Episode 12: From Hollywood Lights to Investigation Nights: Noelle Harling's Journey to Background Screening

Behind the Screens: Conversations with Background Screening Pros hosted by Les Rosen

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What do Johnny Depp, private investigations, and pre-employment background checks have in common? The incredible Noelle Harling! In this episode, I sit down with Noelle to uncover her fascinating journey from Hollywood actress to leading background screening pro. We dive into her undercover adventures, her pivotal role in shaping industry accreditation, and the sage advice she has for anyone entering this dynamic field. Plus, we get a peek behind the curtain at her days working alongside celebrities. Trust me, you won’t want to miss this one!

Pro Conversation You don’t want to miss!

• Unbelievable Applicant Schemes – Hear about an elaborate hoax that Noelle’s team uncovered, complete with rented 800 numbers and self-verifying fraud!
• Hollywood to Investigations – From acting alongside Johnny Depp in 21 Jump Street to going undercover in a murder investigation, Noelle shares her surprising path to the background screening industry.
• Pioneering Accreditation in Background Screening – Learn how Noelle helped build the accreditation program from the ground up, ensuring self-regulation and excellence for the entire industry.

Related Episodes you might want to check:

• Episode 8 ("Jennifer Mora on Compliance and Fair Chance Hiring") for more in-depth legal perspectives on FCRA and fair chance laws.
• Episode 9 ("Pro-Bono Insights for the Screening Industry") for expanded discussions on consumer protection.
• Episode 10 ("Mallory Oppermann on Background Screening Automation") to tie the theme of automation across episodes.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Behind the Screens

00:56 Meet Noelle Harding

01:42 Crazy Background Screening Stories

04:47 Career Transition and Business Insights

07:12 Building a Successful Screening Division

09:43 Challenges and Changes in the Industry

25:31 Noelle's Hollywood Past

30:00 Final Thoughts and Advice

33:21 Closing Remarks

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