More and more information about you is on the internet for everyone to see.  And HR Departments will use Google, Facebook, etc. to find out more about you before they hire you.  What are they looking for?  Here is a list of the important things:

• Education verification (so don’t lie about that degree, even if you’re only 3 credits short)
• Credit history (in relevant jobs, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission doesn’t really like credit checks, so many companies don’t use this tool)
• Employment verification (did you really work at the companies you said you worked for, do your titles match what your resume says, and how long did you work there)
• Criminal history (yes, that DUI will show up),
• Certification/licensing verification (again, don’t lie, and make sure they are up to date)
• Driving record (if the job involves driving)

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