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Check Applicant Work History – Lying Is a Sign of the Need for Greed
Posted by in Real Estate on June 29th, 2009
I’ve found it a must to check applicant work history when reviewing my top candidates for an open position within the company. The bottom line is that the need for greed amongst some applicants is so high that inevitably they’ll fabricate entire sections of resumes in order to try to dupe you into hiring them. They figure (and rightly so honestly) that they don’t have to know everything about the job they’re going for – they just need to know more than you.
So don’t let them know more than you!
When I’m filling a maintenance position I do not go down to the department and study every wrench in the toolbox. I’m not a mechanic and I’m not all that big on grease. On the other hand what I DO know is that if someone was hired to do a mechanic’s job at a manufacturing plant his job title probably would not include the title “Janitor” or “Custodial Engineer”. So I check applicant work history. Many times just the threat of such a background check will make (bad or suspect) applicants simply evaporate.
Some try me anyway but I always catch them. I figure my job is to give the department manager a selection of candidates to choose from that meet the minimum qualifications he or she provided. If that slate of candidates doesn’t fill the position I drop down a rung and see who is left. I NEVER send the fraudulent resumes to the hiring manager. Those get returned with a copy of the results of my check applicant work history search and a canned (but polite) rejection letter. In truth they really don’t deserve it but I’m still representing my company when I write to applicants, so I play nice.
This is especially true in the case of doing executive background checks. I still dislike the liars, but sometimes these same frauds end up in executive positions elsewhere – and believe me once in a position of power those folks willing to lie to get a job can be equally ruthless in keeping it. So I make sure to play nice, even when they don’t.
Read more about checking applicant work history and employment background checks in general:
Executive Background Checks and the Employment History Background Check – Do It, Do It, Do It!
Pre-Employment Criminal Background Check Companies – They’ll Save Your Bacon
No Comments updated July 26, 2013
Landlords Who Tenant Screen Always Come Out Ahead
Posted by in Real Estate on June 28th, 2009
Why it’s a big secret that landlords who tenant screen are more successful with their properties than landlords who don’t is beyond me. A quick but thorough review and verification of facts provided on rental applications makes everyone (both landlords and tenants) rest easier at night. It’s always been my experience that people who wish to live peacefully with their neighbors are usually willing to give up a small amount of their privacy to do so – and don’t mind if I tenant screen – so long as they know everyone else goes through the same process.
I usually present my background check consent form prior to giving out any applications. If the prospect hands me back a completed and signed consent form, they get to fill out a renter application form. If they don’t fill out the consent form, no rental application, no exceptions. There is nothing more disruptive to your peaceful investment property than trying to evict a stubborn, deadbeat tenant – so don’t let them in the door in the first place. Get the signed consent form, tenant screen them with your renter credit check service, and if they’re no good – don’t rent to them…. even if the bank is screaming at you for money. Believe me – it’s easier to find a new applicant than to evict a non-payer AND find a new applicant.
When times are hard and units are empty you have to hold your nerve and keep advertising until a good tenant comes along. How do you know when you’ve got a decent applicant? Simple. Clean credit history (but at least some history), good prior landlord relations (if any), and verified source of stable employment. Remember… you’re not just checking out the renter at this point. If he works for a seasonal employer – like construction – you need to ask what he or she does during the off season.
Have some faith, and do your homework. Tenant screen. Investigate people who turn in renter applications. Do not let your guard down, and keep your rates low. You’ll attract good, stable tenants and keep them a long time. That… is the secret to running a successful investment property.
Read More on the Tenant Screening Process:
Renter Credit Check – Sample Search Documents from Landlord Tenant Credit Checks
Using A Credit Report Background Check Service – How to Keep It Cheap But Legal
The Tenant Credit and Background Check – What to Ask Your Applicants
No Comments updated July 26, 2013
Improving Google Page Rank – How to Catch Google’s Eye
Posted by in Web 2.0 on June 22nd, 2009
The business of internet marketing is all about improving Google page rank. Knowing how to improve Google Page Rank is critically important to getting low cost (read: zero cost) organic search results advertising. Inevitably this means hours of article writing, keyword researching, and tracking (hopefully positive) results.
I’ve already written a post on how to improve Google page rank covering which tools I use, but I’m sure more of you are wondering how the heck to actually *use* them in a coordinated strategy to both get Google to *like* your pages, and then how to *know* when Google has decided your pages are good for the keywords you target. How do you *know* when you’ve done it right? Here is a piece written about what the search engine optimization tools do for me together. In all fairness, I think far and away the most over-looked tool is WebComp Analyst. It can tell you what pages rank for your keywords, how many pages are competing, and the ‘Google strength’ (backlinks and PageRank) of each page.
For my money it all comes down to Edward Deming. His Deming Method of Continuous Improvement is what made the Japanese manufacturing industry tops in the world (we had first dibs on Deming but fat-cat exectives told him to go pound sand… that’s why all the labels on entire segments of high tech goods these days are Japanese brands). To paraphrase Deming’s Method, there are four phases: PLAN-DO-CHECK-ACT
- Plan – What are you going to do? What opportunities are out there? Who are your competitors? What are your strengths and resources? What are your weaknesses & needs? Do you have the ability to gather (beg, borrow, buy) those resources you don’t have in a cost competitive manner? How long will your resources last without success?
- Do – Execute your plan. Select keywords and products. Write Articles and Ads. Make Web Pages. Setup statistics tracking, Google alerts and the like.
- Check – Revisit your stats. Are you getting the results you expected? What other results are you getting? Are you not getting results at all? Why or why not? Analyze and understand ALL the data you have.
- Act – Based on your results from the Check phase, what items need to be addressed? Did you select bad keywords? Are there superior offerings (products, campaigns, articles, postings) to yours? Return to the Plan phase and make new plans based on the results and analysis from the previous effort.
America really screwed itself when it sent Deming to Japan to help them re-build their manufacturing industry, but you don’t have to let that get in the way of your Internet Marketing campaign. The Deming method, when you have the right competitive tools and knowledge for improving Google page rank can help you beat your competition and carve out your own niche.
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Are You Always Tired?
Posted by in Health on June 21st, 2009
If you find you are always tired despite living a pretty much normal life you may need to more carefully examine your habits and lifestyle to determine whether or not your life energy is being drained away without you knowing it. There are many causes of fatigue (physical exertion being one of them), but if you are not the type of person who is busting their hump every day yet you still feel always tired maybe it’s time to ask yourself some questions.
Spend a few minutes thinking about what your daily life is like and what you would like it to be. Set realistic expectations for yourself. Now ask yourself: Do you have the energy you need to acheive your goals?
If the answer is no then you owe it to yourself to try to figure out why your energy level isn’t letting you live the lifestyle you want. Read a few testimonials and take a fatigue quiz.
There are a number of resources you might find helpful online to help you determine whether you might want to see a specialist dealing with long term fatigue symptoms.
Always So Tired – My Battle with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Always Tired – Aching Joints
Chronic Fatigue Remedy – Treatments to Fit Your Diagnosis
Chronic Fatigue Relief – How You Can Get Back on Top
Symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome – What Are Your Symptoms?
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Doctors – Treatment Center Location and Contact Info
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