This I know from experience, having Googled potential hires.

Yes indeed ! that's what one of the latest articles says..so be careful on what you post online..:-)

and when you can't do what your resumé says you can, they fire you.

Typically, a background check involves some sort of manual verification process. For example, the employment screener will call up... [show more]

Typically, a background check involves some sort of manual verification process. For example, the employment screener will call up a previous employer or a previous educational institution to confirm that the presented information is accurate.

Note: there are many federal and state guidelines that must be followed in this process. Potential job applicants are required to consent to the screening prior to verification. For more information, you should see for the Federal Trade Commission's website at http://www.ftc.gov/

Finally, many employment screening companies now use web-based tools to verify resumes. Websites like http://www.freeemploymentscreening.com/ or http://www.hr.com/ can be used as initial filters for screening. Again, you should find out what tools the company will use so that you can get a better understanding of the particular verification process.

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Contacting your references helps too.

from a crooked university registrar for $10,000, they still don't catch on

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Probably a good idea to make your profile (and your pictures) private.