Back in the day before the internet, most background checks where accomplished by following the paper trail. Search for documents that substantiate claims on applications and resumes. They also search for indications of unreliability, lies and aggrandizement of achievements, education and abilities. Many organizations follow KSA, knowledge, skills and abilities. These not only access the formal education and on job training, but skills developed in hobbies, previous employment and self-taught abilities. As the international aspect of the world economy gains importance language skills are highly regarded. To verify these claims the employer will conduct a pre-employment check to verify information and access suitability for employment.
Classified Information at Government Level
But at the government level, particularly the federal level, access to classified information demand a more intense scrutiny. While highly personally invasive the federal background check is very thorough. The Office of Personnel Management is charged in conducting the majority of the background checks for the government agencies and their contractors. The FBI performs many investigations for the Department of Justice, while the Department of Defense conducts many of their own checks as well.
Employment Background Check
Paper trails in search of supporting documents as well as intensive interviews helped to cement the persons veracity and suitability for company employment. However, private business, not contracted to the government, are conducting more background checks then ever to access suitability for employment. A person with a bad driving record my not make the best delivery van driver, but may be suitable for a desk job. A person with criminal backgrounds in financial crimes would not be a good fit in bookkeeping. And let’s face it, in our competitive job markets the tendency toward embellishment of accomplishments, making it better than they seem, if not some actually out and out lies on their resumes.
Online Records Databases
But background investigator conducts the vast majority of their investigations following the e-trail on public platforms like the internet. They search public as well as subscription only data bases, and have knowledge of specialized tools, techniques and sites only available to private investigators. An unprecedented access to data, information and insight into individuals and their backgrounds. Even university records of graduation are becoming more accessible.
Posting Too Much on Social Media
Insight into character is accomplished by perusal of the social sites. Not only is there volumes of information about a person on the net much of it we are not aware of (run a check on your self sometimes, it can be scary) but we self-publish ourselves on the social sites, leaving a sometimes easy e-trail for the investigator. Why people self-publish comments, thoughts, prejudices, affiliations and identification with sometimes outlandish groups is a phenomenon of our times. We have become a self-documenting society. The psychologists and sociologists must be having a field day with the freely accessible data into our most deeply guarded id.
Background Checks, Private Investigation, Security & More in Greater Miami, Sunny Isles, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Weston, Plantation City & Miami Gardens Florida
Some data is protected by privacy laws, but many times we surrender our rights to get the job. How many home loans require one or two years of tax returns, a document that is difficult for even law enforcement to obtain. But we surrender without much thought. Credit checks are protected, but many sign off on waivers to release that information. Backgrounds have become a fact of life. If you need to run a background, call Advanced Private Investigator & Security of Miami, FL. We can handle all your private investigator and security needs.
