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1. How to Spot Lies on a Job Application Banana Factory, Bethlehem, PA Wednesday December 8, 2010 Presented by: Peter Melan, President

2. Introduction

3. Elements of a Job Application Personal Demographics Work/Education History References CONSENT!!!

5. Legislation considered to prohibit credit reports from private sector

6. Eliminate time on telephoneInformation that can be verified

7. Elements of a Job Application What NOT to Ask Gender Marital Status Sexual Preference Religion

9. Verify completion of degree at institution indicated

10. Possible problematic areas-Medicine, LawyerLack of proof of diploma if job requires proof Many previous addresses Smudging information on application

16. SS Card

17. Paystubs

19. Dates of Employment

21. Privacy issues

22. Company policies

24. Imprisonment

26. More time, voicemails, phone tag

27. In-house or out-sourced

28. Information is hand written

29. May cause delays in offering applicant position

31. Can be easily integrated into HRIS

32. Hands-off approach

33. No phone calls, documentation required

34. Results can be provided within minutes

35. Extremely cost effective