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January 14, 2020

# 5 Best Practices for Screening Job Candidates

Written by: [Tania Fiero](https://blog.innovativeemployeesolutions.com/ies-blog-nb-24/author/taniafiero)

It's no secret that businesses need to know who their employees are before they hire them. But the rules surrounding background checks are constantly changing, so how can businesses make sure they're screening job candidates effectively and fairly?

**[Read the full article on HR Technologist](https://www.hrtechnologist.com/articles/recruitment-onboarding/5-best-practices-for-screening-job-candidates/) to learn about five best practices for vetting candidates.**

Article written by: [Tania Fiero](https://www.innovativeemployeesolutions.com/team/tania-fiero/), Chief Human Resources Officer at IES

*[Tania Fiero, PHR ](https://www.innovativeemployeesolutions.com/team/tania-fiero/)is Chief Human Resources Officer at [Innovative Employee Solutions](https://www.innovativeemployeesolutions.com/), a leading global Employer of Record in more than 150 countries that specializes in contingent workforce solutions such as outsourced payrolling, independent contractor compliance, and contractor management services. Founded in 1974, IES has grown into one of San Diego’s largest women-owned businesses and has been named one of the city’s “Best Places to Work” for 10 years in a row.*

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