In one of my previous life I had a Top Secret clearance, such as the Civil Service employee working for the Air Force. So I am familiar with background checks. Looking for work, but many do not. Here is some 'history on the background check ...
Other companies are beginning the basic checks on potential employees these days than ever. Why? Here are just a few reasons:
1. Studies show that 30-40% of all the candidates went their misrepresentation, or questions, and"exaggerate" their qualifications during interviews. You can blame the employers want to verify the information provided in desperate search of work?
2. Sue for "negligent attitude" are increasing. If an employee actions hurt someone, the employer may be held liable. Thus, when considering a candidate, is in the best interest of the financial position of the company itself to see if this person has done nothing in the past to make future contingencies.
3. Child abuse and kidnappings have led to newLaws in most states, criminal background check is required for all those working with children.
4. The September 11 attacks have led to greater security and identity verification strategies by many employers.
5. In addition, many state and federal government jobs require a background check and depending on the type of work, extensive investigation for a security clearance is required.
So there are several reasons why employers run backgroundControls.
Under federal law, the employer must verify the applicant's written authorization before the background is done to obtain.
Do the kind of background checks on company usually depends on the job, but generally are:
Employment Verification
Often a potential employer will contact an applicant to the employer the past. Many states have laws that prohibit the intentional destruction of the employer to former employees "Attempts to employment by false or misleading information, but a former boss can say anything truthful about your performance. However, many companies have a policy of only confirming dates of employment, wages and other limited information.
Education Verification
This is done to verify degrees and certificates listed on application forms or applications. According to federal documents such as transcripts and discipline-specific documents are confidential and not released from school without permission of the student. However, a directory of school for the information, including name, address, date of attendance and diplomas can be earned release.
Drug Screening
Many large companies have a policy on drug screen all potential employees before launch. In this situation, the announcement is contingent upon you successfully passing the drug screen.
Credit checks
Such> Check (sometimes called "consumer report") is performed more often by companies in which employees have access to money, confidential personal and financial information. Some employers even with your credit history to assess your level of responsibility (if you believe that are not reliable in paying their bills, then do not) a reliable employee.
In addition to the receipt of payment, usually a credit report contains information about previous addresses and previousEmployer. Employers can use this as a way to ensure the accuracy of the information that is checked on an application or resume.
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 widespread, but some companies have a policy of control of criminal records. Although arrest information is a matter of public interest, in most statesEmployers can usually not on the arrest record of a potential employee (there are some exceptions, for example) to the positions of contrast. If the arrest resulted in a conviction, this information may be obtained. In general, civil suits, civil judgments, and records of arrest are more than seven years, not reported (the seven-year limit does not apply to criminal convictions, depending on the state).
Companies consider vehicle records when positions involve theOperation of vehicles and equipment companies.
Employment Application Accuracy
Some companies to check the accuracy of information supplied on demand for labor, including lists you as your last salary. And certainly it is complete, click the application, that all information is correct.
What can you do to prepare?
Take the following steps to increase the chances that you and / or the prospective employer "surprise"Finding information to check the background:
1 Purchase a copy of your credit report. If it's something you do not realize that you do not agree with or dispute the information with the creditors and / or credit bureaus, explain to the interviewer before.
2 Check court records. If you are serving a custodial sentence or have been involved in judicial proceedings to go to the region in which he conducted, and control files.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 Make your background check. If you want to see what he could expose a check of previous employers, hire a company that specializes in these reports to do for you. This way you can find out if the dataFundamentals of information provider contained incorrect information. Consult the Yellow Pages under "Investigators", or use one of the many online search services to find a service.
5 Ask if your former employer has a policy concerning the release of personnel and / or work information. Most of the companies the amount of information that provides.
Remember, potential employers are not checked the background without your written authorization. You can "just sayno. "Of course to do this, we created the impression that it has something to hide and almost certainly prevent account.
Employers Just be honest about the background. There are many good candidates for their needs, even if their rented house in less than perfect - fit, provided that they are not on it.
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