New Mexico ‘Ban the Box’ Law Set to Take Effect
New Mexico will join the list of states with “ban the box” legislation when a new law takes effect on June 14.
Tag: Criminal Record
Factors to Consider with Applicants Who Have Criminal Records
In a previous post, we discussed the recently signed FIRST STEP Act, which reduces sentences for thousands of nonviolent criminals and promises to provide shorter sentences for certain nonviolent crimes going forward. When it comes to a particular individual, the criminal justice system has two primary goals: punishment and rehabilitation.
As Governments Ease Up on Criminals, Is It Time for Recruiters to Do the Same?
There have long been criticisms of the harsh penalties handed down to those convicted of nonviolent drug charges in the United States.
Job Applicants with Criminal Charges, Convictions: What Can Employers Do?
Employers often use job applications to seek information about candidates’ conviction records. Criminal background checks are often performed before hiring an employee. The reasons for seeking the information seem obvious, but unfortunately, how the information can be used is not.
4 Ways Recruiters Can Help Jobseekers Avoid Job-Hunting Mistakes
If you’ve seen an influx of résumés over the last month, it should come as no surprise because CNBC is reporting that January is the most popular month for jobseekers to start the hunt for new employment. While February is well under way, this doesn’t mean people will stop applying for jobs. In fact, now […]
Vast Majority of Recruiters See Résumé Lies as Deal Breakers
A résumé is often the first impression a potential employer has of a candidate. Absent a referral or previous relationship, that piece of paper (or, increasingly, digital document) trying to list as many credentials and as much experience as possible is what will often make or break the applicant’s chance to move on to the […]
Vast Majority of Recruiters See Résumé Lies as Deal Breakers
A résumé is often the first impression a potential employer has of a candidate. Absent a referral or previous relationship, that piece of paper (or, increasingly, digital document) trying to list as many credentials and as much experience as possible is what will often make or break the applicant’s chance to move on to the […]