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Dustin Villepigue — Writer for Top.10

Dustin Villepigue

Dustin contributes to Top10.com as a seasoned technical recruiter. By drawing from his experiences with tech giants like Lyft and Google, he offers insights into effective background checks and the importance of secure hiring practices.

Posts by Dustin Villepigue

Smart Hiring: Leveraging Background Checks for Employment in Small Business

From disrupting office dynamics to exposing your company to legal liabilities, a bad hire can negatively affect your small business on many levels.

A small business owner using a background check platform to screen potential employees.

10 Best People Search Sites - Free and Paid

Imagine having the ability to uncover vital information about anyone with just a few clicks.

10 Best People Search Sites - Free and Paid

How to Conduct a Background Check for Your Nanny: Ensuring Your Kids' Safety

Does the idea of leaving your child in the care of a stranger give you anxiety? Get additional peace of mind by running a background check before you...

How to Conduct a Background Check for Your Nanny: Ensuring Your Kids' Safety

Top 10 Best Reverse Address Lookup Sites

What if you could uncover information about a particular address with just a few clicks?

10 Best Sites for Reverse Address Lookup

Top 10 Best Reverse Email Lookup Sites for Free and Paid Search

Curious about who's behind that mysterious email address? Our guide will give you the 10 best sites to find out the truth.

Top 10 Best Reverse Email Lookup Sites for Free and Paid Search

BeenVerified Background Check Review 2024

BeenVerified is a combo service that offers several services, including background reports, and phone number search. BeenVerified offers both self-mon...

beenverified

What Your Social Media Background Check Will Tell Your Employer

As a recruiter, I use social media background checks to evaluate potential employees' professionalism, cultural fit, and online behavior. So, what cou...

An employer doing a social media background check on a potential employee

10 Reasons Why Your Pre-Employment Screening Is Delayed

I've seen countless screenings hit unexpected snags. It's frustrating for both employers and potential employees when the process stalls.

A woman doing a background check on a possible employee.

10 Essential Education Verification Tips: Verify Before You Hire

Want to avoid potentially damaging your company’s reputation and even facing legal consequences? Don't hire unqualified employees.

a woman sitting at a desk using a cell phone