Hiring the right person is one of the most important decisions a company can make. A single bad hire can impact productivity, team morale, and even your company’s reputation. Yet many organizations unintentionally make hiring mistakes because they’re moving fast or relying on limited information.
Comprehensive background screening helps you avoid these pitfalls, making your hiring process smarter, safer, and more reliable.
Relying Too Heavily on Resumes
Resumes are a great starting point, but they’re also one of the easiest places for candidates to embellish their qualifications or omit negative employment history.
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Employment Verifications confirm dates, job titles, and responsibilities so you know their experience is real.
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Education Verifications validate degrees and certifications to ensure candidates are qualified for the role.
Skipping Criminal Background Checks
Not running criminal checks is one of the most common and riskiest hiring mistakes. Without them, you may unknowingly bring someone into your workplace who poses a safety or liability risk.
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County and Statewide Criminal Searches uncover convictions in areas where the candidate has lived.
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Federal Criminal Searches identify crimes and offenses that wouldn’t show up in a county check.
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Sex Offender Registry Searches help maintain a safe work environment, especially for roles involving vulnerable populations.
Ignoring Identity Verification
Hiring without confirming a candidate’s true identity can lead to compliance issues and open the door to fraud. In industries with strict regulations, this can also trigger major penalties.
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SSN Traces verify identity and address history, helping you determine where to search for criminal records.
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I-9 and Employment Eligibility Verification ensure compliance with federal hiring laws.
Overlooking References
References offer insights into a candidate’s work ethic and how they interact with others, yet they’re often skipped because of time constraints.
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Professional Reference Checks dig deeper into a candidate’s performance, teamwork, and reliability, helping you understand how they’ll fit into your company culture.
Rushing the Hiring Process
When positions need to be filled quickly, it’s tempting to cut corners. But rushing often leads to hires that cost more in the long run.
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Pre-Employment Screening Packages are designed to balance speed and accuracy, helping you make quick, informed decisions without sacrificing due diligence.
Investing in Smarter Hiring
Background screening isn’t just a compliance checkbox, it’s a safeguard for your company. Each search provides a layer of protection, ensuring you hire trustworthy, qualified individuals who strengthen your team.
At GIS, we provide comprehensive, customizable screening solutions so you can avoid costly hiring mistakes and build your team with confidence. If you have questions about your companies background screening process, please contact us.