Background Check Verification: What Do Employers Look At?

by Josh Seaman | Jun 8, 2022 | Employment Agencies, HR & Recruitment, Recruitment Agencies

In order to ensure that an organization hires only qualified and trustworthy candidates, pre-employment background checks are essential. Most large companies and government agencies rely on employment background checks to verify the accuracy of candidates’ resumes. These checks provide a reliable view of an applicant’s past, such as employment history, educational background, criminal records, or military service.

In addition to verifying credentials, employment background checks can reveal financial information, such as lawsuits, bankruptcies, liens, judgments, or previous work-related injuries. Some employers may not perform thorough background checks, putting them at risk of hiring a potential thief or other criminals.

It’s a lengthy process that includes many steps. A prospective employer can request a background check during the interview process, which applicants sign authorizing employers or third-party service providers to look into specific areas of their life.

Below are some of the facts that Employers or third-party service providers look at:

Work Experience/Employment Verification

With your permission, your future employer may contact your previous employers. Verifying your employment dates and positions will be done by contacting the companies listed on your resume or application. Additionally, reference people you’ve provided can be contacted to verify your performance and character, if necessary.

Certificates and Licenses

In the same way that employers verify your previous employment, educational or licensing institutions will be contacted by your prospective employers to confirm your academic and licensing credentials. Upon request, your future employer will check on the status of any professional licenses you may have to make sure they are all accurate.

In most cases, educational background verification verifies an individual’s certifications obtained directly from schools or universities, such as dates of attendance, major, degree courses attained, and degree completion.

Criminal Record/History

These background checks have become increasingly popular over the years as more lawsuits claim that employers were negligent in hiring or retaining employees who had engaged in acts of workplace violence or had damaged property. Criminal history background checks typically include searches of local, state, and national databases, as well as federal courts, to determine whether an applicant or employee has been convicted of any criminal offences, such as felonies or misdemeanours.

Drug Use

If your future employer asks for a drug test, you’ll go to a collection centre (a clinic or a laboratory) and submit a specimen such as urine. Your future employer predetermines this lab’s drug testing. Providing proof of a doctor’s prescription is not required when discussing a medication you were prescribed, but you should be prepared to provide your medical history if pressed.

Records Relating to Automobiles

As long as your job requires you to get behind the wheel, your future employer will likely conduct a background check on your driving record. If you want to be covered while riding around in one of their cars, you’ll need this. This report will include information on driving violations, suspensions, and felony and misdemeanour convictions for driving under influence. Understandably, you may feel like you’re in a dilemma during your background check. However, if you have the correct information, you can be confident that the information you obtain is exact, honest, and in your best interests. Good luck!

Marketing Director highly proficient in digital marketing needed in fintech company

by | Jun 3, 2022 | jobadder, Marketing / PR / Events

STATUS: This Position Is No Longer Available

Marketing / PR / Events / Marketing Director

Permanent / Full Time

Position : Marketing Director

Location : Gold Coast

The Company

My client is working across self-managed super funds, and refinance space, with specialised investment products reaching unseen percentile growth figures.

Located on the sunny Gold Coast, where some of the top earning employees are achieving four hundred thousand per annum, with top earner taking home 750K PA.
They are currently seeking a creative and visionary Marketing director who has a strong understanding of multimedia, well-organized, and be outstanding writers and communicators.


The Role & Requirements

Work to ensure all Marketing campaigns adhere to client’s brand

Project manage campaigns from initial briefing through to creative execution and market delivery to ensure smooth implementation so that they achieve marketing objectives and ROI

Analysis of qualitative and quantitative information relevant to strategic marketing initiatives, including current business performance, competitor positioning and market trends

Extensive liaison with internal team members to develop a strong working relationship to identify and respond to communications/marketing needs, deal with problems or issues and ensure these are scoped, managed, and met in line with business objectives

Demonstrate a strong, proactive and collaborative working relationship with service providers to drive performance and delivery of quality materials

Implement systems, processes, procedure and reporting templates to improve both quality and quantity of marketing output

Project manage delivery of marketing and communications requirements within agreed timelines and to required specification. Administer the agreed Marketing budget, as well as process invoices for payment.

Proficient in various digital marketing outlets, especially online marketing on social media and various online platforms.


The candidate requirements


Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or similar field

Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Digital Marketing Specialist, Digital Marketing Manager or similar role

Experience with digital marketing automation software

Experience with Google Ads and Google Analytics

Knowledge of web publishing and proficiency with SEO tools

Superb verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills

Strong problem-solving, multitasking, and time management skills

Highly proficient in social media management and marketing

You’re passionate about what you do.

Experienced in project management

You have high standards for your work, and get it done in a timely manner.

You want to grow both as a person, and within the role.

What the company offers:

Empowerment to ‘do your job’ the way you need to, to achieve team success

Competitive remuneration

Opportunities for growth & advancement within the company

Flexibility on hours, days off & ability to WFH (to be discussed in interview)

Support from a team that cares about your wellbeing

Ability to learn, develop and up-skill your craft

Solid marketing budget to work with

Access to ‘creative partners’ including design (web & digital) & photography

Team events (including lunches out, weekend events and get togethers)

Early knock off / Friday drinks with the team (including bar, pool table & pinball machine)

Support from head of marketing to help you achieve success both inside & outside of the company.

“OPENING THE GATEWAY BETWEEN TALENT & OPPORUNITY”

Should you be interested please apply online. Please feel free to contact Josh on 0427 870 585 only after online submission for any enquiries. If you would like to look at our other unlisted roles, you can find them at:

https://gatewaysynergy.com.au/careers/

How to Apply

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Apply online : Click here to apply

https://apply.jobadder.com/au3/1909/486557/7w54obduknyehjueomm7eqnu44

Top Qualities that Make an Excellent Salesperson

by Josh Seaman | Jun 3, 2022 | Employment Agencies, Recruitment Agencies, Sales, Sales & Account Management

Many qualities make an excellent salesperson, but some of the most important include building solid relationships with clients, having a good understanding of the products or services being sold, and being able to think on your feet. Additionally, a successful salesperson is typically outgoing and persuasive and can stay motivated even when facing rejection.

If you’re good at sales, you can make much money. A unique aspect of sales compared to other professions is that even after spending years honing your skills in the classroom, you may be unable to close a single deal once you hit the field. Being educated is important, but having the right personality traits is even more crucial.

A successful salesperson must have a strong desire to succeed and be passionate about what they do. Salespeople will fail if they don’t have it.

Below are the top qualities that make a great salesperson:

Communication Skills

In sales, you’re basically communicating all day long. When you’re selling something, you need to know how to engage with the people you’re trying to reach in a variety of ways. Make sure you know how to communicate your thoughts and ideas in a way that everyone can fully comprehend, and you’ll have a better chance of winning over a new customer.

When you’re in sales, you’re also in charge of making sure that your company has a decent relationship with its customers. That means you have to understand how to keep them happy and encourage them to return. To do this, you’ll need to learn the different ways that each customer buys. One person might want to email you a request for more information, while another will pick up the phone.

Dedication

Most sales involve more than one encounter with a customer. If you want a customer to buy your product or service, you may have to meet with them several times over the course of a few days, weeks, or months. It is relatively uncommon for an excellent salesperson to give up on their end goal or lose focus during the course of their sales campaign. If they are serious about serving a client, they must be willing to go to any lengths to get there.

Being dedicated as a salesperson has the ability to pay attention to all the little things that can be a massive asset in sales. You need to see things from your customer’s perspective and notice how they react to what you’re saying. Those types of insights will help you get more out of each sales call and close more deals.

Patience

Patience is just as important as a strong work ethic when it comes to sales. When trying to sell a product or service, it may require some time to persuade a customer to buy. Too much pressure or the need for immediate feedback will cause many people to retreat. People who are good at selling will be able to pick up on this type of buyer and provide them with the space and time they require to make a final choice.

Putting yourself in your Customers Shoe

The best way to sell something to a customer is to connect with them on a personal level. It will be much easier to persuade them that they require your product or service if you have a thorough understanding of their requirements. Maintaining long-term relationships with your customers is just as important as making a quick buck. Your customers will continue to purchase from you as long as they receive value in exchange for their money.

Having these qualities can be difficult and doesn’t just happen overnight, as selling is not always pleasant. After all, excellent salespeople have to convince their customers that they require something from them.

Things could get awkward if you are new to it. But don’t worry! There are ways to make the process easier.