Background Checks

If you are performing a background check as a landlord or employer, you can’t use just any service. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, you have to use a Consumer Reporting Agency.1 The Act also requires employers to provide a disclosure and obtain a signed authorization form prior to conducting a background check. The authorization…

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Never put these 5 things on your resume!

Don’t Lie. Being anything less than open & truthful on your resume is always a bad idea & never turns out well. Instead, carefully check facts, dates, and details; be prepared to give an honest simple answer regarding any gaps in employment or less-than-perfect work history. Don’t list personal information. Your resume is NOT the…

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