As an employer, attracting the very best talent when hiring is your priority. The problem is, glowing resumes often exaggerate the truth about a candidate’s qualifications. Of course it’s common for job applicants to embellish their resumes to spice up what might otherwise come across as mediocre qualifications and experience but outright lying about diplomas

Background check terms can be hard to understand, but you need to know the basics in order to do and review background checks for your organization correctly. Here are 5 background screening terms you should know so you can make sure you are collecting information in line with federal, state, local, and business laws and rules.