Well, I have to thank Adam Wheeler and Jesse Bernard Johnston III for providing great proof that Val-ID-ate is needed....EVERYWHERE! Not only was Adam Wheeler able to get Harvard to accept him, but he also got them to give him MONEY! Now, that is impressive! And Mr. Johnston III managed to get into a Marines reserve unit without any real military experience ...which also gave him potential access to weaponry.
Both cases are blamed on improper background screening.
What I love about these situations is that, in both, Val-ID-ate would have prevented either from happening. In the case of Wheeler and Harvard: if the school required Val-ID-ate resumes from all applicants they would have been ensured that the verified credentials presented were correct. We would love to help the Marines and their screening process - and we would be a much more cost effective option when compared to the negative publicity these situations wrought.
Harvard and the Marines, give us a call...if I don't get to you first!
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Monday, May 17, 2010
Super Val-ID-ate: Eliminating Resume Fraud One Candidate At A Time
Wow! It has been almost a year since my last blog post. The past year has been jammed pack, and this year also looks like it will be full of great things.
The job climate has improved, but many are still seeking employment and ways to get in front of employers. We have been diligently presenting Val-ID-ate to users on both sides of the equation: job seekers and employers. We are preparing to work with resume writers and other job assistance professionals to give people the way of standing ahead of the pack while ALSO alleviating some of the hiring process stress for overworked HR managers.
Have you noticed all the articles about resume fraud? Some situations have made for sensational news, but what about the other applicants who lied and got the job? Or the ones who were discovered right before offer letter? Think about the hiring manager who is annoyed because of all the time and resources that were spent interviewing and processing the candidate? I am sure that they were relieved that they "dodged a bullet" when the untruths were was uncovered, but wouldn't it have been great if he or she went into the interviewing process confident that the candidate (at least) met all of the credential requirements?
We are getting ready for some exciting times and impactful partnerships. Stay tuned!
The job climate has improved, but many are still seeking employment and ways to get in front of employers. We have been diligently presenting Val-ID-ate to users on both sides of the equation: job seekers and employers. We are preparing to work with resume writers and other job assistance professionals to give people the way of standing ahead of the pack while ALSO alleviating some of the hiring process stress for overworked HR managers.
Have you noticed all the articles about resume fraud? Some situations have made for sensational news, but what about the other applicants who lied and got the job? Or the ones who were discovered right before offer letter? Think about the hiring manager who is annoyed because of all the time and resources that were spent interviewing and processing the candidate? I am sure that they were relieved that they "dodged a bullet" when the untruths were was uncovered, but wouldn't it have been great if he or she went into the interviewing process confident that the candidate (at least) met all of the credential requirements?
We are getting ready for some exciting times and impactful partnerships. Stay tuned!
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