A due diligence check is a thorough investigation to identify, evaluate and verify all available information on an individual .

 Such checks are especially important when you're hiring.

As each investigation will differ in terms of needed materials, the below can serve as a preparatory guide.

What is Due Diligence?

Due diligence is an essential process utilized by companies and private equity firms to evaluate a potential merger or acquisition.

Agencies,  will conduct due diligence on a candidate to confirm the accuracy of the candidates claims, mitigate risk and garner deep insight into them prior to committing to a postion.

While the investigative process is painstakingly extensive, can help prevent costly surprises later on

 — and increase the chances of  success

 What Should I Include in a Due Diligence Checklist?

 General information:

 Examines general records and resume to understand the training  structure and standing of a candidate.

This broad initial step sets the stage for the more in-depth and targeted due diligence investigation.

• Reference check 
• Drivers licence check
• Criminal history check
•   Certificate of Good Standing
• List of clients worked for 
• All jurisdictions where the  is authorized to conduct business
• Any documents relating to training 
•  IT security, and socials check
•   security clearance

all this gives us a good idea as to if the candidate is a good fit.

This all take time to have the results, often candidates are asked to make there social private or present them in a more favourable fashion, social media says alot about a person.

Social Media

The study found that a whopping 55% of employers who use social media screenings said they have found content that caused them not to hire a candidate.

“They should be free of profanity and inappropriate photos,” Calabrese said. “Remove any posts that may contain personal attacks. It’s OK to share your views, but keep them professional and appropriate.”

Follow these guidelines from The Harris Poll’s survey to keep your online presence professional:

1. Avoid posting anything potentially offensive. If you wouldn’t bring in a particular picture and post it in your cubicle, or say it at the workplace, remove it from your public page.
2. Be purposeful in your posts. Ask yourself: What is my goal with posting this? Is this best for a private or public page?
3. Keep it simple: Remember that less is more in your public profiles.
4. Never complain about employers or colleagues – past or present – on social media.

You shouldn’t ease up on your online presence once you land a job, either. The study found that 78% of employers use social networking sites to research current employees.