In one of my previous life I was a Top Secret body, as a civil servant responsible for the Air Force. So I am familiar with background checks. However, job seekers are not many. Here is some 'history on the background check ...
Most companies security checks on potential employees, which in these days than ever. Why? Here are some reasons:
1. Studies show that 30-40% of all applicants for false statements on applications or applications and are"To exaggerate" their qualifications during interviews. It's the fault of the employer wants to verify the statements made by desperate job seekers?
2. The charge of negligent attitude "are increasing. If an employee actions can hurt someone, the employer liable. So when considering an application, the company is in the best interest of financial autonomy, less than the person has something in the past that could be done in future issues.
3. Have child abuse and abductions, leading toNew laws in most states, criminal background checks required for all work with children.
4. The attacks of 11 September have more security and strategies for identity verification, led by many employers.
5. In addition, jobs in the federal government and many states require background checks and the type of work that require a thorough examination of a security clearance.
So there are several reasons why employers run backgroundControls.
Under federal law, the employer must provide a 'written authorization by the applicant is made against a background check.
To control the types of fund companies that depend, in general, at work, but usually include:
Employment Verification
Often a potential employer to contact previous employers of candidates. Many states have enacted laws that prohibit employers intentionally interfere with the former employees,attempt to employment by false or misleading information, but a former boss did not say to find the truth about their performance. However, many companies have a policy to confirm the dates of employment, wages and other limited information.
Education Verification
This is done to verify degrees and certificates listed on application forms or applications. Under federal law, some records such as transcripts and records confidential and discipline are not released from school without the consent of the student. However, a directory of school for the information, including name, address, date of attendance and grades can receive approval.
Drug testing
Many large companies have to start an anti-doping control policy for all prospective employees before. In this situation, the ad must be linked to drug testing.
Credit checks
Such> Check (sometimes called "consumer report") is performed more often by companies in which employees have access to the money that the confidential information, personal and financial. Some employers also consider the credit history to assess their level of responsibility to them (if they are not reliable in paying your bills, you will not be) in an employee trust.
Besides your payment history, credit report typically contains information about current and previous addressesEmployer. Employers can use this as an opportunity to continue to verify the accuracy of the information contained in the application o.
Federal law prohibits employers from discriminating against applicants because they have declared bankruptcy.
Criminal and motor vehicle records
This type of background checks are not common, but some company has a policy of criminal background checks. Although the information collected is known, in most statesEmployers can usually not on the arrest record of a potential employee (there are exceptions, such as police stations). If the arrest resulted in a conviction, this information may be obtained. In general, civil suits, civil judgments and records the arrest of more than seven years are not reported (the period of seven years can not apply to criminal convictions, depending on the state).
Business Check vehicle records when positions involve theOperation of vehicles and equipment companies.
Employment Application Accuracy
Some companies verify the accuracy of information in applications for employment are covered, including what appears to be their last salary. In preparing the application for which the information is correct.
What can you do to prepare?
Take the following steps to increase the chances that you will get and / or potential employers "surprised"Check the information that is in the background:
1 Request a copy of your credit report. If something does not recognize or refuses a conflict of this information to the creditor or at the office before having to explain to the interviewer.
2 judicial review. If you're a criminal record or have been involved in judicial proceedings to go to the county in which he has, and verifyFile. Ensure that information is accurate and updated.
3 Check DMV records. Request a copy of your driving record from the Department of motor vehicles, especially if you opt for a job that relates to driving.
4 Check your background. If you want to rent to see what the background check, you can find an employer, a company specializing in these reports to do. So you can see ifDatabases containing incorrect information, the information provider. Consult the yellow pages under "researchers", or use one of the many online search services to find a service.
5 Ask if your former employer has a policy for the release of the most personal and / or work information. Limit the amount of information that is passed.
Remember, potential employers are not checked the background without your written authorization. CanTo say "no". Of course, it seems that you have something to hide and almost certainly be taken into account.
Be honest about the background. Many employers hire good candidates that meet their needs are, even if their origin is far from perfect - if you have not lied.
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