Regardless of whether you hire directly or through an agency, we firmly believe that all employers should prioritize proper vetting to protect their families. Here are some essential steps that every employer should follow to ensure a safe and secure hiring process.
Ask for their resume or application form and Valid IDs.
If you are hiring directly, its essential to request a resume or have the candidates fill out an application form for your assessment. If the maid comes from an agency, ask for their personal data sheet to verify the provided information. Valid identification documents can be useful in cross-checking their details, so its wise to keep copies for your protection.
During the interview with potential maids, ensure to validate the information they have given. Repetition of questions from the application form, such as their full name, address, spouses name, previous employer, etc., can help ensure consistency and accuracy.
If a candidate refuses to provide a resume or seems uneasy during the interview, demonstrates lack of awareness about their application, or withholds essential information, consider these as red flags that warrant further scrutiny or caution.
Call up references like family, relatives, friends, co-workers, past employers.
Utilizing reference checks is a crucial step in background checking your maids, particularly when hiring them directly. This is an opportunity to verify the information provided by the applicant and gain insights into their current status, including any potential issues or concerns like previous instances of running away, etc.
If your applicant hesitates or refuses to provide references, even if they are just family or friends, it should raise caution, and you should consider it as a red flag. Any objections or reluctance from both the applicant and the references could indicate a lack of transparency, and its essential to approach such situations with extra scrutiny.
Check their social media.
The majority, if not all, of applicants, have a presence on popular social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, or Tik Tok, especially among the younger generation. Their social media accounts often serve as personal diaries and may offer insights relevant to their job applications, including past engagements and work experiences.
However, specific social media behaviors should raise concerns and be treated as red flags. These include not having any social media accounts, having multiple accounts on the same platform, using different names for various accounts on one platform, or having a very new social media account. In such cases, it is important to inquire about the reasons behind these setups and use your better judgment when considering these applicants for the position.
