Before making the decision to hire a candidate for employment, always:
- Have the candidate sign an authorization form for obtaining a background check, including:
- Criminal History Reports
- Credit reports
- Speak with the potential employee’s previous employer, and request that they personally
- Confirm facts on the candidate’s application
- Ask about the reason for the candidate’s termination
- Assess the candidate’s ability to work with others
- Number of absences
- Job titles and duties
- Performance levels
- Ask open-ended questions such as: “If you had the opportunity, would you hire them back?”
- Check references
