Concerned about what might show up the next time you’re applying for a job or renting an apartment? You may be interested in conducting background research on your record trail and online identity.

Running an online background search is a great way to find out personal information on almost anyone. Whether you're looking to research a potential date, look up a new neighbor, or identify an ...

Who's this for? Different industries and enterprises may have different background screening needs — some more complex than ...

When was the last time you Googled an old friend or colleague? Or maybe you recently met someone new at a conference, a happy hour, or the gym, then looked up their social media profiles when you got ...

Kimberlee Leonard has 22 years of experience as a freelance writer. Her work has been featured on US News and World Report, Business.com and Fit Small Business. She brings practical experience as a ...

With the ease of information that's available online, there is no reason not to do a background check when you first meet someone. At a bare minimum, you should Google search his or her name and at ...

When federal systems slow or stall, it can feel like the floor drops out from under your hiring process. E-Verify backlogs, federal record delays, ...

Nobody loves moving, but Matthew Doucette was looking forward to at least one part of his recent rental search. He knew that Colorado lawmakers had recently passed a law to reduce the cost of rental ...