Uncategorized Archives - Poe Knows https://poeknows.com/category/uncategorized/ Providing a clearer picture of your candidates Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:08:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://poeknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/cropped-3.6.15-32x32.png Uncategorized Archives - Poe Knows https://poeknows.com/category/uncategorized/ 32 32 Beyond the Resume: Why Social Media Screening Is Becoming a Valuable Hiring Tool https://poeknows.com/beyond-the-resume-why-social-media-screening-is-becoming-a-valuable-hiring-tool/ Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:08:28 +0000 https://poeknows.com/?p=1738 Hiring has always been about finding the best candidate—not just the most qualified one on paper. While resumes, interviews, references, and criminal background checks remain essential parts of the hiring process, many organizations are now adding another layer of due diligence: social media screening. As social media has become an... [Read More]

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]]> Why Reference Checks Still Matter in the Age of AI and Automation https://poeknows.com/why-reference-checks-still-matter-in-the-age-of-ai-and-automation/ Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:54:24 +0000 https://poeknows.com/?p=1725 Artificial intelligence and automation have transformed the hiring process. Recruiters can now use AI-powered tools to screen resumes, assess candidate qualifications, automate interview scheduling, and even predict candidate success based on data. While these innovations have significantly improved efficiency, one critical hiring practice remains as valuable as ever: the reference... [Read More]

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]]> Maryland Joins “Ban the Box” https://poeknows.com/maryland-joins-ban-the-box/ Sat, 04 Apr 2020 20:01:46 +0000 https://poeknows.com/?p=908 Have you heard? Maryland joined Ban the Box as of February 29th, 2020. This is the 14th state to “Ban the Box”-i.e., prohibit private employers from asking job applicants to disclose any criminal records or criminal accusations, in this case, prior to the first in-person interview.  Although the Maryland General... [Read More]

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]]> An Individualized Assessment (IA) Can Help https://poeknows.com/an-individualized-assessment-ia-can-help/ Fri, 17 Feb 2017 21:54:13 +0000 http://poeknows.com/?p=570 An Individualized Assessment (IA) can help! Individuals, Employers and Landlords It Can Help!! POEknows can Help! Individuals As many as 100 million U.S. adults have a criminal record of some sort! Are you the running into a brick wall, trying to secure employment or a residence? Do you qualify? Do... [Read More]

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]]> POE celebrates 42 years in Business https://poeknows.com/poe-celebrates-42-years-in-business/ Thu, 26 Mar 2015 17:41:07 +0000 http://poeknows.com/?p=340 Where were You on March 28, 1973? Did you know? The Number One Hit Song in the U.S. on March 28, 1973 was “Killing Me Softly With His Song”, by Roberta Flack. Ask your grandparents if they know this song. American singer/songwriter, Matt Nathanson, was born on March 28, 1973.... [Read More]

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