned. This can lead to an unimpressive reference report.”</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>7 steps you should follow for getting the most out of your references ~</b></span></p><p></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: large;">Make a List</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Check it twice</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Spread the Word</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Fill in the Details</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Do a Double Check</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">The Final Draft</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">A Thank You goes a long way</span></li></ol><p></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">While not all potential employers will ask for a list of references, if you follow these tips you will be ready if they do! Find out more about how you can make each of these suggestions work for you <a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/2014/08/your-references-be-smart-ask-first.html" target="_blank"><b><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">here</span></i></b></a>!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWu1_JIAWUNkmLAeYcLZ6TEn5jA62Ps7KwV20cSaZiTkjxADUYqs3YKMqlzuO1xUDvdbjZh6Oe__MAttXMcAenqr9QC15lXS08KTCF5RLrG6Esl0AZlyWXp_xUrqe4fp_4sljrOkBlukILvHhH5kuvGp2oi6QYA51mxmI8irzysa2EnHmiNjyqoFsN/s1080/Tips%20to%20help%20you%20know%20what%20to%20list%20on%20your%20Resume!.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWu1_JIAWUNkmLAeYcLZ6TEn5jA62Ps7KwV20cSaZiTkjxADUYqs3YKMqlzuO1xUDvdbjZh6Oe__MAttXMcAenqr9QC15lXS08KTCF5RLrG6Esl0AZlyWXp_xUrqe4fp_4sljrOkBlukILvHhH5kuvGp2oi6QYA51mxmI8irzysa2EnHmiNjyqoFsN/w640-h640/Tips to help you know what to list on your Resume!.png" title="Tips to help you know what to list on your resume!" width="640" /></a></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>But the most important resume tip of all is this ~ Do a Background Check on Yourself before you ever start your Job Search!</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Have You ever Considered Doing a Background Check on Yourself?</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">There are many reasons why you may want to know what is "out there" about you. You may be considering college or buying a home. You may even want to volunteer at your child's school. But the most common reason by far is when you are thinking about applying for a job or trying to get a promotion.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The question then becomes, How and When do you do it?</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Many employers use Background Checks as part of their hiring process. Most of these employers are looking for past criminal histories and validation of your employment and education claims. Some also do searches on driving records and social media presence.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Do you know what they will find?</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Your best defense is a sound offense. Before you apply for any job, you will probably update your resume, research the company where you are applying – all in the hope of putting your best foot forward. Why not add a Background Check to that list?</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Discover how doing a Background check on yourself, with help from a qualified screening company, will help you get the job <a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/2012/08/why-you-should-run-background-check-on.html" target="_blank"><b><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">here</span></i></b></a>!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Being prepared before you start your job search is key. Knowing what is “out there” about you, fine tuning your resume to reflect your skills and accomplishments, and choosing the right references can make all the difference in whether you get hired or not.</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">So, the time to start is now! Need help? <a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/p/contact.html" target="_blank"><b><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Contact API today</span></i></b></a>. 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Writer and creator Kimberly A. Kline</div>KimberlyKlineAPIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00354442146549341156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2589118453488270969.post-12593803576860722472022-02-20T08:30:00.052-05:002023-04-03T09:51:56.856-04:00Discover why doing Employment Background Checks is More Important than ever!<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw5icHZJPqgby6CebahckM63BwV4YzHzAMeJIWprQAYnfLeXeFbaevateOeKgmsVQLiqwr4HHLdeRv4RkOXl9nouiiKEgLUfR-Mo3xMEXycES9G3IIiIcWt38MFeUnJIJiUuzLlFXXWryfxWTV365vZoxFaTxnIg7rOfeibw4NGl773q1z8NLxtV3Q/s940/Discover%20why%20doing%20employment%20background%20checks%20is%20more%20important%20than%20ever%20(1).png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw5icHZJPqgby6CebahckM63BwV4YzHzAMeJIWprQAYnfLeXeFbaevateOeKgmsVQLiqwr4HHLdeRv4RkOXl9nouiiKEgLUfR-Mo3xMEXycES9G3IIiIcWt38MFeUnJIJiUuzLlFXXWryfxWTV365vZoxFaTxnIg7rOfeibw4NGl773q1z8NLxtV3Q/w640-h536/Discover%20why%20doing%20employment%20background%20checks%20is%20more%20important%20than%20ever%20(1).png" title="Hiring? Discover why doing background checks is more important than ever!" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: x-large;"><b>It is not easy to find the right employee, especially for a Small Business!</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">Hiring someone with the right skills, experience, and “fit” is, of course, essential. They need to not only be able to do the job, but to do it well.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">But finding that talented candidate is not enough. They also need to be a safe and reliable hire. One that will not jeopardize the safety of your company’s existing employees, your customers, or your assets. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>And the key to accomplishing this goal is by doing a sound Employment Background Check!</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">When you screen your potential new hires, you are not only making a cost-effective and sound business decision, you are protecting your business reputation. And here are 4 reasons why......</span></p><p></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: large;">Small Businesses have limited budget for hiring and training</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">The more “intimate setting” of a Small Business requires safer hires</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Background Checks help Small Businesses avoid litigation</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Small Businesses rely heavily on their reputation</span></li></ol><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“Your customers rely on your honesty and integrity, and will keep doing business with you because of it. Having unsafe employees can ruin that reputation. If your company is not taking the time to hire wisely, customers will notice. If your reputation is ruined or tainted by the actions of your employees, it is hard to bounce back. Small Businesses especially have to be vigilant in protecting the good reputation they have built.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">By using Background Checks, Small Businesses can avoid making many of these missteps”. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Find out more in “<a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/2013/05/4-reasons-why-small-businesses-need-to.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><i>4 Reasons Why Small Businesses Need to use Background Checks</i></span></b></a>”!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>The question then becomes ~ what is the best way to get the quality background check you need?</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">You may find it tempting to simply go online and use the first "instant" background check website you see. But that would be a mistake!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“You see them everywhere. Ads touting “totally free”, “instant”, or "low cost" background checks. They all promise to get you information on anyone at any time.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Just do an online search for “Background Checks” and you will see what we mean. Over 40 million results pop up from “$9.83 for Unlimited Searches”, “Background Checks - Search for Free!”, to our personal favorite, “Instant Background Checks - 100% Free”! Who wouldn’t be intrigued?</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">And if you are hiring for your small business while trying to work within a budget and pressed for time, then you might be tempted to give it a try. But take our advice, and Stop Right There!”.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>That online background check is simply not enough. It is essential that you take an all-important "Second Step".</b> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">And that step, additional verification, is where a real, quality Background Check shines. Additional verification is vital in ensuring that you get the accurate and up-to-date information you need.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Checking any information found through a database search against real court records is simply good business</b>. It is the single best way to determine whether any record found actually belongs to your subject.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Court records will also be more complete. They will contain identifying information, such as date of birth, of the subject. The court record will also list details of the charges, final disposition, and sentence. If no disposition is listed, then that additional verification will determine if it is an active case where no disposition is yet recorded. Online Databases are often missing the information you need and that can result in major holes in your report.</span></p><p><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: x-large;"><b>The bottom line is this ~ there is a definite difference between an Online Database search and the kind of information a real Background Background check will provide.</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Find out more about the importance of going “directly to the source” when doing your employment background check <a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/2015/06/dont-be-fooled-why-you-need-to-know.html" target="_blank"><b><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">here</span></i></b></a>!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>When it comes to your business reputation it is vital that you protect it, and that includes making safe hires, and using the right background check company to help you do it!</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“It takes a significant time and resources to build a strong reputation and just moments to ruin it. How can people trust that the company will keep them safe if they cannot trust who is being sent into their homes. How can other employees feel safe if they are working next to someone they cannot trust? The loss of control is scary to consider. A person’s position in the company could be threatened because of the actions of another person who wasn’t properly vetted.”</span></p><p><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: large;"><b>That is why it is so important to know When and How to pick the right Background Check company for you!</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>“Our advice? The best time to contact us, or any screening company, is long BEFORE you ever need to hire!</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtprGe7kHYfqvlygn9grY8WvygjsQsbP6w--8hAqPmMOJ6ljLLYJFOCOW34FYTXwtWvkYPjbIWgIqVFR1UtyloZhsKwm3-TdF2nqIxgAjh4rV0nkWBnwgycW2SB6QXMo3CZMqQ17Im8AtrdivTLyN2-vOOg8gpaWPPmcFe102KP68w0HfkYqRAvqQb=s1080" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtprGe7kHYfqvlygn9grY8WvygjsQsbP6w--8hAqPmMOJ6ljLLYJFOCOW34FYTXwtWvkYPjbIWgIqVFR1UtyloZhsKwm3-TdF2nqIxgAjh4rV0nkWBnwgycW2SB6QXMo3CZMqQ17Im8AtrdivTLyN2-vOOg8gpaWPPmcFe102KP68w0HfkYqRAvqQb=w640-h640" title="Choose a background check company who will work WITH you, not just FOR you!" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Many companies get this backwards. They realize they need to hire, then scramble to find someone to help them screen their applicants ~ or worse, forgo the background check all together.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Meeting with potential background check companies before hand, and choosing the one best for you, will make your hiring process much smoother and more successful!</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">A good background check company will help you put in place all the steps you need to follow well in advance. This may start with the job descriptions for each position within your company (this is something that we have helped clients with in the past), and should also include advising you on your employment applications. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">They will also make sure your release forms are compliant, or supply you with one of their own, along with explaining employee rights when it comes to background checks, adverse action letters, etc.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Connecting with your background check company early also gives you ample time to ask any questions you may have about the employment screening process. There should never be any confusion about how and why you are using background checks in your hiring practices.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Going the extra mile to make sure you are completely comfortable with the entire process is the goal of every good screening service ~ and this is especially important to Small Business.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">With limited budgets and the settings that often result in close contact among employees and customers, hiring safely is more important than ever. “</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">You should choose a company that:</span></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: large;">focuses on your needs</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">uses direct sources for their information</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">is willing to take the time necessary to do their job right</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">understands compliance issues</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">does not promise prices that are “too good to be true”</span></li></ul><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Outsourcing your employment background checks is simply good business.</b> It will give you access to their knowledge and experience, keep you updated on compliance issues, will help you keep your candidate and employee information confidential and protected, act as a barrier against discrimination claims, and, most importantly, save you time, money, and resources.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Find out more about When and How to choose the best Background Check company for you <a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/2021/04/need-background-check-find-out-when-and.html" target="_blank"><b><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">here</span></i></b></a>!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span><b>Making sure your new hires are going to be an asset to your Small Business is vital ~ and doing a sound background check on them first goes a long way towards achieving that goal. </b></span><b style="text-align: left;">And the time to start is now! </b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b style="text-align: left;">So, before you hire your next employee, <a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/p/contact.html" target="_blank"><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Contact Us</span></i></a>. We can answer your Background Check questions and help you hire safely and effectively for your Small Business!</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Authored by</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgh2svN-d12lnc-6PaZzRsKav3BcT_HRzAUzWRdayNfJ5woW2UjnQSB5OVPy54BjMu-Qcnbci9N_4KOTOPvJ2pIPQc1nthHx7Ql9cdAA7LSxGNi7jfg04tl9Dd97T2DRbKvbfxoMuiGB1Fgm4btLe9UOL9jXhfKrFCRcVHvPACoBJrf0jhFV1g8gfOL=s120" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="41" data-original-width="120" height="68" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgh2svN-d12lnc-6PaZzRsKav3BcT_HRzAUzWRdayNfJ5woW2UjnQSB5OVPy54BjMu-Qcnbci9N_4KOTOPvJ2pIPQc1nthHx7Ql9cdAA7LSxGNi7jfg04tl9Dd97T2DRbKvbfxoMuiGB1Fgm4btLe9UOL9jXhfKrFCRcVHvPACoBJrf0jhFV1g8gfOL=w200-h68" width="200" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Check out <a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/p/api-services.html" target="_blank"><b><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Our Services</span></i></b></a> and what <a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/p/our-happy-clients.html" target="_blank"><b><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Our Happy Clients</span></i></b></a> have to say!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiBkSRh3ascw4eUI9rVcvCs0g0YVtSKG-S6pRMB46Gc3q2o7uEsZcf6qiaC0JntIH1ty94JC1FvrYqaSMjJtJ7TZspiTgRSdnCaB6xPvjRrjE1NNObf7QkCtbYK8ZaBqRY-cGxzYP2Y9yjtlvx0MSaDJuxYUO5jqyykRGgD0vB5IfMp7sXO2lim60Ei=s760" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="100" data-original-width="760" height="53" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiBkSRh3ascw4eUI9rVcvCs0g0YVtSKG-S6pRMB46Gc3q2o7uEsZcf6qiaC0JntIH1ty94JC1FvrYqaSMjJtJ7TZspiTgRSdnCaB6xPvjRrjE1NNObf7QkCtbYK8ZaBqRY-cGxzYP2Y9yjtlvx0MSaDJuxYUO5jqyykRGgD0vB5IfMp7sXO2lim60Ei=w400-h53" width="400" /></a></div><span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span>You can also learn more </span><a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/p/about.html" target="_blank"><b><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">About Us</span></i></b></a><span> too!</span></span><span style="font-size: xx-large;"> </span></div></span><p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Access Profiles Blog copyrighted 2012-2019. Writer and creator Kimberly A. Kline</div>KimberlyKlineAPIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00354442146549341156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2589118453488270969.post-26170452774852467972022-01-23T08:30:00.155-05:002022-01-23T08:51:02.443-05:00Our Most Popular Articles of 2021<p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj1GYyvPw4jsKcjlNgu3STTH_h9-sQl8RpTKpBjlA8fUHTiFeM_4jUdGHdVx3mOgmdvizDZeo2cUzZaY4VwsYqd9kj3z8GBwPT7ibBCxjuRu-joax5D9EB008b2dZUupRAFvVJZq8ykAWXQc-Br-wcmokTBBfLugNaDNDAaq_YlLhzjJ2RqJlm4Er5R=s940" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj1GYyvPw4jsKcjlNgu3STTH_h9-sQl8RpTKpBjlA8fUHTiFeM_4jUdGHdVx3mOgmdvizDZeo2cUzZaY4VwsYqd9kj3z8GBwPT7ibBCxjuRu-joax5D9EB008b2dZUupRAFvVJZq8ykAWXQc-Br-wcmokTBBfLugNaDNDAaq_YlLhzjJ2RqJlm4Er5R=w640-h536" title="Our Most Popular blog articles of 2021!" width="640" /></a></div> <p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Every year we take stock of the articles we posted. We take note of what topics resonated with our readers and which fell flat. We also discover trends and areas of interest that help us write articles for the upcoming year. </b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">This year is no different!</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: x-large;"><b>Here are our Top 5 most popular blog posts of 2021……..</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Not surprisingly, our two most read articles centered on the effects of COVID and hiring.</span></b></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">In, “<b>Can COVID delay your Background Checks</b>?” we focused on the very real problem in getting timely background check results due to closures, limited working hours, and a reduced workforce.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“There is no doubt that the effects of the COVID pandemic have caused problems for businesses. It has impacted employees, customers, and a businesses bottom line. And one of these problems is potential delays to employment background checks".</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">Factors than can delay your background check due to the COVID pandemic include:</span></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: large;">Court closures and limited court and records staff may delay receiving case records needed for criminal and civil reports</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Limited Staff and Work from home employees can make it hard to reach anyone to verify the information you need </span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Work from home employees may not have ready access to the files containing the information required </span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Business you are trying to reach may be shut down or their hours limited</span></li></ul><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Learn more about the effects of COVID and other factors on your employment background checks <a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/2021/02/can-covid-delay-your-background-checks.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">here</span></b></a>!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Our next popular article looked into why many companies are having a problem finding new hires. </span></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">In “<a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/2021/05/need-to-hire-but-no-one-wants-to-work.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Need to Hire but ‘No one wants to Work'? The problem might not be what you think!</span></b></a>”, we shared what employers need to focus on to attract the employees they need!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“If you find that your business is facing the "I need to hire but no one is applying" dilemma, instead of throwing in the towel, you need to do this instead ~ take a good hard look at what you and your business are offering!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Be honest with yourself……</span></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: large;">Before the pandemic hit did you have a high employee turnover?</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Despite your company earning increasing business profits, did your employees’ wages remain stagnant?</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Did you ignore or refuse to offer incentives such as good benefits and perks to attract and retain good workers? </span></li></ul><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">If the answers to any of these questions is "yes", then the next question becomes….What can you do now?</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">This is the time to change your tactics, and that starts with doing the following….</span></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: large;">Get the Word Out</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Use the Employees you have to Recruit new ones</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Offer bonuses, better pay and incentives</span></li></ul><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Check out the entire article to find out more!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Another article that clearly resonated, especially with employers, was “<a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/2021/07/learn-how-you-can-use-your-existing.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Learn how You can use your Existing Employees to help you Hire!</span></a>”.</span></b></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Employers are always looking for ways to attract applicants. However, one resource they often overlook is their current employees!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“Using your existing workforce as a resource simply makes good business sense. They are intimately aware of what is needed to do the jobs within your company and they also understand the inner workings of the team.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">So how exactly can they help you find and train the new hire you need?</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Here are some tips to help ~</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Reach out to your employees, especially your best and brightest. Talk to them. Find out more about what skills and talents are needed to help your company grow and succeed. Learn where your workforce is lacking and where it needs help. Really listen to what they have to say. Their input will be invaluable not only in recruiting but when it comes time to make a job offer.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Ask them to refer other like-minded, smart and hard-working individuals to the business to supplement your recruiting efforts. Sometimes your current employees are your best resource for finding qualified candidates who can help improve your business”.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Read the entire article for more tips!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgNuZPpGomChybF9b6JhPttctmxqSNlU903AW73xH9OfyWkATFRWn6aMHICjrYMjsdcDVpemMH9yo7Kphk6r8F-xAJ505rSdVE-LOQWDennIlhoeMTzEScRYKG_1LgzXLpc3XjWWfbOnvWYBRMn1yZsHRvdT6jvjYgjmm4ey5RZ8A2u0toEJXXQ6zyz=s1080" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgNuZPpGomChybF9b6JhPttctmxqSNlU903AW73xH9OfyWkATFRWn6aMHICjrYMjsdcDVpemMH9yo7Kphk6r8F-xAJ505rSdVE-LOQWDennIlhoeMTzEScRYKG_1LgzXLpc3XjWWfbOnvWYBRMn1yZsHRvdT6jvjYgjmm4ey5RZ8A2u0toEJXXQ6zyz=w640-h640" title="Check it out...reader's choice, our top 5 blog articles from 2021" width="640" /></a></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>The following article was popular among Job Seekers!</b></span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“<b>Do Companies contact Current Employers when doing a Background Check?</b>” focused on the common fear that a current employer will find out they are looking for a new job!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“There is no doubt that job applicants have a valid concern when it comes to their current employer finding out they are looking elsewhere. The chance that their current job may be put in jeopardy, without another offer and acceptance in hand, is bound to cause angst. That is why it is so important to know the facts first”.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">As a rule, companies do not contact current employers. They understand the very real problem that can create for their applicants. But past employers are another story!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">That is why it is best to be prepared!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Check out our entire article <a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/2021/01/do-companies-contact-current-employers.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">here</span></b></a> to find out what you need to know before you apply!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Both Employers and Job Seekers found our final top article on “Ageism” relevant, “<a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/2021/09/ageism-in-workplace-discover-why-you.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Ageism in the Workplace ~ Discover why you need to Hire and Retain Older Workers</span></a>”. </b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“The fact is, rather than retire at age 65, more older Americans are remaining in or returning to the workforce. Some are continuing to work due to longer life expectancies, health expenses or financial insecurity. Others simply enjoy the social interaction and the fulfillment and sense of identity work provides. In order to succeed, it is vital that your workplace embrace them. Is your company ready?”.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">It is important that your company show a strong dedication to hiring for qualifications and fitness for the job no matter the age, sex, race, religion, or sexual orientation of your applicants. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">You can accomplish this by:</span></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: large;">Using age-inclusive language in your hiring and employment practices, including job postings.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Focusing on establishing benefits that take into consideration the wants and needs of your diverse workforce.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Creating a welcoming and innovative working environment that encourages collaboration.</span></li></ul><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Discover how eliminating Ageism in your workplace will encourage a variety of applicants and help your business by checking out the full article by clicking on the link above!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span>This rounds out our Top Blog Posts of 2021! For more articles focused on you and your Small Business, be sure to visit our site <a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">here</span></b></a>! </span><span>And if you have questions or topics you would like to see covered in the coming year, please <a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/p/contact.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b>Contact Us</b></span></a> or comment on this article. We would love to hear from you!</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Authored by </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj5JDSWwktAQbAQhz_-MoC0MPx5ZmcN61g6BqbQeAn4mRLL51DPRPGjx193ji1OnS_VCZjj454WyqdUY6v3aw0z11icI5VZctEKjAFJDH1d6KDkT3gWI_cavQsKqlKhgEIQs2VOzQZexvBH-UTH6LUUi44t1SppXbw8uYDgPmYa0rE757FYbcwSErVY=s120" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="41" data-original-width="120" height="68" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj5JDSWwktAQbAQhz_-MoC0MPx5ZmcN61g6BqbQeAn4mRLL51DPRPGjx193ji1OnS_VCZjj454WyqdUY6v3aw0z11icI5VZctEKjAFJDH1d6KDkT3gWI_cavQsKqlKhgEIQs2VOzQZexvBH-UTH6LUUi44t1SppXbw8uYDgPmYa0rE757FYbcwSErVY=w200-h68" width="200" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">We can help you hire right and grow your business. Visit our site to learn more about <a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/p/api-services.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Our Services</span></b></a> and <a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/p/about.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">About Us</span></b></a>.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh84geJAc1f9zEf3z3DKl1NpaNV7TMuWZfDM4y9E_m6WU9XN99JDXTmV2G_10q5eZ9Dm4UT7HO70FWulwRV_41ju13Oc2APFDzD-c96e5l1FyXb9sw48-93zWQ-HL0zb66RWbBPpJEDDNEHwfi21INvAqJ6Fl23lT6riU4-KxFEyy3ms1KfhTWlskrt=s760" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="100" data-original-width="760" height="84" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh84geJAc1f9zEf3z3DKl1NpaNV7TMuWZfDM4y9E_m6WU9XN99JDXTmV2G_10q5eZ9Dm4UT7HO70FWulwRV_41ju13Oc2APFDzD-c96e5l1FyXb9sw48-93zWQ-HL0zb66RWbBPpJEDDNEHwfi21INvAqJ6Fl23lT6riU4-KxFEyy3ms1KfhTWlskrt=w640-h84" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Find out what <a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/p/our-happy-clients.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Our Happy Clients</span></b></a> have to say too!</span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Access Profiles Blog copyrighted 2012-2019. Writer and creator Kimberly A. Kline</div>KimberlyKlineAPIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00354442146549341156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2589118453488270969.post-84697089600382858272021-12-16T08:30:00.001-05:002021-12-16T10:20:58.320-05:00Happy Holidays!<p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgDnEABG1Yek5eNF4uso4Rqbi1Itt0sOO879hHoszAAqXmvUCmm6aVJ1xRgL0fy_GcvcNhdnaD0acduEuSMrndH5uSZ53YhMudK8J00DJ0Ujsh-8LtvHmRXnBfmBdAG2DHHWjZWPQ13E9mIm7UjfqoTuBUTkQCHrsIF_cVQa1JAyL6WbX5T-ot58spI=s940" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgDnEABG1Yek5eNF4uso4Rqbi1Itt0sOO879hHoszAAqXmvUCmm6aVJ1xRgL0fy_GcvcNhdnaD0acduEuSMrndH5uSZ53YhMudK8J00DJ0Ujsh-8LtvHmRXnBfmBdAG2DHHWjZWPQ13E9mIm7UjfqoTuBUTkQCHrsIF_cVQa1JAyL6WbX5T-ot58spI=w640-h536" title="Happy Holidays from Access Profiles, Inc." width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>It's that time of year again ~ a time when we celebrate the holidays and are both nostalgic and excited to close out the old year and welcome in the new!</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>For us at API, it is our favorite season of all!</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">It is a special time that many of us fill with family and friends. We decorate our homes with holiday lights and enjoy the quiet times just enjoying their glow. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">For many it also means taking a break from our work or even our own small businesses.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">But perhaps our favorite is the time is spent in reflection and wonder. Remembering holidays past with loved ones who may no longer be here. Looking back on what we have accomplished or wished we had. But also looking forward to what the new year will bring!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>No matter how you choose to celebrate, our hope is that you have time to relax, enjoy, and do all the wonderful things that this holiday season has to offer!</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhwecSnpKzNq_vNsboVDgj8Q4FAr8ynKZkCiT7Jl835BeTue_0qYnaePwP2lRsaLU15U5WaNYcpOpbvMVt9JuhXdhJGFq-EjDuJA6iBJbRnP_nJ0qeMFZjdKhHgsDvdWyp02CRXolATNsr8ii342fRcolJTZOYRu2uzVNJ4MO0CzUQoKSFSfRBEuerz=s940" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhwecSnpKzNq_vNsboVDgj8Q4FAr8ynKZkCiT7Jl835BeTue_0qYnaePwP2lRsaLU15U5WaNYcpOpbvMVt9JuhXdhJGFq-EjDuJA6iBJbRnP_nJ0qeMFZjdKhHgsDvdWyp02CRXolATNsr8ii342fRcolJTZOYRu2uzVNJ4MO0CzUQoKSFSfRBEuerz=w640-h536" title="Best Wishes this Holiday Season from Access Profiles, Inc." width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>So, from us at Access Profiles to all of you ~ We wish you the Happiest of Holidays and a safe and successful New Year!</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Authored by </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhh3z455Zw63mjkO26QpbwLGxx_kqpYYTTrK2y4v-K0wJ3fPGxDCyumANN_3kjdLGV_PyWRf6n6RAa6GbfdquhQdCWS7ERGYjtq2WQNUA1c5t11aTaM2Rbx70VlCBjYk4Tgg1NEj5dbHH7qEXShYuDBjei12H4cZ2s5aZYXwyTkZLhB5jKK3JcCQ0TA=s120" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="41" data-original-width="120" height="68" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhh3z455Zw63mjkO26QpbwLGxx_kqpYYTTrK2y4v-K0wJ3fPGxDCyumANN_3kjdLGV_PyWRf6n6RAa6GbfdquhQdCWS7ERGYjtq2WQNUA1c5t11aTaM2Rbx70VlCBjYk4Tgg1NEj5dbHH7qEXShYuDBjei12H4cZ2s5aZYXwyTkZLhB5jKK3JcCQ0TA=w200-h68" width="200" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">We invite you to check out our <a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">website</span></b></a> and learn more about <a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/p/api-services.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Our Services</span></b></a> and what <a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/p/our-happy-clients.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Our Happy Clients</span></b></a> have to say! 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Kline</div>KimberlyKlineAPIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00354442146549341156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2589118453488270969.post-58727981058299583122021-11-19T08:30:00.000-05:002021-11-19T08:30:00.223-05:00It’s Time to Remember and Give Thanks!<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NfKDFsBBx1w/YZZ1aoC1xaI/AAAAAAAAGO0/SXRgBq8_nGw0989tJcUNEtQpGT7v_zYHgCLcBGAsYHQ/s940/It%2527s%2Btime%2Bto%2BRemember%2Band%2BGive%2BThanks%2521.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="536" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NfKDFsBBx1w/YZZ1aoC1xaI/AAAAAAAAGO0/SXRgBq8_nGw0989tJcUNEtQpGT7v_zYHgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h536/It%2527s%2Btime%2Bto%2BRemember%2Band%2BGive%2BThanks%2521.png" title="It is time to Remember and Give Thanks!" width="640" /></a></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>We are Thankful!</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The older we get the more we find that with the holidays comes reflection. We remember past celebrations and the people we shared them with. We cherish the present for the chance to get together with family and friends, keep up holiday traditions, and create new ones. And we also find ourselves looking forward to what future holidays hold.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">And this Thanksgiving is no different.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">We are busily prepping our home to welcome out of town family and planning our dinner that will feature family favorites and some new dishes to try. And despite being exhausting, we are thankful for all of it.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>But our gratitude and reflection doesn’t end there. At API, we are also truly thankful for our wonderful clients and our small business friends.</b></span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Without your patronage and support we could not have weathered all the recent uncertainties or been able to run our business for the past 25 years! </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>We don’t take your loyalty lightly and we will be forever grateful!</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5NOtYJkd7d8/YZZ3Nui521I/AAAAAAAAGO8/X3WGIZ3qh1U1bOCfaDoNGID6Y4xMD8OZACLcBGAsYHQ/s1080/Attitude%2Bof%2BGratitude.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5NOtYJkd7d8/YZZ3Nui521I/AAAAAAAAGO8/X3WGIZ3qh1U1bOCfaDoNGID6Y4xMD8OZACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/Attitude%2Bof%2BGratitude.png" title="At API we are filled with an Attitude of Gratitude!" width="640" /></a></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>So, from the bottom of our hearts…..We wish you and yours a wonderful holiday filled with hope, happiness, family, and friends.</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>To all our Small Business friends and followers…..What are you especially thankful for this year? Please share by commenting below! We would love to hear from you!</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Happy Thanksgiving!</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Authored by </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-va5eJW9hjAU/UCHBqHoyp6I/AAAAAAAAAB8/u3b8HQqnU409uFMfYSdw1LVpyfQzED8rwCPcBGAYYCw/s120/Signature.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="41" data-original-width="120" height="68" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-va5eJW9hjAU/UCHBqHoyp6I/AAAAAAAAAB8/u3b8HQqnU409uFMfYSdw1LVpyfQzED8rwCPcBGAYYCw/w200-h68/Signature.png" width="200" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/p/subscribe-now.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Follow Us</span></b></a> for more Small Business information and tips to help you in the coming year!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-n1s3rsKEJK8/WqlD1f_3etI/AAAAAAAAEKE/PIjpo4B8jt8uTmZQLl8Of3b2c7ljkDhkwCPcBGAYYCw/s1080/Kimberly%2BA.%2BKline.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-n1s3rsKEJK8/WqlD1f_3etI/AAAAAAAAEKE/PIjpo4B8jt8uTmZQLl8Of3b2c7ljkDhkwCPcBGAYYCw/w320-h320/Kimberly%2BA.%2BKline.png" title="Contact API Today! We can help you Hire Safely and Effectively!" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Learn more <a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/p/about.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">About Us</span></b></a>, <a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/p/api-services.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Our Services</span></b></a>, and what <a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/p/our-happy-clients.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Our Happy Clients</span></b></a> have to say too!</span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Access Profiles Blog copyrighted 2012-2019. Writer and creator Kimberly A. Kline</div>KimberlyKlineAPIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00354442146549341156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2589118453488270969.post-61062012579937330462021-11-14T08:30:00.135-05:002021-11-14T08:30:00.196-05:00Why Background Checks are necessary before every Animal Adoption<p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TkE0NbZnwSk/YYwDruMtGaI/AAAAAAAAGOM/04T7G0PyhmQhphkEMjKUDduUxSIA33PnQCLcBGAsYHQ/s940/Access.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="536" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TkE0NbZnwSk/YYwDruMtGaI/AAAAAAAAGOM/04T7G0PyhmQhphkEMjKUDduUxSIA33PnQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h536/Access.png" title="Why Background Checks are necessary before every Animal Adoption!" width="640" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="font-size: xx-large;">Want to adopt a pet? Then get ready for the Background Check!</b></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Screening potential adoptive pet parents and foster families is important.</span></b> While most people that want a pet will be caring and loving to their furry friends, that is not always the case. There are those who will end up harming and neglecting them.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><i>"<span style="color: #2b00fe;">Every 60 seconds, one animal suffers abuse</span>". Source1</i></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">For that reason, many shelters and foster programs require all applicants to undergo background checks before placing any animal.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The goal here is to make sure that they will provide their pet with a safe and nurturing home. So before you decide to foster or adopt, it is best that you are first prepared.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Pet Adoption or Fostering background checks will most likely include the following:</span></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: large;">criminal and civil court record checks ~ they will be looking for complaints or past instances of animal cruelty, abuse of animals and/or of people<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">employment verification ~ this is checked to determine if the applicant is financially able to take care of their new pet</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">questioning references, neighbors, and friends</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">determining whether there are children in the home</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">asking about other pets and checking their vet records </span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">asking if any pets have ever died in their care (whether by their hand or not)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">conducting a home visit or asking questions about the home to determine whether it is suitable for a pet</span></li></ul><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Less commonly, potential fosters or adoptive pet parents may also be screened on social media or even have their driving records checked.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>While some may think these requirements go too far, are too intrusive, and may even be discriminatory, the alternative is potentially placing a pet in an unsuitable or even dangerous home. That is unacceptable.</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GCd4gfzfmmM/YYwF1zMlpWI/AAAAAAAAGOU/5P9pLVRhbc4XUS0TCzg-A6fKEe4OvsbPwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1080/Background%2Bchecks%2Bare%2Bcritical%2Bin%2Bprotecting%2Badopted%2Band%2Bfostered%2Bpets%2521.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GCd4gfzfmmM/YYwF1zMlpWI/AAAAAAAAGOU/5P9pLVRhbc4XUS0TCzg-A6fKEe4OvsbPwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/Background%2Bchecks%2Bare%2Bcritical%2Bin%2Bprotecting%2Badopted%2Band%2Bfostered%2Bpets%2521.png" title="Background checks are critical to the safety of adopted and fostered pets!" width="640" /></a></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://ctt.ac/r27d9" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Background Checks are critical in protecting the safety of adopted or fostered pets! </span><span style="color: black;">“Tweet This”</span></b></a></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Sadly, many adopted pets are already being returned, abandoned, or even removed from their owners because they could no longer be taken care of or are being harmed.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: x-large;"><i><b>"Annually, over 10 million animals in the US are abused to death". Source2</b></i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">To curb this trend, it is vital that we do everything we can to first assure that no animal is ever placed in a dangerous situation where they end up neglected or abused. That is why these animals depend on those working hard to find them a new home to do their best to make sure they will be safe.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Without a background check, that task is difficult. Foster and adoption agencies have no way of knowing who is taking the animal home unless they first do their due diligence.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>That is why it is best to err on the side of caution and, despite privacy issues, to screen all potential adoptive or foster pet parents. Our common goal should always be the safety of our furry friends, and background checks are a great way to achieve that goal!</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Authored by </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-va5eJW9hjAU/UCHBqHoyp6I/AAAAAAAAAB8/u3b8HQqnU409uFMfYSdw1LVpyfQzED8rwCPcBGAYYCw/s120/Signature.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="41" data-original-width="120" height="68" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-va5eJW9hjAU/UCHBqHoyp6I/AAAAAAAAAB8/u3b8HQqnU409uFMfYSdw1LVpyfQzED8rwCPcBGAYYCw/w200-h68/Signature.png" width="200" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/p/contact.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Contact API Today</span></b></a>. We can answer your questions about background checks!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-n1s3rsKEJK8/WqlD1f_3etI/AAAAAAAAEKE/PIjpo4B8jt8uTmZQLl8Of3b2c7ljkDhkwCPcBGAYYCw/s1080/Kimberly%2BA.%2BKline.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-n1s3rsKEJK8/WqlD1f_3etI/AAAAAAAAEKE/PIjpo4B8jt8uTmZQLl8Of3b2c7ljkDhkwCPcBGAYYCw/w320-h320/Kimberly%2BA.%2BKline.png" title="Contact API for your background check needs!" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Learn more <a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/p/about.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">About Us</span></b></a> and <a href="https://accessprofilesblog.com/p/api-services.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Our Services</span></b></a> too!</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Source1: <a href="https://petpedia.co/animal-abuse-statistics/" target="_blank"><b><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">45 Disturbing Animal Abuse Statistics We should Know in 2021</span></i></b></a></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Source2: <a href="https://pawsomeadvice.com/pets/animal-abuse-statistics/" target="_blank"><i><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">33 Heartbreaking Animal Abuse Statistics to be aware of in 2021</span></b></i></a></span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Access Profiles Blog copyrighted 2012-2019. Writer and creator Kimberly A. Kline</div>KimberlyKlineAPIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00354442146549341156noreply@blogger.com0