An employer’s guide to the background check process

November 6, 2013

Basic requirements Running a background check isn’t as easy as just pulling up the information on the web. There are regulations set forth by the Fair Credit Reporting Act that require employers to get written authorization before they are able to get the report. There are certain do’s and don’ts of background checks that come along with the process as well, so be aware of them. What you will see When you get the background check, you may want to know what you should expect to see. This will greatly depend on the type of background check you are running. For the most part, you’ll find the following types of checks available to you:

  • Credit Checks
  • Motor Vehicle Checks
  • Education Verification
  • Reference Checks
  • Employment Verification
  • Criminal History Checks
How long it takes One of the most common questions about the background check process is – how long does it take? If you’re in a hurry to hire someone for a position, you may feel that you can’t afford to spend time waiting on a background check to come back. The good news is that you can get the results back fairly quickly, if you work with the right screening company. If you feel that you can’t afford to wait, think again. When you take a look at the risks involved with not performing background checks, you will soon find that it really isn’t a choice – it’s an essential. For more information about the services that we have to offer, or to get started with the background check process, contact us today. We can take care of all of your background check needs.]]>

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