Summary:The most prominent trend in the employment screening industry has been a proliferation of online databases offering cheap background checks.  Any one can access the internet and with a quick search be able to purchase, for example, criminal records for a low fee.  While that is very appealing to companies looking to trim the budget on background checks, it may in fact...

Summary:Over 90% of companies run some type of background check on their job applicants.  Pre-employment screening can be expensive and time-consuming, but most companies feel it is an essential part of the hiring process. Keywords:background check, career, job search, application Article Body:Over 90% of companies run some type of background check on their job applicants....