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an interview, or, even worse, extend an offer that requires rescinding. Here are a few processes that CI has found
effective in eliminating undesirable applicants from an applicant pool:
- Notify applicants through your classified ads that you do background investigations and/or conduct drug testing.
Consequently, many undesirables will not apply.
- Post a notice where application packets are distributed to alert applicants that you do background investigations
and/or conduct drug testing. Many undesirables will not return application documents or, better yet, not bother to
pick up application packets only to waste them.
- Have applicants complete background investigation consent forms along with their applications prior to
conducting interviews and those with something to hide will most likely not return these documents.
- Have applicants complete background investigation consent forms prior to extending job offers, but not at the
same time that they complete applications. Then, compare the two documents to ensure that applicants haven’t
indicated a criminal conviction on one form but not on the other.
CI recommends that all clients implement one or more of the strategies listed above to deter undesirable applicants.
Paring down your applicant pool will save you both time and money.
Please share your successful undesirable applicant deterrent strategies with CI by emailing us at
info@commercialinvestigationsllc.com.
News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Michelle Pyan, Commercial Investigations LLC President
518-271-7546
michellepyan@commercialinvestigationsllc.com
COMMERCIAL INVESTIGATIONS LLC (CI), a full service licensed private investigative agency, offers thorough
and affordable employment BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS. CI provides accurate, timely, cost effective and
fully compliant reports supported by high standards of customer service. CI also offers consulting services to
assist organizations with reviewing and auditing their BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS processes for compliance,
effectiveness and efficiency. CI provides the PROACTIVE TRUTHTM regarding applicants, thereby reducing
turnover and limiting exposure to civil liability.
DATE: JULY 2004