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The American job market is starting to show some muscle.

The U.S. employment report indicated 216,000 job were added in March, bringing the nation's unemployment rate down to 8.8% and further pointing to a continued recovery.
.The government's broadest snapshot of the labor market showed the U.S. created 216,000 jobs in March as the private sector added 230,000 jobs, offset in part by continued cuts by local governments.

The economy may not be the only thing keeping employers hesitant to hire. According to staffing specialists, telling that white lie on your resume could be a deciding factor on whether or not you get the job.

Momentum Specialized Staffing, a Valley-based staff agency, offers their best advice on how to avoid the pitfalls of lying or embellishing on your resume. Owner Michael Hayes said that placing false information on a resume is misrepresentation and may cost you the job.

The types of background checks companies choose to perform is largely dependent upon their line of business, staffing needs and the expense involved. Some may say that more information is better, but sometimes “more” may just mean more time and more expense.

Whatever determination you make, maintain a consistent approach in order to prevent possible discriminatory practices. Check all employees or those with a legitimate business reason, like all company drivers. Don’t be selective. Following are some of the basic background checks that should be considered.