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Jan Maxwell is the author of "A Job Hunter's Secret Weapon: How to Survive a Background Check and Get the Job You Really Want" http://www.jobhunterssecretweapon.com. It's the first book that takes job applicants inside a real background check and shows them how to fill out a job application that will sail through pre-employment screening.

12 Things you Might Not Know About Background Checks
If you're applying for a job today, the chances are excellent that you will have to pass a background check to get hired. In fact, over 90% of companies now run background checks on all applicants. Before you sit down to fill out that very important job application, here are 12 facts you might not know about background checks. Read
By: Jan Maxwell | 28/09/2006 | Careers

Wonder Why a Hiring Company Wants to Check Your Background?
Over 90% of companies run some type of background check on their job applicants. Pre-employment screening can be expensive and time-consuming, but most companies feel it is an essential part of the hiring process. Read
By: Jan Maxwell | 19/06/2006 | Careers

The Most Important Piece Of Paper In Your Job Search
What's the most important piece of paper in your job search? If you said it's your resume or your cover letter, you'd be wrong. It's your job application. Over 90% of companies run some type of background check on job applicants today. Read
By: Jan Maxwell | 03/06/2006 | Careers

Looking For A New Job? Are You Sure You Can Pass The Background Check?
Companies are taking a closer look at who they hire today. From heightened security concerns to an increase in negligent hiring lawsuits, companies understand that bad hiring decisions can cause them big problems. Read
By: Jan Maxwell | 01/06/2006 | Careers