You May Want to Check Your Background Search Results Before That Next Meeting or Interview

It is to be expected that people meeting for the first time will often do some due diligence beforehand, whether the context is dating, business proposals or otherwise. Prospective employers are no different, researching job candidates before extending an offer, whether it be to call and check references listed on an application, or use a FCRA-accredited, compliant service like Goodhire.com.  So before planning that next meeting or beginning your job search, in addition to updating your portfolio, powerpoint or resume, it’s probably prudent to see some of what others may learn when researching you. Once you do land a meeting or interview, what do those with whom you’ll meet look for – and what might they find on you that could hurt your prospects?

How to Say No When Friends or Family Ask for Money

When your loved ones ask for help, your first instinct is probably to say yes, no matter the situation. No one wants to turn down a family member or friend in need, but constantly sacrificing your resources can become a dangerous cycle. This is especially true when it involves your finances.

Lending money to someone you care about can be tempting, but it’s often ill-advised. Squandered funds and unpaid loans can seriously damage your relationship, and it’s better to avoid the situation altogether. However, there will be times when you decide you need to help them out financially.

Why Is Massachusetts Public Records Law So Confusing?

Part of the reason we have the Freedom of Information Act and public records law is to create accountability for those who govern us in the United States. This mandated transparency is intended to keep, and hopefully does succeed in keeping, politicians, lawmakers, government employees and other enforcers honest.

Each U.S. state has control over its public records laws and some states are more “secretive” than others. Massachusetts, for instance, makes it notoriously difficult for the average citizen to access public records — and they’re able to do so thanks to approximately 70 exemptions in their legal code. Filing a public records request with the state is difficult, at best, and the laws set in place to protect their three branches of government have been upheld for decades.