After months of searching, you finally found the perfect candidate for your (insert job here) role.
This guy or gal has everything you’re looking for: great experience, sterling references, and a personality that fits well within your organization. Let’s face it — they are the bee’s knees.
Now, the only thing that has stopped you from making an offer is waiting for you on your desk — the background check results.
You furiously scan the document to make sure there are no red flags: verified education and employment … check, stellar driving record … check, substance abuse test came back clean … check. But wait. No, this can’t be happening. Your best candidate is a registered sex offender? (more…)