Category: Background Checks

Using Internet for Background Check, Quirky Question # 72

Using Internet for Background Check, Quirky Question # 72

Quirky Question # 72: I am the HR Manager for a Minnesota-based defense contractor.  A few weeks ago, I received a general e-mail inquiry regarding employment opportunities with our company, along with an attached resume, from a person I will call Joe Hunter.  Normally, I would simply delete such an e-mail, as my company does not accept or respond to...

Unauthorized Job References, Quirky Question # 27

Unauthorized Job References, Quirky Question # 27

Quirky Question # 27: We recently terminated our Controller.  We had concerns about the way in which he was managing his department.  Certain funds (not an insubstantial amount) were not accounted for and our firm’s accounting records designed to track various purchases and expenditures were largely inscrutable.  We lost a lot of money due to these problems.  My perception is...

Quirky Question # 26, Background Checks

Quirky Question # 26, Background Checks

Quirky Question # 26: We are desperately trying to hire someone for a position we have had open for far too long.  Perhaps our standards have been too high because we haven’t been able to find the right candidate.  I recently interviewed a very impressive candidate and would like to extend him an offer.  I have not been successful in...