The Certn Blog

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Teacher Background Check: Education Sector Screening

Planning to work in education? Here’s what you need to know about a teacher background check.

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Background Check for Government Employment

As a trusted vendor with proven federal, provincial, and municipal government expertise, here’s what you need to know about background check for government employment.

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Preventing Internal Theft and Retail Shrinkage with Background Screening

Here’s how retailers can use pre-employment background screening to help manage internal employee theft.

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Your Background on Adverse Media Screening

Here’s why adverse media screening is essential for financial services, beyond regulatory compliance requirements.

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Non Profit Background Checks: Screening Volunteers

Use our non profit background checks to quickly and safely assemble a team of volunteers to serve your mission.

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Employment Background Checks and Employee Screening

Here are five reasons why clients choose Certn employment background checks and employee screening.

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Tips for Addressing a Criminal Record in an Interview

Whether or not you’re hired with a criminal record depends on many factors. Here are some tips for addressing a criminal record in an interview.

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Background Checks for Staffing Agencies

Here are the best background checks for staffing agencies based on emerging trends and what our clients use.

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PEP Check: Politically Exposed Persons Screening Explained

A PEP check is a must for anti-money laundering due diligence. But how does it work? Who’s required to do it. Keep reading to find out!

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Trends Impacting Hospitality Industry Hiring in 2024

Hospitality industry hiring in 2024 is being impacted by seven key trends. Learn everything you need to know to stay ahead.

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The “Why” Behind Certn’s Brand Evolution

We set out to solve one of society’s hardest problems: building trust. Here’s how we evolved the Certn brand identity to reflect our future.

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Background Checks for Oil and Gas: Screening Best Practices

Oil and gas companies place high importance on background checks for workplace safety. Here’s what they look for in employee screening.