Download - How to Spot Lies on a Job Application
How to Spot Lies on a Job Application
Banana Factory, Bethlehem, PAWednesday December 8, 2010
Presented by:
Peter Melan, President
Introduction
Elements of a Job Application
• Personal Demographics
• Work/Education History
• References
• CONSENT!!!
Elements of a Job Application
• What to Ask• Where did you work• Personal information; Name, Address, SS#• Criminal History
• Ban the Box Legislation in Massachusetts and Hawaii• Legislation considered to prohibit credit reports from private sector• Eliminate time on telephone
• Information that can be verified
Elements of a Job Application
• What NOT to Ask• Gender• Marital Status• Sexual Preference• Religion
Identifying Potential Issues• Strict education requirements
• Applicant states only some college completed• Verify completion of degree at institution indicated• Possible problematic areas-Medicine, Lawyer
• Lack of proof of diploma if job requires proof
• Many previous addresses
• Smudging information on application
Identifying Potential Issues
• SSN documented but does not match SS Card• Verify through SS Administration• Request LEGIBLE copy or original SS Card
• References are only family members
• Jobs that require driver’s license• Is applicant legally able to operate a motor vehicle• Obtain copy or original license and conduct DMV check
Identifying Potential Issues
• Lack of verifiable work history
• Unable to produce verification documents
• Electronic applications
Verification of Information
• Licensure if job requires certain levels• PA Department of State• Provide certification card
• Documents • Driver’s License• SS Card• Paystubs• Diploma – if job description requires proof
Verification of Employment History
• What to Verify• Salary• Dates of Employment• Final Position at time of departure
• What will majority of employers verify?• Most only verify dates of employment• Privacy issues• Company policies• Large % fear litigation
Verification of Employment History
• Why do people lie• Disguise long periods of unemployment• Imprisonment• Inflate work experience
Employment Verification Techniques
• Telephone• Traditional and proven• More time, voicemails, phone tag• In-house or out-sourced• Information is hand written• May cause delays in offering applicant position• Costly if applicant worked at several employers
Employment Verification Techniques
• Online• Reassign staff to other duties, increase efficiency• Can be easily integrated into HRIS• Hands-off approach• No phone calls, documentation required• Results can be provided within minutes• Extremely cost effective• Not all companies/HR departments are on-board
• verifications without the calls
QUESTIONS?