Applicant Screening System Using Personal Identification Code
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing applicant screening methods are complex, expensive, and prone to identity theft, particularly for smaller businesses, as they require substantial training and do not ensure consumer authorization for data access.
Innovation Solution
A system that distributes the screening process across multiple sites and uses a personal identification code (PIC) for secure access to screening results, allowing applicants to authenticate and authorize the generation of screening results, which can then be communicated to screeners via a secure network.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If computer-based screening services are used to streamline the screening process, then productivity and screening quality are improved, but device complexity and training requirements increase substantially
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service by allowing applicants to directly input their own profile data into a secure screening account through a screening kiosk or website, eliminating the need for screeners to manually enter information and reducing training requirements while maintaining high productivity
Solution Approach 2:
A personal identification code (PIC) is introduced as an intermediary mechanism that simplifies access to screening results. The PIC serves as a simple credential that applicants can provide to screeners, replacing complex authentication systems while enabling efficient access to screening reports
2Ease of operation
If traditional screening services are used without consumer confirmation, then ease of operation is maintained, but security and reliability deteriorate due to identity theft risks
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary authentication by requiring applicants to authenticate themselves at the screening kiosk before the PIC is issued. This advance verification ensures that only authorized individuals can access their own screening data, preventing identity theft while maintaining operational simplicity
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback through the PIC mechanism, where the applicant's own authentication data is returned to them in the form of a personal identification code. This feedback loop ensures that the person accessing the data is the same person who authorized access, enhancing security without complicating operations
Data Source
AI summary
Systems and methods for screening applicants are disclosed herein. A method of screening applicants is performed by a screening server. The server begins by receiving a selection of screening services and an applicant profile that identifies an applicant. The screening continues by generating screening results specified by the selection of screening services based on the applicant profile. A property manager is then notified that the screening results are available for the applicant based upon the applicant profile. The screening results are then provided to the property manager based upon the applicant profile. Based on these screening results, the screener or porperty manager can make a decision about the applicant and communicate a decision action to the applicant.