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Re:Seen that job listing for a while, its no coincidence by joezydeco on Friday June 19, 2015 @09:55AM (#9744719)
I was confused by this part of the article. Are 23% of candidates being screened at the interview phase, or at the pre-job-offer phase? Drug screening isn't a cheap thing that you just do to everyone that walks in the door.

My company puts a common clause in the offer letter that says "this offer is contingent upon your successful completion of a drug screening, confirmation of your references, and the verification of your education and work history".

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Re:Seen that job listing for a while, its no coincidence by samstave on Friday June 19, 2015 @02:32PM (#9746716)
Lots of companies have services where their employees are contractors to other companies. Other companies can require the services co to screen all their contractors for drugs as a part of liability coverage.

For example - if you work for a company that provides contract services to healthcare / hospital / gov / dod companies or agencies - you will likely be required to take a drug screen. and this is done prior to your offer being officially accepted on their end.

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