Skip to content
Background Checks Apr 18, 2022

The Importance of Full Names

Guess Who? As an employer you meet potential employees whose names range from unique to commonplace. The question is how to enter your applicant’s name in a search request to ensure that you receive the most accurate and comprehensive results.

As an employer you meet potential employees whose names range from unique to commonplace. The question is how to enter your applicant’s name in a search request to ensure that you receive the most accurate and comprehensive results.

Let's start with middle names. If you doubt whether or not to enter one in a search request, do it! Middle names often assist our researchers in eliminating possible subjects and identifying your applicant. Is John Doe Smith an alias for John Smith? Not usually. Supplying an applicant’s middle name does not automatically make the name an alias.

Hyphenated last names should be entered in their entirety and in the last name field only. It is always good practice to include at least one of the last names as an alias search. Does your applicant use a name suffix such as Jr., Sr. or III? Let us know! When it comes to a subject's name we can never have too much information.

Latest Articles

The Role of Background Checks in the Booming Esports Industry
Background Checks

The Role of Background Checks in the Booming Esports Industry

Discover the critical role of background checks in ensuring integrity, safety, and professionalism in the rapidly growing esports industry.

March 17, 2025

Criminal Minds: Unveiling the Real-World Impact of Background Screening on Crime Prevention
Background Checks

Criminal Minds: Unveiling the Real-World Impact of Background Screening on Crime Prevention

Discover how background screenings enhance security and prevent crime in workplaces, communities, and financial institutions through meticu...

March 14, 2025

Kanye West's Controversial Tweets: Navigating the Risks of Social Media Screening
Protect

Kanye West's Controversial Tweets: Navigating the Risks of Social Media Screening

Navigating the risks of social media screening through Kanye West's controversial tweets and understanding its impact on personal and profe...

March 12, 2025