The recent federal shutdown and lower unemployment forecasts are among things that many employers would not want to take chances with. In a time when the firms themselves want to get back on track after a rough patch, a promising candidate who turns out to be a dud is the last thing they need. As such, companies see the need for employment background screening experts, like The Accu-Facts Company, to provide them with the necessary intelligence about a potential candidate’s compatibility with them. Employment background checks are meant to go beyond simply studying each applicant’s resume and supporting papers. Bellicove said a screening team on the case may cast a wider net to gather more information, such as possible criminal and driving history, experiences with former employers and even the level of social media activity.