To get ahead in the job market, many candidates resort to lying on their CV, and lying about qualifications is high up on the list. What measures can you take to check qualifications as part of your
pre-screening process during recruitment?
Published 17.05.2024
Apparently, many younger job applicants are now putting links to their social media profiles, on sites such as Facebook, into their CVs. But just because they’ve told you how to find them online, is
it OK to check them out?
Published 09.02.2012
A recent survey claims to have found that only 19% of employers know the Data Protection Act 1998 applies during the recruitment process. So what could happen to those who aren’t getting this area
right?
Published 01.12.2009
Apparently, 61% of employees think that “having a criminal record” is the worst thing they can disclose to a potential employer. But at least 25% of the adult population has one. So can you ask about
any previous convictions?”
Published 07.10.2010
Research has found that businesses are putting themselves at serious risk by giving temporary staff too much access to confidential information. What action can you take to help avoid any such
problems?
Published 05.02.2009
During a recruitment exercise you’ll probably gather personal data from a variety of sources, e.g. application forms, CVs and interview notes. How long should you retain this information for and what
else must you always do?
Published 15.05.2023
A leading law firm has been left with egg on its face after a solicitor involved in an interview process asked how a female applicant would balance work with childcare. Seems like a reasonable
question, so why was he so wrong?
Published 23.02.2010
Let’s suppose an unsuccessful job applicant has demanded to know all about the person you’ve hired for the role - they want to see how the two of them “compare on paper”. Are they legally entitled to
this information?
Published 01.06.2012
Employers often receive CVs that have been sent in on a speculative basis, either by a recruitment agency or a job seeker. How can you reject unsolicited applications safely?
Published 15.12.2014