Landing a job in today’s economy is no small feat. Unfortunately, a competitive job market can tempt applicants to stretch the truth when submitting a resume. Just look online: business is booming for those willing to provide fictitious backgrounds. For a nominal fee, hopefuls can purchase college diplomas, “official” transcripts to verify education and even fictional references.
Remember when Yahoo’s former CEO stepped down after being called out for falsifying his education? He’s not the only person who has been caught exaggerating qualifications to get a job. Unfortunately, it happens more than you might think, and with all types of jobs.
It’s estimated that well over half of job applications and resumes contain falsified information; in some instances that percentage could be much higher. So what can be done to protect companies from making a costly and embarrassing mistake when bringing on a new employee? A thorough interviewing process is a good place to start. But you should also consider a background check. That’s why we have an alliance with IntelliCorp. Background checks can help clubs uncover what’s really behind a resume, for good or for bad.
With resume fraud on the rise, thorough background checks are vital to a club’s long-term success. Companies — both big and small — lose out when a fraudulent applicant is hired on as part of the team. Personnel experts say those who submit fraudulent resumes often are more likely to become headaches down the line for their employers – sometimes in more ways than one. As a CMAA member, you can benefit from IntelliCorp’s industry leading data, which provides you with detailed information on job applicants. Depending on the position, you may even use any of a number of additional products and services, such as credit reports, drug testing, education verification, professional licensing and much more. When hiring a new employee, what you see isn’t always what you get. Put the power of information on your side. Want more details? Get them here.