I once taught this guy the basics of a particular technology and he barely understood it. I had to correct all of his errors and even I was just a beginner in it. In fact I considered myself such a novice that I didn’t even put it on my resume. After he was laid off, not only did he claim to be an expert on his resume, he created a consulting company that specialized in that technology. That’s when I realized, I need to exaggerate my accomplishments or no one will ever hire me.
Yeah, straight up lie on your cv. If you get asked to come to an interview where they test you on your coding skills, study beforehand. Saying you know a coding language before you know is a necessary practice
People who claim they're Advanced in Excel and don't know what absolute references are, have never heard of SUMIFS or conditional formatting, and drag their mouse down for tens of seconds to get to the bottom of the sheet instead of doing ctrl shift down... That's why I went the extra mile and took an Excel certification to show employers I am actually advanced.
I’ve always downgraded people who exaggerate their skills. It is easily exposed during the interview. Exaggerated skills is usually an indicator of someone who doesn’t know enough to realise how much there is to still learn. And there’s a high risk they’ll cause even more problems due to arrogance.
God help the clients of that consultancy😅 (Unless he made huge efforts to build that skill, before actually starting the consultancy, and actually getting clients).
@@siuuuuuu7048 I think so. I don't know why there is such a high barrier to entry for something that puts food in your mouth. That's like intentionally killing people
My favorite thing is when they ask for contact info for all recent supervisors, when you don't want your current supervisor to know you're looking for another job. It's your current supervisor they want to talk to the most.
Immediately if a job ever does this especially before I can even submit my resume, I know not to apply to the company. That kind of thing shows that a company cannot keep employees and/or have trust issues
I had a background check done on me recently and lost a job because of it. The background check company sent me a copy of their report and I find a lot of pending charges that I had no knowledge of. Turns out it was my father's record (I'm a junior) and the records got mixed up. I tell the company that I applied to that these are wrong, this isn't me, I can prove it. They still rescinded the offer. Then I dispute it with the background check company and find out that they didn't cross-reference the birth date when they made their report. These companies who believe that the background check process is infallible need to wake up and stop using it as absolute truth!
What kind of company was this, working for a bank, financial adviser, etc? I know many, many folks with poor credit, bankruptcies, etc. and it never caused problems.
@@australian1018 or, you could grow a pair and just find a better job instead of continuing to bother a company that you shouldn’t work for for money that you _didn’t_ work for. If they can’t even admit they were in the wrong, you probably don’t want to work for them.
I’m glad you’re breaking the generational curses caused by your elders. These people don’t ever think about how their bad decisions will affect their children. They’re so selfish & shortsighted. Blessings to you Sir!!!
I lied a bit on my cv and was very nervous both on the jobs interviews and when I started to work in the company. When I already was there little by little i discovered they lied to me triple more.
The worst thing that can happen when lying is not getting that job, big deal. You just move on to the next opportunity till you make it, believe me it always worked for me.
@@dhenderson1810do you think you will ever get hired being honest .. also most companies train people. It’s not like people are lying about being an surgeon or doctors or something
Ive had 1 offer rescinded due to a background check. I should note that Ive held 2 different government security clearances which were easy compared to this companies background check. The company required a 10 year background check plus full education back to highschool. They had trouble verifying employment because 3 of the companies I worked for no longer existed and could not verify (The companies had been gone for 9+ years) They also had issues getting highschool records even though I had college records. Partly because I was homeschooled (my mom and my grandmother were public school teachers at the time) Some companies go overboard on the background checks.
I got my GED in eleventh grade because of health issues that ruined my attendance. My health is managed better now but I would hate to be rejected because I had bad health 40 years ago.
Tbh I added 6 months to an old job, but now it’s awkward since I reported the actual time I work on my background check and contact. Sucks , but I hope they over look / miss it on my resume.
I only have to omit places I worked at a few months and voluntarily left because let’s face it, I’m not investing in a crap job or a place I am miserable in and keep looking right away
i have added an extra year of work history to close a gap of employment i had during the pandemic. never had trouble getting a job after that. i worked 4 years but on my resume i put 5.
I recently landed an offer and I’m scared to death of bgv. I faked an internship and extended my full time work experience by 1.5 years where in reality I had 9 months. If I submit real dates of my full time and not mention anything at all about internship could I get through?
Not only that but they have the choice to hire you or not but moreover you have them Insight into your personal life. If they don’t hire you well you gave them your personal matters that you can’t get back.
My current positions, received the offer, accepted subject to background check. The check was taking a very long time and delayed. Had put in my 2 weeks at company I was leaving and that time was drawing to a close and still no clear check come back. Finally right before starting, it came back okay. This taught me that for any position that wants to know when I can start, it will be 2 weeks AFTER the clear background check.
Keep your W-2's for 7 years! I have a previous employer that won't verify employment for background checks. I needed to provide my tax documents to prove that I had worked for them.
@@martinlutherkingjr.5582 you sound like a child, "why don't you donate some power " like what? Maybe checks and balances would be more appropriate instead of employers acting like dictators
I had a background check company incorrectly report a reduced misdemeanor charge as a felony. My background also had a few other charges and I probably would have lost the job due to a collection of those charges, but I sued the background check company for falsely reporting and wont 15k. Nothing is concrete when it comes to this kind of work
@@jencrochet that’s what I want to know. I got to see someone said if he was x name he said no he said I’m the manager said his name was the same as mine but he was lying I know it.
I had a backround check fail because they couldn't get verification of graduation from my university in the middle of July. The company asked me to submit transcripts. I don't have them, college was 15 years ago! Then when they asked to see 10 years of my W2. I rescended my application and advised them to get a new backround check company atcually did the investigation they were being paid to conduct. I have nothing to hide, but I am not going to weed through my entire adulthood's full of paperwork for a job that hasn't even hired me yet!
@@Deelohi agree! Like just hire me. I showed interest in the job and have a good resume. Sometimes we gotta lie to get a job cuz it’s the ONLY WAY. If we were honest we wouldn’t get the job and they know that.
@@Deelohit really is. I mean why the heck they need to know what schools you went to? It’s ridiculous. They should Only at most verify employment history and criminal checks. Especially when they only offer a scum amount an hour. You’re giving them insight into your personal sensitive files only for these employers dispose of you like that?
I think its a good idea to pay for a background check in the months leading up to applying for other jobs. This way you'll have a professionally done background check that you can reference/learn from prior to filling a new one out for a recent job offer. You can also do the same for a drug screen too.
Yes. Research and find a background check company then see if they offer a background check similar to what an employer would purchase that you could pay for.
@@W.A.777 You can add fake info if you want but remember the whole point of background check is to prove that the info you provided is actually true. So in your case if you put fake experience on your resume it can't be verified therefore you will fail your background check so its actually more work for you and will most likely not get the job. Choice is yours.
One of the most amusing results from a background check that I've ever experienced was discovering that one of my past employers was still reporting and claiming me as an employee with them. I worked for the company for about two months before quitting due to all the concerns I had then which had stacked up. Gave my notice, they let me go on the spot, and I went straight to a new job I had lined up. Ended up with a call from the IRS on the topic and talking to them they agreed that a new start date along with a steady history of employment since then on my part to match my tax returns was a much better explanation/evidence than any offered by that one not so great employer from five years past.
Of course you are still with that company. They love to brag, show of what great employees they have. Worse. They take your resume and pretend you work for them when they bid for projects. This is why, never ever show a job gap. Even put a company's name as in progress to be registered. If asked, you practically do what you say. If you show...a gap from you last job...you might end up as "employed". Brian does not have such experience. I do.
I worked with a person who stated they graduated with a BS from a California University. They were hired, but terminated a month later because the background check showed they didn’t receive the degree.
I knew a man who wrote on his resume that he earned an MA in Engineering, but he only earned a BA. He was told that his offer would be contingent upon the employer receiving a copy of his university transcript. He withdrew his application.
As a recruiter, this process seems pretty consistent with processes I have overseen for backgrounds. In terms of pursing your dream role, take steps on building that experience through your own roles, ask to be part of projects, reach out to your network and show your skills. I started in benefits administration as a team leader for HR BPO company, and 6.5 years later landed in a recruiting role, a director of HR gave me shot and the rest is history. I had recruited as a manager before and this experience helped me build my profile.
What about volunteer experience? How will they verify that? I never signed anything with the school I volunteered at or didn’t get any income or was considered an “employee”. Hopefully them not being able to verify my volunteer experience won’t cost me the job offer :(
So you worked hard to get an entry level job that’s predatory and act better then everyone while also barely paying reasonably? I can smell the BS. Y’all act like you need special skills for basic jobs and wonder why you can never hold hiring contracts with the same companies or get sued out of existence. The big names guys take way too big of a cut for posting an indeed ad with false information that honestly you should be able to sue for cash bounties when you find you idiots lying.
Good tips. The only thing I was worried about on my last background check this year was I changed my title from account executive to account manager for a role I did 4 years at because it actually better reflected what I did. AE is sales and what I did was more account management and servicing. When I would interview with the original title, people would see me as a sales guy when I wasn't looking for sales jobs so I was kinda forced to change it anyway.
Thanks for mentioning the work number. I requested an employment data freeze so companies can't access the info. It's a security safeguard for ID theft as well.
The Walmart I worked at was easy. I got called for an interview and was drug screened the same day. I disclosed what I thought might be a problem and nothing came up. Probably one of the easiest jobs I ever gotten.
Texas does NOT require you to disclose anything more than 7 years ago. Other states may have different rules. It doesn't matter if it's a felony or whatever, and a lot of stuff is felony in the US, getting a felony conviction is not as hard as you think. Basically in Texas if you paid the price, is off the books, you don't have to disclose it if it's 7 years ago or longer. It however only applies to jobs that paid $69,995 a year or less. Also another thing, Federal felonies is actually harder to find out about. This is because all Federal records are only contained in the NCIC, and civilians are NOT allowed to access this database, and law enforcement can only access this database as a part of a criminal investigation. You can call a court house and ask but it will likely be a name check, without knowing the exact case number it's really hard to know if there's mistaken identity. If an employer wants to see ALL records, state or federal, then the employee must obtain a FBI background check from the FBI. You will have to submit a fingerprint card, mail it to the FBI, pay 18 dollars, and wait about 3 months. The FBI will access AFIS system (this is the system law enforcement uses to run fingerprints to identify anyone who has been in the system), find your info, and print your criminal record if any exists. I know it's good to not lie but honestly the way the law works in the US, if you have a felony conviction, even an old one for some BS, it's better to lie if you can get away with it, because otherwise you'll never have a job. All criminal information should be confidential and accessed only on a need to know basis, and discrimination based on this info should be illegal. This is the case in most country. Background checks are never done unless it's for a job requiring a security clearance. If they needed your criminal information, you must request it from the police.
I was charged with a felony 24 years ago and had adjudication withheld meaning that it can show up on my background, but it isn't a conviction. Only one potential employer (CVS) was able to find the record and disqualified me during the application process about a year ago. Prior to that I had contracts with Lockheed and Raytheon and nothing ever came up. It's so weird.
The company I work for now allowed me to receive a copy of my background check and yeah they go through all your addresses, education check and criminal. I'm not sure why I thought all of my jobs would be on there for the last 7 years but they only verified the jobs I listed on my resume, which makes sense. Like I worked two other IT jobs and I quit both of them after like a couple months and left those off of my resume so I wouldn't have to explain the short length and those jobs did not show up on my background check. I'm not sure if that's how all the checks go, just thought i'd mention that in case somebody was fired from a job and did not want to list that on the resume, in some cases the relevant job experience may fall within that job but thankfully mine did not so I said i'm leaving those off hahah
I listed s volunteer experience but don’t know how they will get verification since I was not an employee and was not “in their system”. I hope this doesn’t lose me the offer .
Yea exactly I do the same. Never any issues knock on wood. Mine were short. 3 months or less. I just always keep looking immediately when I feel a job isn’t a fit so it’s not long I’m there
I am in this situation now. I just got offered my dream job, and a police check and traffic check is needed, as it is a driving job. I had to get my police record and traffic record. All good so far, except that I lost one driving point, but I am in the process of sending it back to the employer as we speak.
Why no mention of the credit check? Have they stopped doing those? I remember interviewing with financial institutions and they always told me they would do a credit check.
@Artur Bello I don't know what kind of fantasy world you live in, but this is not how corporations operate. I can only speak for the ones I have interacted with, but they will never tell you up front they are doing a credit check. But they will. And it can be verified if you pull your credit history. You will see the inquiries on there.
Yea I notice this too idk why they check that tbh. It’s your business and nothing to do with the job. I have great credit but it’s none of their business
@@genx7006in the United States companies cannot perform a credit check without your permission. If you decline the credit check then you probably won't get the job as that is part of their screening. I don't mean to be rude, but you are misinformed. Please look up the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) which directly contradicts your claim. Companies have to ask your permission to pull your credit. I'm not sure where you got your info from, but lifting a finger for research confirms this unequivocally.
I always order a work history report from The Work Number before applying. The report shows your work history, companies you worked for, job title at each company you worked for, rate of pay, and what benefits you received. Many companies out there will tell you verbally what your job title is, and list a different one on file with The Work Number. When you list a different job title on an application than is on record, you may get an employment job offer rescinded. That is why I list the title that shows on the report. Also many companies use The Work Number to have a potential employer call for employment verification because they do not do it inhouse. By listing your job title as it appears in your history report on your resume shows a prospective employer that your title and information matches. This pleases the pickey employers you may come acrosd when looking for a job.
Really where do I find this number I've always said I wish I had something like that cause I often forget when I started a job or left a job. Especially after years
@@atmosphereoasis9564 I have ordered the report online through a website called The Work Number which may be part of the TALX corporation. You might need your employers code. They have a section online where you can look up your employers code if you do not have it. When you request the report, and they have information recorded by your employers, you can print the report immediately. I have information on file that goes back to the 1990's.
Lol I work for a bank and someone lied they had a college degree and he passed the screen. However he trusted a coworker and she ratted him out so the bank did an investigation then fired him. So I wonder if the bank only does a soft research but will only investigate deeper if someone reported it.
I know I have recently passed a background check for employment with a company, they usually ask you something like “is there anything you would want to make known before the background check” or something to that effect. And I wasn’t asked for a drug screen but I know some companies want both a background check and a drug screen. Which I have no problem with, personally. Some companies also want a polygraph and maybe that would make a good idea for another video in it of itself, if it hasn’t already been done. I just want to add in general If a company doesn’t see the value in a potential candidate then there can be no potential gain on either end, so it’s not just the loss of the candidate, but also potentially the company may lose out on having a great employee. Especially if the background check doesn’t come back favorable which could be for any number of reasons. I’m concerned more so about technicalities in the actual process itself.
My former employer (state agency) hired a Chinese American...who had an espionage charge against him. He worked for the DoD for a while and when he was leaving plugged in a flash drive to take some of his documents with him. That was against policy and they thought he was a spy. We never did a background check and hired him. I believe his intentions ment well...but it was wild we never did a background check. We found out by googling his name and all his court info was like the first few results. 🤣
Careful assuming that anyone who's Asian, is a spy. You'll find no one who hates the CCP more than Chinese Americans that fled China specifically to get away from communism. While the freezer temp IQ president is taking 7 days to take out a spy balloon over fears of "Sinophobia", we're getting ready to restore this nation after the left wing drives it into the ground. And if we have to take out 10,000 reds each, then so be it. It probably takes 10,000 Norincos just to find one that feeds properly anyway. Come get some!
All the info is great. I have an issue with one of my past employers. I have not worked for them since 2006. I have contacted their HR dept to let them know I have moved on with supporting payroll check and w2. Till this day apparently I still work there when they check my background. So I have to give them huge explanation and documents. It's annoying! Also I have had past employers lie and say I never worked there.
My current employer wrote a reference that caused the new employer to withdraw the job offer. I'm going to ask to see a copy of the reference that she wrote and then I'll make my next move!
Depends on what companies you apply at. Some are stricter than others. For example if you applied at a hospital and had a misdemeanor probably won't get hired. But if you apply at for example a food manufacturer wouldn't be an issue. You also have to learn to sell yourself in an interview, so you stand out in their minds. Then they look over the background check that's not accurate.
I think things move fast. Some of previous job places might have gone out of business, have been bought, had complete staff overhaul etc. Once company I applied for called my then current employer. That was akward because then they knew I wanted to leave. They told me who called.
I worry that my unpaid work (TA, intern, etc.) isn't documented enough by the company and I won't get the chance to explain if the person they call doesn't know.
Im freaking out because Im going through the background check process right now and i have an internship on my resume for a company that was disorganized, it was unpaid so i dont even know im on record and i cant show a W-2, my supervisor and the only person i ever really communicated with left ages ago, and i didnt complete the work because being unpaid i had to deprioritize it in favor of working to pay rent. i know the answer would just be to not put that on my resume but im entry level and have such a lack of experience that i did anyways, i was just trying to get interviews, i never thought id actually get this far and now im on edge thinking im going to get exposed as a fraud and theyre going to pull the rug out from under me and rescind the offer.
@@khushboosurana99 honestly im not too sure. they only asked for my criminal background and living history. they didnt even verify any previous employment or ask for references. i was so worried for nothing
I have always heard that education background checks are actually kind of difficult and very basic (for most jobs). They’ll check if you attended sometimes, but it’s difficult to find out if you actually graduated. Is it true? No clue. But I’ve heard it enough to believe there’s some nugget of truth to it.
I only started my new job three months ago and im already applying for new jobs ASAP right now. My manager is fill of red flags and the coworkers are just as bad. I feel like im a threat to all of them because I came in strong. Mt working hours have been cut to the bone and I'm now being micromanaged snd treated so differently its bad. I cannot stand working at a toxic place
My daughter lost an apprenticeship for a bank because when she left her previous job in December but her previous employer stated she left in November. She was told her Apprenticeship was being recinded (3 months after she started) because she had lied about when she left her previous employer, when in fact she did leave her previous employer in December but the previous employer did not pay her for Decembers work. The previous employer lied.
@@wulfsorenson8859 My daughter just wanted to learn and didn't see the point of legal action as 1. She didn't have the money to take them to court. 2. We are in the UK. 3. The time to take them to court had elapsed. She learned not to trust employers and has gained a lot of experience in other jobs since then until finally landing a managerial position elsewhere.
Thanks for sharing this! Background check may seem scary but definitely necessary. The criminal background check is one of the things recruiters are always keen to find out.
Absolutely! Focusing on the criminal aspect is indeed critical, as it ensures safety and security for everyone involved. Employment history is important, but ensuring a clean record in terms of criminal activity is the foundation for trust and peace of mind. It's all about striking the right balance and prioritizing what truly matters in safeguarding our communities. 😊👍@@user_28373
Agreed, we’re not in control of people/boss you’re going to start working with and they can be the worst. So we have to stay to look stable ? They should do a background check on the previous employers and check their ratings working there.
Another great video! This video prompts a question that I've been wondering about. The question I have is should someone lie on the disability question on the job application? Since the only option is Yes or No on the application and will not allow any specifics to be entered, how would the employer know if my disability will not prevent me from doing a great job? I wear one hearing aid and I've been putting NO as my answer because it won't stop from performing any job function. In the past, it hasn't stop me from being an engineer, trainer, mechanic, or a manager. It didn't even stop me from being a volunteer firefighter.
From personal experience, always lie and say no no matter what and then if you get the job bring it up later. Even if its illegal, it would absolutely disqualify you on at least half
after accepting the offer, but they also to pass the background check in order to be fully hired. should i wait to know that my back ground check is cleared before give my current employer my 2 weeks notice?
My current employer when I applied to them wanted a copy of my UC-1099G form “unemployment” from 4 years prior because I had a 7 month gap in my employment.
@@savannahsmiles1797 I agree with you but if I didn't provide that then they probably wouldn't have hired me. It was for a union trucking company and they are very particular about who they hire and their hiring process is super slow/ in depth.
Ask the employeer if ita OK to do a background check on them, who the office holders are, how long they have been in. Busjness, are their any open civil matters? This information can be obtained through desktop searches and being tenacious.
what's the point of a employment background check? The person said they worked somewhere longer than they did, so what? are their skills still relevant? It should become very apparent, that their skills are lacking. What if you worked as a contractor? can they verify? Company out of business? it's all so stupid just so an employer can use your CURRENT unemployment against you and keep you unemployed.
I have been through with a company that took a long time to do my background check but then eventually extended a job offer, and I have also been through with companies where we had a great rapport during the job interview but then suddenly ghosted me afterward. The only thing I could think of is the background check. I did a self-background check and it came clean. However, after watching shows about how mistakes could be made by someone else or something I may have put a check in a certain application document in the past which on the surface does not relate to anything about employment but now is the hinder of employment. If I contact any of the companies that ghosted me, they will just be going to give me excuses that they have someone else who is more suited/qualified/etc. than I am, and not provide any real reason why I am now no longer in consideration. How extensively do most of the employers that do employee background checks do their checks? If I don't know for definite that it's my background check that caused the companies to ghost me after the great interview, how do I find out and correct those mistakes?
We had a guy who would just google anyone we were going to interview. This was for defense industry jobs that required US citizenship and a security clearance. One person we were going to interview turned out to have an extensive criminal record, which w2as only discovered minutes before the interview. So we went ahead with the interview even though we knew he'd never pass the background check. Without mentioning we had already checked on him, we told him that we do a background check. He suddenly lost all interest in the job.
@@FS02012I don’t blame people leaving this country. It only benefits the illegals here and the white people who have money or slave owners & shareholders
Thanks, I really like your videos. This being said, there is something I have always found missing. Namely, I do not get to practice any of your recommendations due to the fact that I have a degree in humanities. I just genuinely do not get any offers for a job interviews. What would you recommend? What kind of jobs should I apply to in order to get my foot in the door? What kind of employers are looking for humanities majors? Where if ever did you ever hire one? Alternatively, where would be a nice place with a steady supply of berries and other natural recources? I am getting more and more ready to just escape human society and try my luck in the wilderness. :D
This is just my unprofessional advice but I would make sure you have some friends ready to serve as solid "references" and also highlight the things you did and flesh out titles like is recommended in the video. It's frowned upon to lie but imo an additional 6 months to a year to beef up your work history won't hurt depending on where you're applying. I majored in English and psychology, majors no one cares about it seems. Alternatively, use your connections.
Some idiot told me that after a background check they found that I had several identities. They were all misspellings of my last name, or my second last name was included and they put it as if it was all one word.
I would like to get more information on companies doing credit checks. Ive watched some videos of people saying they were having a hard time getting a job because employers were checking credit and not informing the individual.
A company is supposed to have you sign a form giving them permission to pull your credit report. I did this once and I will never do it again. I feel like my credit report is none of their business. It feels like an invasion of privacy. When a company tells me they need to see my credit report I see it as a red flag that I do not want to work for them. I don't like to be made to feel like a company owns me.
The biggest one is - don't lie about a degree you don't have! They check now using the national student clearinghouse. In my case I had to submit proof of graduation from a foreign school. A lot of companies don't care about the degree, but they WILL care if you LIE about having one. Job titles are a tricky one. In a previous job at a bank, I was simply an "Assistant Vice-President." That's all the bank exposed to any background check. But my functional title was a "Senior IT engineer" which was never exposed to anyone requesting a background check. That said I never lied about either one but on my resume I would put "Senior engineer" and in the background check I would put "Assistance Vice-President." I had to also supply a redacted pay stub to verify employment for background checks. Always be truthful!!!
Hey so when you do a background check, and they check your work experience do you write it on their website or do they use the resume you applied? When I opened the background check link they asked me for my ssn and home addresses for the last 7 years.
I'm going through this now, I have the degrees, the experience, past the interviews but my past employment dates are off and this will probably get the job offer rescinded. I have all the qualifications for the job, but because I can't remember the dates, now I may not get the job. This is getting out of hand.....they can't find people to work, but when they do, they kill them by background checks...Do i have a chance at this job. I need this job and have kids depending on me.
I have issues with them doing psychometric tests. I do not want to be psycho-analysed. The other one is credit checks if it is NOT a financial based institution
So I have a police report from my last job for theft but since I paid back the money it didn't go any further. So I'm assuming an employer won't find that.
I was recently fired and secured new employment but now have a opportunity to secure a state job. My last job before my current never had issues writes up no conflicts with colleagues anyway I had a year evaluation went great and got a raise well by 4pm that same day I was let go for alleged drug use, requested a drug test employer denied me that request. Filled unemployment and 7 weeks later got a call from adjudicator telling me that another reason was added and employer stated due to sexual harassment. I was not aware of any of this band would of never found out if I did apply for unemployment well I was denied unemployment for that SH. I am floored and don’t know what to do I am appealing and filing with EEOC. Accusations such as those can be detrimental to my future
You mentioned Convictions in background check but what if you were acused of a Capital crime arrested and indicted and the court just dismissed the case and never went to trial? Does this stuff effect your employment aswell or is it just convictions.
I would like to say that I don’t lie on my resume, but what I do is: If I have 1 and a half year of XP and they ask how many years of XP I have, I’ll say 2 (obviously). That’s a common sense IMO. I’m not gonna take 6 months of experience off my work history just because the hiring managers get butt hurt or judgy. They better do their job right then and reject me. lol 😊 Another thing I do is: If my resume doesn’t say I know X and they ask me in the application if I know X, I’ll say I do know X. Why? Simple, because I’m not gonna waste my time applying for a job to find out 5-10 minutes in that they won’t even see my application because I don’t have X. If I happen to go on an interview and they bring that up, I’ll make them pull out my resume, or I’ll pull out my resume and I’ll ask them if it’s in my resume. Like that. I don’t get attached, I don’t expect any call. Currently working, applying for jobs just for salary improvement. We all need to improve somehow, so of course I need to find a job if I want to improve. Not gonna be a hypocrite, but I’m not gonna undervalue myself because of them either.
What about modifying the name of a bachelors degree slightly, for example a physics degree. The college I go to has a physics degree but it’s actually an applied physics degree meant to use physics and engineering principles and software to design things. Would it be okay to put down degree as “Applied Physics” or “Engineering Physics”?
As long as you have no criminal history, I second massaging your resume to the max to for these unreasonable requirements from employers. If they say they need 15+ years of experience for a job that a 5 year experience can do very comfortably, then you do what’s required is all imma say.
Let’s say I have an experience with a company , I quit for another one and I just stayed for 8 months and I came back to my former employer. Should I erase this line in my résumer to avoid being looked as a job hopper ?
What if the misdemeanor was expunged/officially removed from your record? I was told you should not/don't even put anything down except 'no' when asked on a job application?
If an employer is that critical about a persons background, then maybe the employer may be too hard to please. This level of verification should be for higher level jobs such as doctors, teachers, high security jobs, Etc. Overboard.
Exactly. Is this normal in America? Seems very very odd to me. Also why does a company need to know your credit history? lol what’s that got to do with a job?
I have to disagree with the "massaging of titles" thing. You shouldn't do that, especially if you are in a technical role. There is a big difference between a low level "systems engineer" and an "architect". I can't tell you how many times someone has tried to pass themselves off as "architecty" when in reality all they were was a simple programmer. Another one I see a lot is adding "team lead" to every title on your resume. You may have been a "team lead" on a particular project, but that does not mean you were the "team lead" of your group or department. It can lead to a lot of confusion, especially when the company is looking for someone who has actually managed people...meaning, they are looking for someone to take a leadership role. This is more than "I completed two projects and I happened to be the subject matter expert at the time." Don't massage titles. It will inevitably be exposed in the interview. Save yourself the humiliation. Just be honest.
ehhh It depends, If you're in a technical field chances are you know something about the next career move, like I was a sys admin for 3 years and moved in to being a security engineer and during the interview all they gauged with me was whether or not I knew how to configure inside and outside firewalls and how to config ACLs of course I didn't know how to do everything but there was 3 other security guys there that were vets that basically showed me wtf to do and was able to close the experience gap, I will agree however like don't bs to where you say you're a sharepoint developer and actually just be a simple programmer like that might be too much of a jump
I checked my TWN information, this seems borderline illegal to have all this data on me, including my salary. I'd just freeze your TWN and have the employer get you to send pay stubs if they want proof.
If you were terminated from a job, can that employer disclose the reason for termination? Can the employer doing the background ask for the reason for termination?
How do I get around the “you have a Masters degree in counseling, why are you applying here?” I do not interview well, so I always freeze up and can’t answer the question. I am not going for a counseling job because the field is in the toilet right now, but the degree gets in my way trying to find a job in another field. I’ve seen conflicting information about if I should leave the degree off. Is it lying to leave non relevant degrees off the resume? It also stops me from getting a job at times since I’m “over qualified”.
a resume is just a marketing page to get you to the interview..It is YOU who decide what work is fulfilling. and you can discuss WHY you want the job, that is the focus of the interview. don't put stuff on your resume if you don't want to review it with a prospective employer. Many folks with Masters, do lawn care or janitorial...not that uncommon.
"I got my master's in counselling because it was something that interested me at the time, due to some shifts in my personal life I think [insert role/company] will help me to learn and grow more with the way the world is changing"
It is crazy how many people lie. The registrar at Boston University told me they get about 3,000 people a year who lied about graduating from there. A quick easy check that gets them.
Fuck the integrity. This country doesn’t provide or reward anything for that sort. And if I had money and debt free. I wouldn’t be here anyways. I’d be living in Europe or Singapore. Maybe even Chile. I’ll do what tf it takes to get a job I want. Modify or whatever the sort. If I already know the schematics and the concept of that job. Then I’ll oversell it
Great tips. Just got hired by a Marriott hotel. Ever since I started there, I've been reconsidering my decision and go back to college. Just wanted to get anyone's thoughts on it
Marriott is a good company. There might be opportunities for advancement there (in particular, in sales or restaurant or hotel management) but if your college plan is something other than the hospitality industry, maybe you should go back. Also, a degree, whether in hospitality management or not, could be valuable in the hotel too. Good luck!
What about volunteer experience? I volunteered for a school but never got placed “in the system” so I’m not sure how they will be able to verify or get verification about that 😢
You should reach out to the coordinator/owner of whoever you volunteered for and see if they have you in their system. I have many volunteer experiences that were never really tracked, so I saved emails and time sheets showing I was there.
I got denied employment as a corrections officer and I was wondering if they could see jpay messages and videos and review them if I was in contact with an inmate previous
What about you write in your resume? You work from the company from 2019 up to the present for some reason you quit your job . What will happen to the background check if you no longer work for the company ? But my resume I submitted still works up to the present .
I just wanted to check if I should be writing outrageous lies about my accomplishments within the companies where I have actually worked. If getting fired is the maximum penalty, then the only rational option is to tell outrageous lies. I am talking sales numbers, size of territory, or whatever metrics are relevant to the job. If I can't go to jail, then it is completely worthwhile to risk losing a job that would otherwise be literally impossible to get. Also, this means my competition is also telling outrageous lies. Arguably, it's unethical to tell people to be honest here because it will guarantee that their career will fall behind, while liars will get ahead. I am very uncomfortable with lying. I am even more uncomfortable with my job.
Exactly just lie about everything. Get a selection of bogus CVs with friends and family to give references for you. These corporations are compulsive liars.
If someone called my former manager to ask what I did, I don't think they would know. There was a real lack of communication, so he doesn't know anything about the skills that I'm now offering to sell to the competition.
Becoming great at lying to companies is a highly valued skill since all they do is lie to you
That's all they jew cough cough I meant do
@@gfy2979 Racist detected here. Hope you never get employed for your antisemitic behaviour.
@@gfy2979 lol
touché!!
@@gfy2979 exactly
I once taught this guy the basics of a particular technology and he barely understood it. I had to correct all of his errors and even I was just a beginner in it. In fact I considered myself such a novice that I didn’t even put it on my resume. After he was laid off, not only did he claim to be an expert on his resume, he created a consulting company that specialized in that technology. That’s when I realized, I need to exaggerate my accomplishments or no one will ever hire me.
Yeah, straight up lie on your cv. If you get asked to come to an interview where they test you on your coding skills, study beforehand.
Saying you know a coding language before you know is a necessary practice
🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂
People who claim they're Advanced in Excel and don't know what absolute references are, have never heard of SUMIFS or conditional formatting, and drag their mouse down for tens of seconds to get to the bottom of the sheet instead of doing ctrl shift down...
That's why I went the extra mile and took an Excel certification to show employers I am actually advanced.
I’ve always downgraded people who exaggerate their skills.
It is easily exposed during the interview.
Exaggerated skills is usually an indicator of someone who doesn’t know enough to realise how much there is to still learn.
And there’s a high risk they’ll cause even more problems due to arrogance.
God help the clients of that consultancy😅
(Unless he made huge efforts to build that skill, before actually starting the consultancy, and actually getting clients).
I have always lied and never had a problem getting offers. Having a job determines whether I can put food in my mouth. That alone is incentive to lie
Justified...
Most jobs have ridiculous requirements especially years of experience not matching the starting pay. Just lie
@@siuuuuuu7048 I think so. I don't know why there is such a high barrier to entry for something that puts food in your mouth. That's like intentionally killing people
@@modifiedjaymill because all companies are liars. Every single one of them. I don't care what anyone says. They're not to be trusted for any reason
@@modifiedjaymill That is called capitalism...
My favorite thing is when they ask for contact info for all recent supervisors, when you don't want your current supervisor to know you're looking for another job. It's your current supervisor they want to talk to the most.
Dumbest thing they ever ask for is current supervisor 😂
Immediately if a job ever does this especially before I can even submit my resume, I know not to apply to the company. That kind of thing shows that a company cannot keep employees and/or have trust issues
I had a background check done on me recently and lost a job because of it. The background check company sent me a copy of their report and I find a lot of pending charges that I had no knowledge of. Turns out it was my father's record (I'm a junior) and the records got mixed up. I tell the company that I applied to that these are wrong, this isn't me, I can prove it. They still rescinded the offer. Then I dispute it with the background check company and find out that they didn't cross-reference the birth date when they made their report. These companies who believe that the background check process is infallible need to wake up and stop using it as absolute truth!
You can sue them.
I've had the same happen
What kind of company was this, working for a bank, financial adviser, etc? I know many, many folks with poor credit, bankruptcies, etc. and it never caused problems.
@@australian1018 or, you could grow a pair and just find a better job instead of continuing to bother a company that you shouldn’t work for for money that you _didn’t_ work for.
If they can’t even admit they were in the wrong, you probably don’t want to work for them.
I’m glad you’re breaking the generational curses caused by your elders. These people don’t ever think about how their bad decisions will affect their children. They’re so selfish & shortsighted. Blessings to you Sir!!!
I lied a bit on my cv and was very nervous both on the jobs interviews and when I started to work in the company. When I already was there little by little i discovered they lied to me triple more.
The worst thing that can happen when lying is not getting that job, big deal. You just move on to the next opportunity till you make it, believe me it always worked for me.
Why not tell the truth then?
Like they won't find out once they start working with you.
Do you think you can keep up the act for that long?
😂😂😂ikr
@@dhenderson1810do you think you will ever get hired being honest .. also most companies train people. It’s not like people are lying about being an surgeon or doctors or something
Ive had 1 offer rescinded due to a background check. I should note that Ive held 2 different government security clearances which were easy compared to this companies background check.
The company required a 10 year background check plus full education back to highschool. They had trouble verifying employment because 3 of the companies I worked for no longer existed and could not verify (The companies had been gone for 9+ years) They also had issues getting highschool records even though I had college records. Partly because I was homeschooled (my mom and my grandmother were public school teachers at the time)
Some companies go overboard on the background checks.
I got my GED in eleventh grade because of health issues that ruined my attendance. My health is managed better now but I would hate to be rejected because I had bad health 40 years ago.
@@AverageJillM the only employer I would actively want to reject me for health reasons is the military, full stop
High school!? That's moronic. Why not go back to your grade 1 teacher and follow up on your fingerpainting skills?
Ridiculous. I think we (in Canada) have electronic records of employment created, but not sure when or if they purged.
And that is a company you pass on.
People need to stay out a person person business and hire with faith
I lie all the time and I genuinely don't care if they find out or not. I've never had any issues.
😂😂😂
Tbh I added 6 months to an old job, but now it’s awkward since I reported the actual time I work on my background check and contact. Sucks , but I hope they over look / miss it on my resume.
@@MrHellsing1055 did it?
I only have to omit places I worked at a few months and voluntarily left because let’s face it, I’m not investing in a crap job or a place I am miserable in and keep looking right away
😂😂😂😂😂 lol lol 😵🏴☠️
i have added an extra year of work history to close a gap of employment i had during the pandemic. never had trouble getting a job after that. i worked 4 years but on my resume i put 5.
Personally 4yrs vs 5yrs doesn't make much of a difference. Would you have learned more with an extra year?
@@benmanutd2 doesn’t matter. It’s what employers want. 5 is a magic number for years of experience for some reason
was a background check done for that employment?
I recently landed an offer and I’m scared to death of bgv. I faked an internship and extended my full time work experience by 1.5 years where in reality I had 9 months.
If I submit real dates of my full time and not mention anything at all about internship could I get through?
@@anusharajendra389Hi! How did this turn out for you?
They say people don't want to work but make you jump thru hoops
Not only that but they have the choice to hire you or not but moreover you have them Insight into your personal life. If they don’t hire you well you gave them your personal matters that you can’t get back.
They mean that they can't find people to work for below award wage.
@@topg-ko6vs why would they want a criminal in their job? They want to see if you are safe to be around
My current positions, received the offer, accepted subject to background check. The check was taking a very long time and delayed. Had put in my 2 weeks at company I was leaving and that time was drawing to a close and still no clear check come back. Finally right before starting, it came back okay. This taught me that for any position that wants to know when I can start, it will be 2 weeks AFTER the clear background check.
Yes you also always never know if something random will happen with it and you lose the offer. Never give notice until it’s completed
Keep your W-2's for 7 years! I have a previous employer that won't verify employment for background checks. I needed to provide my tax documents to prove that I had worked for them.
That's completely insane
I hope that employer's finally come into the 21st century by now
That’s crazy
@@kylehall6476 And illegal in some places to see any salary.
That's illegal AF!
Employers have too much power.
Exactly. Why we can't check our employers too?
Then why don’t you become an employer and donate some of your power?
@@martinlutherkingjr.5582there’s a difference between doing a background check and checking an applicants wage history.
@@martinlutherkingjr.5582 you sound like a child, "why don't you donate some power " like what? Maybe checks and balances would be more appropriate instead of employers acting like dictators
@@mindyourbusiness209 What do you have against children?
I had a background check company incorrectly report a reduced misdemeanor charge as a felony. My background also had a few other charges and I probably would have lost the job due to a collection of those charges, but I sued the background check company for falsely reporting and wont 15k. Nothing is concrete when it comes to this kind of work
How did you found out?
find out what? @@jencrochet
@@jencrochet that’s what I want to know. I got to see someone said if he was x name he said no he said I’m the manager said his name was the same as mine but he was lying I know it.
I had a backround check fail because they couldn't get verification of graduation from my university in the middle of July. The company asked me to submit transcripts. I don't have them, college was 15 years ago! Then when they asked to see 10 years of my W2. I rescended my application and advised them to get a new backround check company atcually did the investigation they were being paid to conduct. I have nothing to hide, but I am not going to weed through my entire adulthood's full of paperwork for a job that hasn't even hired me yet!
@@lauracoutinho5478 that’s a bit too much. Is not like you are running for senate. Come on.
Wow! I didn’t know a potential employer would go to such great lengths! But it does make sense. Thank you!
I think it's overkill. Sometimes these things can takes weeks or months
it's pathetic it literally pisses me off.
@@Deelohi agree! Like just hire me. I showed interest in the job and have a good resume. Sometimes we gotta lie to get a job cuz it’s the ONLY WAY. If we were honest we wouldn’t get the job and they know that.
criminal background check =/= employment verification 😁
@@Deelohit really is. I mean why the heck they need to know what schools you went to? It’s ridiculous. They should
Only at most verify employment history and criminal checks. Especially when they only offer a scum amount an hour. You’re giving them insight into your personal sensitive files only for these employers dispose of you like that?
I think its a good idea to pay for a background check in the months leading up to applying for other jobs. This way you'll have a professionally done background check that you can reference/learn from prior to filling a new one out for a recent job offer. You can also do the same for a drug screen too.
Yes. Research and find a background check company then see if they offer a background check similar to what an employer would purchase that you could pay for.
@@W.A.777 You can add fake info if you want but remember the whole point of background check is to prove that the info you provided is actually true. So in your case if you put fake experience on your resume it can't be verified therefore you will fail your background check so its actually more work for you and will most likely not get the job. Choice is yours.
One of the most amusing results from a background check that I've ever experienced was discovering that one of my past employers was still reporting and claiming me as an employee with them. I worked for the company for about two months before quitting due to all the concerns I had then which had stacked up. Gave my notice, they let me go on the spot, and I went straight to a new job I had lined up.
Ended up with a call from the IRS on the topic and talking to them they agreed that a new start date along with a steady history of employment since then on my part to match my tax returns was a much better explanation/evidence than any offered by that one not so great employer from five years past.
Of course you are still with that company. They love to brag, show of what great employees they have. Worse. They take your resume and pretend you work for them when they bid for projects. This is why, never ever show a job gap. Even put a company's name as in progress to be registered. If asked, you practically do what you say. If you show...a gap from you last job...you might end up as "employed". Brian does not have such experience. I do.
JESUS BEATS THE COMPUTER AND DATA FACTS SHEET!
I worked with a person who stated they graduated with a BS from a California University. They were hired, but terminated a month later because the background check showed they didn’t receive the degree.
Usually ppl with no degree work better than those with
One.
God damn
I knew a man who wrote on his resume that he earned an MA in Engineering, but he only earned a BA. He was told that his offer would be contingent upon the employer receiving a copy of his university transcript. He withdrew his application.
You can easily get a fake degree.
Get someone to make the diploma
As a recruiter, this process seems pretty consistent with processes I have overseen for backgrounds. In terms of pursing your dream role, take steps on building that experience through your own roles, ask to be part of projects, reach out to your network and show your skills. I started in benefits administration as a team leader for HR BPO company, and 6.5 years later landed in a recruiting role, a director of HR gave me shot and the rest is history. I had recruited as a manager before and this experience helped me build my profile.
What about volunteer experience? How will they verify that? I never signed anything with the school I volunteered at or didn’t get any income or was considered an “employee”. Hopefully them not being able to verify my volunteer experience won’t cost me the job offer :(
So you worked hard to get an entry level job that’s predatory and act better then everyone while also barely paying reasonably? I can smell the BS. Y’all act like you need special skills for basic jobs and wonder why you can never hold hiring contracts with the same companies or get sued out of existence. The big names guys take way too big of a cut for posting an indeed ad with false information that honestly you should be able to sue for cash bounties when you find you idiots lying.
Good tips. The only thing I was worried about on my last background check this year was I changed my title from account executive to account manager for a role I did 4 years at because it actually better reflected what I did. AE is sales and what I did was more account management and servicing. When I would interview with the original title, people would see me as a sales guy when I wasn't looking for sales jobs so I was kinda forced to change it anyway.
So did it go well? I have done the same
I lied in resume for roles and responsibilities as different domain rather than sap support, will it gets effected
I've been honest about my criminal history to them. I had a DUI back in the day. Misdemeanor. Have never had a problem getting a job.
Thanks for mentioning the work number. I requested an employment data freeze so companies can't access the info. It's a security safeguard for ID theft as well.
@@keithmarlowe5569 no, it's nationwide from what I could see
It makes it look like you have something to hide.
@@keithmarlowe5569 no, nationwide.
great content. Thanks so much. Ive always wondered what goes on behind those background checks everytime i switch employers
I'd like to add one of the publicly traded tech companies does not do an employee background checks; I am currently working there.
The Walmart I worked at was easy.
I got called for an interview and was drug screened the same day. I disclosed what I thought might be a problem and nothing came up.
Probably one of the easiest jobs I ever gotten.
Ummmm, it's Walmart.
Texas does NOT require you to disclose anything more than 7 years ago. Other states may have different rules. It doesn't matter if it's a felony or whatever, and a lot of stuff is felony in the US, getting a felony conviction is not as hard as you think. Basically in Texas if you paid the price, is off the books, you don't have to disclose it if it's 7 years ago or longer. It however only applies to jobs that paid $69,995 a year or less.
Also another thing, Federal felonies is actually harder to find out about. This is because all Federal records are only contained in the NCIC, and civilians are NOT allowed to access this database, and law enforcement can only access this database as a part of a criminal investigation. You can call a court house and ask but it will likely be a name check, without knowing the exact case number it's really hard to know if there's mistaken identity. If an employer wants to see ALL records, state or federal, then the employee must obtain a FBI background check from the FBI. You will have to submit a fingerprint card, mail it to the FBI, pay 18 dollars, and wait about 3 months. The FBI will access AFIS system (this is the system law enforcement uses to run fingerprints to identify anyone who has been in the system), find your info, and print your criminal record if any exists.
I know it's good to not lie but honestly the way the law works in the US, if you have a felony conviction, even an old one for some BS, it's better to lie if you can get away with it, because otherwise you'll never have a job.
All criminal information should be confidential and accessed only on a need to know basis, and discrimination based on this info should be illegal. This is the case in most country. Background checks are never done unless it's for a job requiring a security clearance. If they needed your criminal information, you must request it from the police.
I was charged with a felony 24 years ago and had adjudication withheld meaning that it can show up on my background, but it isn't a conviction. Only one potential employer (CVS) was able to find the record and disqualified me during the application process about a year ago.
Prior to that I had contracts with Lockheed and Raytheon and nothing ever came up. It's so weird.
The company I work for now allowed me to receive a copy of my background check and yeah they go through all your addresses, education check and criminal. I'm not sure why I thought all of my jobs would be on there for the last 7 years but they only verified the jobs I listed on my resume, which makes sense. Like I worked two other IT jobs and I quit both of them after like a couple months and left those off of my resume so I wouldn't have to explain the short length and those jobs did not show up on my background check. I'm not sure if that's how all the checks go, just thought i'd mention that in case somebody was fired from a job and did not want to list that on the resume, in some cases the relevant job experience may fall within that job but thankfully mine did not so I said i'm leaving those off hahah
I listed s volunteer experience but don’t know how they will get verification since I was not an employee and was not “in their system”. I hope this doesn’t lose me the offer .
Yea exactly I do the same. Never any issues knock on wood. Mine were short. 3 months or less. I just always keep looking immediately when I feel a job isn’t a fit so it’s not long I’m there
@@Erock1985x did your background check report stated your past job title too or just your past employer. Thankyou
@@sciencefriction6 No Titles just the employer and length of time I worked there
I am in this situation now.
I just got offered my dream job, and a police check and traffic check is needed, as it is a driving job.
I had to get my police record and traffic record. All good so far, except that I lost one driving point, but I am in the process of sending it back to the employer as we speak.
Still waiting for you to update us like a month later….Come on dude!
@@hobomike6935 I actually don't have that job anymore, as I failed one of the assessments.
Great video!! I was wondering about background checks. Thank you!!
Is there a way to have someone do the background check for you, just to see what the potential employer might see?
I’m curious about this too
You can online.
@@FS02012where?
Companies always hire other company to do background checks.
Why no mention of the credit check? Have they stopped doing those? I remember interviewing with financial institutions and they always told me they would do a credit check.
Credit checks are common with finance positions but aren’t common with other roles.
@Artur Bello False. At least back in the day they would do it all the time. No consent required.
@Artur Bello I don't know what kind of fantasy world you live in, but this is not how corporations operate. I can only speak for the ones I have interacted with, but they will never tell you up front they are doing a credit check. But they will. And it can be verified if you pull your credit history. You will see the inquiries on there.
Yea I notice this too idk why they check that tbh. It’s your business and nothing to do with the job. I have great credit but it’s none of their business
@@genx7006in the United States companies cannot perform a credit check without your permission. If you decline the credit check then you probably won't get the job as that is part of their screening. I don't mean to be rude, but you are misinformed. Please look up the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) which directly contradicts your claim. Companies have to ask your permission to pull your credit. I'm not sure where you got your info from, but lifting a finger for research confirms this unequivocally.
I always order a work history report from The Work Number before applying. The report shows your work history, companies you worked for, job title at each company you worked for, rate of pay, and what benefits you received.
Many companies out there will tell you verbally what your job title is, and list a different one on file with The Work Number. When you list a different job title on an application than is on record, you may get an employment job offer rescinded. That is why I list the title that shows on the report.
Also many companies use The Work Number to have a potential employer call for employment verification because they do not do it inhouse.
By listing your job title as it appears in your history report on your resume shows a prospective employer that your title and information matches. This pleases the pickey employers you may come acrosd when looking for a job.
Really where do I find this number I've always said I wish I had something like that cause I often forget when I started a job or left a job. Especially after years
How do I order a work report as a consumer or employee
@@atmosphereoasis9564 I have ordered the report online through a website called The Work Number which may be part of the TALX corporation. You might need your employers code. They have a section online where you can look up your employers code if you do not have it. When you request the report, and they have information recorded by your employers, you can print the report immediately. I have information on file that goes back to the 1990's.
Can the find warrants?
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Lol I work for a bank and someone lied they had a college degree and he passed the screen. However he trusted a coworker and she ratted him out so the bank did an investigation then fired him. So I wonder if the bank only does a soft research but will only investigate deeper if someone reported it.
I know I have recently passed a background check for employment with a company, they usually ask you something like “is there anything you would want to make known before the background check” or something to that effect. And I wasn’t asked for a drug screen but I know some companies want both a background check and a drug screen. Which I have no problem with, personally. Some companies also want a polygraph and maybe that would make a good idea for another video in it of itself, if it hasn’t already been done. I just want to add in general If a company doesn’t see the value in a potential candidate then there can be no potential gain on either end, so it’s not just the loss of the candidate, but also potentially the company may lose out on having a great employee. Especially if the background check doesn’t come back favorable which could be for any number of reasons. I’m concerned more so about technicalities in the actual process itself.
Some things you can lie or exaggerate about but some things you can’t. Just pick the ones that are okay.
My former employer (state agency) hired a Chinese American...who had an espionage charge against him. He worked for the DoD for a while and when he was leaving plugged in a flash drive to take some of his documents with him. That was against policy and they thought he was a spy. We never did a background check and hired him. I believe his intentions ment well...but it was wild we never did a background check. We found out by googling his name and all his court info was like the first few results. 🤣
And later you reported to FBI?
He wasn't in hiding or anything. Hr let him go after everyone found out. He ended up getting a slap on the wrist in court.
Careful assuming that anyone who's Asian, is a spy. You'll find no one who hates the CCP more than Chinese Americans that fled China specifically to get away from communism.
While the freezer temp IQ president is taking 7 days to take out a spy balloon over fears of "Sinophobia", we're getting ready to restore this nation after the left wing drives it into the ground.
And if we have to take out 10,000 reds each, then so be it. It probably takes 10,000 Norincos just to find one that feeds properly anyway. Come get some!
That's insane... That's literally the ONE time when it matters.
Just show to me that it pays off to lie about end dates on resumes
All the info is great. I have an issue with one of my past employers. I have not worked for them since 2006. I have contacted their HR dept to let them know I have moved on with supporting payroll check and w2. Till this day apparently I still work there when they check my background. So I have to give them huge explanation and documents. It's annoying! Also I have had past employers lie and say I never worked there.
employers ALL lie is my experience.
My current employer wrote a reference that caused the new employer to withdraw the job offer. I'm going to ask to see a copy of the reference that she wrote and then I'll make my next move!
You might be able to Sue the employer
Depends on what companies you apply at. Some are stricter than others. For example if you applied at a hospital and had a misdemeanor probably won't get hired. But if you apply at for example a food manufacturer wouldn't be an issue. You also have to learn to sell yourself in an interview, so you stand out in their minds. Then they look over the background check that's not
accurate.
These checks can satobotage ones especially with a spiteful employer that lies to the recruiter.
I think things move fast. Some of previous job places might have gone out of business, have been bought, had complete staff overhaul etc. Once company I applied for called my then current employer. That was akward because then they knew I wanted to leave. They told me who called.
I worry that my unpaid work (TA, intern, etc.) isn't documented enough by the company and I won't get the chance to explain if the person they call doesn't know.
SAME!! Do you have an update on this??
Im freaking out because Im going through the background check process right now and i have an internship on my resume for a company that was disorganized, it was unpaid so i dont even know im on record and i cant show a W-2, my supervisor and the only person i ever really communicated with left ages ago, and i didnt complete the work because being unpaid i had to deprioritize it in favor of working to pay rent. i know the answer would just be to not put that on my resume but im entry level and have such a lack of experience that i did anyways, i was just trying to get interviews, i never thought id actually get this far and now im on edge thinking im going to get exposed as a fraud and theyre going to pull the rug out from under me and rescind the offer.
@@khushboosurana99 im three weeks into the job lol
@@khushboosurana99 honestly im not too sure. they only asked for my criminal background and living history. they didnt even verify any previous employment or ask for references. i was so worried for nothing
@@nomorepartiezz where are from? What kind of job ? If you don’t mind
I have always heard that education background checks are actually kind of difficult and very basic (for most jobs). They’ll check if you attended sometimes, but it’s difficult to find out if you actually graduated.
Is it true? No clue. But I’ve heard it enough to believe there’s some nugget of truth to it.
Education and criminal check is straight forwarded .. quick to find out .. just few click through some systems they can be verified.
From what I know is that the ONLY way a job can verify that is if they ask for your transcripts.
You can find out. I have fired staff for false education details
I only started my new job three months ago and im already applying for new jobs ASAP right now. My manager is fill of red flags and the coworkers are just as bad. I feel like im a threat to all of them because I came in strong. Mt working hours have been cut to the bone and I'm now being micromanaged snd treated so differently its bad. I cannot stand working at a toxic place
There's some stuff you can't lie about though, education, certifications, they'll ask for transcripts
My daughter lost an apprenticeship for a bank because when she left her previous job in December but her previous employer stated she left in November. She was told her Apprenticeship was being recinded (3 months after she started) because she had lied about when she left her previous employer, when in fact she did leave her previous employer in December but the previous employer did not pay her for Decembers work. The previous employer lied.
Take legal action.
@@wulfsorenson8859 My daughter just wanted to learn and didn't see the point of legal action as 1. She didn't have the money to take them to court. 2. We are in the UK. 3. The time to take them to court had elapsed. She learned not to trust employers and has gained a lot of experience in other jobs since then until finally landing a managerial position elsewhere.
@@samanthahardy9903 contact ACAS immediately. In the U.K. this is definitely not legal at all!!!!
Thanks for sharing this! Background check may seem scary but definitely necessary. The criminal background check is one of the things recruiters are always keen to find out.
They should worry more about the criminal aspect and not someone’s dumbass employment💀
Absolutely! Focusing on the criminal aspect is indeed critical, as it ensures safety and security for everyone involved. Employment history is important, but ensuring a clean record in terms of criminal activity is the foundation for trust and peace of mind. It's all about striking the right balance and prioritizing what truly matters in safeguarding our communities. 😊👍@@user_28373
Agreed, we’re not in control of people/boss you’re going to start working with and they can be the worst. So we have to stay to look stable ? They should do a background check on the previous employers and check their ratings working there.
So if i stayed in a country for a year and told the company that i have been living for just 2 months now..is that a crime?
Another great video! This video prompts a question that I've been wondering about. The question I have is should someone lie on the disability question on the job application?
Since the only option is Yes or No on the application and will not allow any specifics to be entered, how would the employer know if my disability will not prevent me from doing a great job?
I wear one hearing aid and I've been putting NO as my answer because it won't stop from performing any job function. In the past, it hasn't stop me from being an engineer, trainer, mechanic, or a manager. It didn't even stop me from being a volunteer firefighter.
Check out his video "What is the Voluntary Self ID Form in a Job Application?", you might find that helpful 🙂
From personal experience, always lie and say no no matter what and then if you get the job bring it up later. Even if its illegal, it would absolutely disqualify you on at least half
Background checks for managerial positions are pretty thorough. Some companies keep records for over 6 years ; dont lie on your resume.
Depends on the job. Most are not that thorough. If you’re so scared you will never progress in life 😂
"Depends on the job". @@wulfsorenson8859
after accepting the offer, but they also to pass the background check in order to be fully hired. should i wait to know that my back ground check is cleared before give my current employer my 2 weeks notice?
My current employer when I applied to them wanted a copy of my UC-1099G form “unemployment” from 4 years prior because I had a 7 month gap in my employment.
NONE of their biz...
@@savannahsmiles1797 I agree with you but if I didn't provide that then they probably wouldn't have hired me. It was for a union trucking company and they are very particular about who they hire and their hiring process is super slow/ in depth.
Lying in any sort of technical job will be found out pretty quickly when you can’t do the job.
Ask the employeer if ita OK to do a background check on them, who the office holders are, how long they have been in. Busjness, are their any open civil matters?
This information can be obtained through desktop searches and being tenacious.
what's the point of a employment background check? The person said they worked somewhere longer than they did, so what? are their skills still relevant? It should become very apparent, that their skills are lacking. What if you worked as a contractor? can they verify? Company out of business? it's all so stupid just so an employer can use your CURRENT unemployment against you and keep you unemployed.
What about leaving a job off the resume?
I have been through with a company that took a long time to do my background check but then eventually extended a job offer, and I have also been through with companies where we had a great rapport during the job interview but then suddenly ghosted me afterward. The only thing I could think of is the background check. I did a self-background check and it came clean. However, after watching shows about how mistakes could be made by someone else or something I may have put a check in a certain application document in the past which on the surface does not relate to anything about employment but now is the hinder of employment. If I contact any of the companies that ghosted me, they will just be going to give me excuses that they have someone else who is more suited/qualified/etc. than I am, and not provide any real reason why I am now no longer in consideration. How extensively do most of the employers that do employee background checks do their checks? If I don't know for definite that it's my background check that caused the companies to ghost me after the great interview, how do I find out and correct those mistakes?
We had a guy who would just google anyone we were going to interview. This was for defense industry jobs that required US citizenship and a security clearance.
One person we were going to interview turned out to have an extensive criminal record, which w2as only discovered minutes before the interview. So we went ahead with the interview even though we knew he'd never pass the background check.
Without mentioning we had already checked on him, we told him that we do a background check. He suddenly lost all interest in the job.
So sad poor guy just wanted to turn his life around. No wonder people commit yhe sake crimes over again no one hires them. They don't have a choice
@@FS02012 Agree. But in this case, the company had no choice. The background check was mandated by and done by the government.
@@FS02012basically. The United States is a literal third world shithole with slavery and just straight up conniving outcomes
@@FS02012I don’t blame people leaving this country. It only benefits the illegals here and the white people who have money or slave owners & shareholders
Thanks, I really like your videos.
This being said, there is something I have always found missing. Namely, I do not get to practice any of your recommendations due to the fact that I have a degree in humanities. I just genuinely do not get any offers for a job interviews.
What would you recommend? What kind of jobs should I apply to in order to get my foot in the door? What kind of employers are looking for humanities majors? Where if ever did you ever hire one?
Alternatively, where would be a nice place with a steady supply of berries and other natural recources? I am getting more and more ready to just escape human society and try my luck in the wilderness. :D
This is just my unprofessional advice but I would make sure you have some friends ready to serve as solid "references" and also highlight the things you did and flesh out titles like is recommended in the video. It's frowned upon to lie but imo an additional 6 months to a year to beef up your work history won't hurt depending on where you're applying. I majored in English and psychology, majors no one cares about it seems. Alternatively, use your connections.
Nonprofits and social service roles are pretty easy to get into with humanities educational backgrounds.
Some idiot told me that after a background check they found that I had several identities. They were all misspellings of my last name, or my second last name was included and they put it as if it was all one word.
How does an employment verification work if a previous employer went under?
Isn’t it discriminatory to rescind or not hire if the employee or prospect has a criminal record, even though the prospect has been up front about it?
Just remember….. it’s not a lie if you believe it….
I think you have to get elected for those jobs. Which is kind of an interview process, but not really the same thing.
Ha ha ha, I bet you put in your resume that you are experienced in “Risk Management” Costanza
I would like to get more information on companies doing credit checks. Ive watched some videos of people saying they were having a hard time getting a job because employers were checking credit and not informing the individual.
A company is supposed to have you sign a form giving them permission to pull your credit report. I did this once and I will never do it again. I feel like my credit report is none of their business. It feels like an invasion of privacy. When a company tells me they need to see my credit report I see it as a red flag that I do not want to work for them. I don't like to be made to feel like a company owns me.
@@razak4494 yes it's completely ridiculous that companies are doing this. It's going too far. A criminal background check is enough.
The biggest one is - don't lie about a degree you don't have! They check now using the national student clearinghouse. In my case I had to submit proof of graduation from a foreign school. A lot of companies don't care about the degree, but they WILL care if you LIE about having one. Job titles are a tricky one. In a previous job at a bank, I was simply an "Assistant Vice-President." That's all the bank exposed to any background check. But my functional title was a "Senior IT engineer" which was never exposed to anyone requesting a background check. That said I never lied about either one but on my resume I would put "Senior engineer" and in the background check I would put "Assistance Vice-President." I had to also supply a redacted pay stub to verify employment for background checks. Always be truthful!!!
Hey so when you do a background check, and they check your work experience do you write it on their website or do they use the resume you applied? When I opened the background check link they asked me for my ssn and home addresses for the last 7 years.
I'm going through this now, I have the degrees, the experience, past the interviews but my past employment dates are off and this will probably get the job offer rescinded. I have all the qualifications for the job, but because I can't remember the dates, now I may not get the job. This is getting out of hand.....they can't find people to work, but when they do, they kill them by background checks...Do i have a chance at this job. I need this job and have kids depending on me.
How did it go?
I was an inventory specialist but changed it to operations specialist because i honestly wasn't doing much inventory TBH
I have issues with them doing psychometric tests. I do not want to be psycho-analysed. The other one is credit checks if it is NOT a financial based institution
So I have a police report from my last job for theft but since I paid back the money it didn't go any further. So I'm assuming an employer won't find that.
I was recently fired and secured new employment but now have a opportunity to secure a state job. My last job before my current never had issues writes up no conflicts with colleagues anyway I had a year evaluation went great and got a raise well by 4pm that same day I was let go for alleged drug use, requested a drug test employer denied me that request. Filled unemployment and 7 weeks later got a call from adjudicator telling me that another reason was added and employer stated due to sexual harassment. I was not aware of any of this band would of never found out if I did apply for unemployment well I was denied unemployment for that SH. I am floored and don’t know what to do I am appealing and filing with EEOC. Accusations such as those can be detrimental to my future
How do you know if a contact straight up ghosts you?
You mentioned Convictions in background check but what if you were acused of a Capital crime arrested and indicted and the court just dismissed the case and never went to trial? Does this stuff effect your employment aswell or is it just convictions.
I would like to say that I don’t lie on my resume, but what I do is:
If I have 1 and a half year of XP and they ask how many years of XP I have, I’ll say 2 (obviously). That’s a common sense IMO. I’m not gonna take 6 months of experience off my work history just because the hiring managers get butt hurt or judgy. They better do their job right then and reject me. lol 😊
Another thing I do is:
If my resume doesn’t say I know X and they ask me in the application if I know X, I’ll say I do know X. Why? Simple, because I’m not gonna waste my time applying for a job to find out 5-10 minutes in that they won’t even see my application because I don’t have X. If I happen to go on an interview and they bring that up, I’ll make them pull out my resume, or I’ll pull out my resume and I’ll ask them if it’s in my resume. Like that. I don’t get attached, I don’t expect any call. Currently working, applying for jobs just for salary improvement. We all need to improve somehow, so of course I need to find a job if I want to improve. Not gonna be a hypocrite, but I’m not gonna undervalue myself because of them either.
What about modifying the name of a bachelors degree slightly, for example a physics degree. The college I go to has a physics degree but it’s actually an applied physics degree meant to use physics and engineering principles and software to design things. Would it be okay to put down degree as “Applied Physics” or “Engineering Physics”?
I wouldn’t recommend doing that. Most employers will know what applied physics is.
As long as you have no criminal history, I second massaging your resume to the max to for these unreasonable requirements from employers. If they say they need 15+ years of experience for a job that a 5 year experience can do very comfortably, then you do what’s required is all imma say.
Let’s say I have an experience with a company , I quit for another one and I just stayed for 8 months and I came back to my former employer.
Should I erase this line in my résumer to avoid being looked as a job hopper ?
What if the misdemeanor was expunged/officially removed from your record? I was told you should not/don't even put anything down except 'no' when asked on a job application?
If an employer is that critical about a persons background, then maybe the employer may be too hard to please. This level of verification should be for higher level jobs such as doctors, teachers, high security jobs, Etc. Overboard.
Exactly. Is this normal in America? Seems very very odd to me. Also why does a company need to know your credit history? lol what’s that got to do with a job?
Or CIA.
I have to disagree with the "massaging of titles" thing. You shouldn't do that, especially if you are in a technical role. There is a big difference between a low level "systems engineer" and an "architect". I can't tell you how many times someone has tried to pass themselves off as "architecty" when in reality all they were was a simple programmer. Another one I see a lot is adding "team lead" to every title on your resume. You may have been a "team lead" on a particular project, but that does not mean you were the "team lead" of your group or department. It can lead to a lot of confusion, especially when the company is looking for someone who has actually managed people...meaning, they are looking for someone to take a leadership role. This is more than "I completed two projects and I happened to be the subject matter expert at the time." Don't massage titles. It will inevitably be exposed in the interview. Save yourself the humiliation. Just be honest.
ehhh It depends, If you're in a technical field chances are you know something about the next career move, like I was a sys admin for 3 years and moved in to being a security engineer and during the interview all they gauged with me was whether or not I knew how to configure inside and outside firewalls and how to config ACLs of course I didn't know how to do everything but there was 3 other security guys there that were vets that basically showed me wtf to do and was able to close the experience gap, I will agree however like don't bs to where you say you're a sharepoint developer and actually just be a simple programmer like that might be too much of a jump
I checked my TWN information, this seems borderline illegal to have all this data on me, including my salary. I'd just freeze your TWN and have the employer get you to send pay stubs if they want proof.
Does an apprenticeship show up on work background when an employer checks your work background?
If you were terminated from a job, can that employer disclose the reason for termination? Can the employer doing the background ask for the reason for termination?
No
How do I get around the “you have a Masters degree in counseling, why are you applying here?” I do not interview well, so I always freeze up and can’t answer the question.
I am not going for a counseling job because the field is in the toilet right now, but the degree gets in my way trying to find a job in another field. I’ve seen conflicting information about if I should leave the degree off.
Is it lying to leave non relevant degrees off the resume? It also stops me from getting a job at times since I’m “over qualified”.
That's bad. Counseling is very necessary these days. You folks know a lot.
a resume is just a marketing page to get you to the interview..It is YOU who decide what work is fulfilling. and you can discuss WHY you want the job, that is the focus of the interview. don't put stuff on your resume if you don't want to review it with a prospective employer. Many folks with Masters, do lawn care or janitorial...not that uncommon.
"I got my master's in counselling because it was something that interested me at the time, due to some shifts in my personal life I think [insert role/company] will help me to learn and grow more with the way the world is changing"
Throw your answer at ChatGPT and let her fix you up.
It is crazy how many people lie. The registrar at Boston University told me they get about 3,000 people a year who lied about graduating from there. A quick easy check that gets them.
Aside from the information the applicant provides will be verified by the employer, it is important to have INTEGRITY.
Fuck the integrity. This country doesn’t provide or reward anything for that sort. And if I had money and debt free. I wouldn’t be here anyways. I’d be living in Europe or Singapore. Maybe even Chile. I’ll do what tf it takes to get a job I want. Modify or whatever the sort. If I already know the schematics and the concept of that job. Then I’ll oversell it
Do you think Goldman Sachs and Black Rock have ‘integrity’? 😅😅😅😅
Great tips. Just got hired by a Marriott hotel. Ever since I started there, I've been reconsidering my decision and go back to college. Just wanted to get anyone's thoughts on it
Marriott is a good company. There might be opportunities for advancement there (in particular, in sales or restaurant or hotel management) but if your college plan is something other than the hospitality industry, maybe you should go back. Also, a degree, whether in hospitality management or not, could be valuable in the hotel too. Good luck!
get them to PAY for it...
What about volunteer experience? I volunteered for a school but never got placed “in the system” so I’m not sure how they will be able to verify or get verification about that 😢
You should reach out to the coordinator/owner of whoever you volunteered for and see if they have you in their system. I have many volunteer experiences that were never really tracked, so I saved emails and time sheets showing I was there.
I got denied employment as a corrections officer and I was wondering if they could see jpay messages and videos and review them if I was in contact with an inmate previous
What about credit check? What credit company do they pull?
What about you write in your resume? You work from the company from 2019 up to the present for some reason you quit your job . What will happen to the background check if you no longer work for the company ? But my resume I submitted still works up to the present .
Are you employed now?
This my current problem 😢
what was the result to your situation?
I just wanted to check if I should be writing outrageous lies about my accomplishments within the companies where I have actually worked. If getting fired is the maximum penalty, then the only rational option is to tell outrageous lies. I am talking sales numbers, size of territory, or whatever metrics are relevant to the job. If I can't go to jail, then it is completely worthwhile to risk losing a job that would otherwise be literally impossible to get. Also, this means my competition is also telling outrageous lies. Arguably, it's unethical to tell people to be honest here because it will guarantee that their career will fall behind, while liars will get ahead. I am very uncomfortable with lying. I am even more uncomfortable with my job.
Exactly just lie about everything. Get a selection of bogus CVs with friends and family to give references for you. These corporations are compulsive liars.
Yes employers will find out later so don't lie
Quick question... We know companies lie all the time, what consequences do they face for their actions?
Even if they KNOW that you lied but hired you anyway, it is a good reason to fire you instead of lay you off.
great video, thanks. what about when the candidate was self-employed, and not an employee? what checks are done in this case?
If someone called my former manager to ask what I did, I don't think they would know. There was a real lack of communication, so he doesn't know anything about the skills that I'm now offering to sell to the competition.
Can they check the teason you left upur job? Like for example if you were fired but put laid off?