Candidate Background Check
How to Perform a Background Check of a Job Candidate
A background check is an essential part of the candidate selection process. A background check is the most accurate way to verify the credentials of a candidate. It also allows hiring managers to learn about any less than desirable information that many candidates won’t share on their resumes.
https://www.cleverism.com/how-to-perform-background-check-job-candidate/
How to run a background check for a candidate | Workable University
To remain compliant, the first time you request a candidate background check using Workable, you will be asked to sign an agreement with Checkr. This is to confirm that the check is for employment purposes only. From then on, you can initiate background checks directly from the candidate’s profile in Workable:
https://resources.workable.com/hiring-with-workable/background-check
Candidate Background Check Status and FAQ | Checkr
Within the candidate portal, you can find the status of your background check, get additional information, or request your own copy. Click the button below to be taken there. Get status of your background check Have a question about your background check? See if it’s been answered in our FAQs: Why is my background check taking so long?
https://checkr.com/my-background-check
Candidate Background Checking to Avoid Resume Fraud - The Balance Careers
Check the candidate’s history online using internet search engines such as Google and social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter to see if the applicant’s history online differs, in any way, from the facts the applicant provided in all application materials. If you find differences, dig deeper, or ask the applicant for an explanation.
https://www.thebalancecareers.com/do-you-know-who-you-re-hiring-1919148
How to Conduct Employee Background Checks - Indeed
Here’s a guided list of steps to help you run a background check for a job candidate. 1. Tell the candidate you will be conducting a background check To remain in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), you need to make sure to send an email to each candidate outlining the areas you will be checking.
https://www.indeed.com/hire/c/info/background-check-for-employment
Why Candidate Experience Matters in Background Checks
The background check usually comes just before an applicant receives a job offer, meaning it’s the final step before they are officially employed and can begin work. The longer this process takes, the longer until the candidate can reach this milestone.
https://www.accurate.com/blog/why-candidate-experience-matters-in-background-checks/
Check a candidate’s background with these professional tips - DemCast
Start with the Federal Election Commission (FEC). Browse “all filings” for the subject’s name (either as candidate or donor). Look for contributors to certain candidates that show up consistently and/or in large amounts –and also look at what campaigns the candidates are contributing to. Hint: you won’t find the KKK contributing to your opposition.
https://demcastusa.com/2022/02/21/check-a-candidates-background-with-these-professional-tips/
Background Checks: What Job Applicants and Employees Should Know
If an employer got your background report without asking your permission, or rejected you without sending you the required notices, contact the FTC at www.ftc.gov, or by calling 877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357) (voice) or 866-653-4261 (TTY). For further information see-
https://www.eeoc.gov/laws/guidance/background-checks-what-job-applicants-and-employees-should-know
Candidate Background Check Status | Crimcheck
sign in > GET STARTED Candidate Background Check Status Fill out the form below to check the status of your background check. Fill out all sections for processing. Please be patient, once the form is filled out we will get back with you as soon as possible during office hours. Please make sure all information matches and is correct.
https://crimcheck.net/candidate-background-check-status/
What To Do When Your Candidate Fails A Background Check
Step 3: Allow Your Candidate To Respond This is when you give the applicant the opportunity to discuss the issues that the background screening brought to light (five to 10 business days, depending on your jurisdiction). For example, it’s entirely possible that the candidate had been a victim of identity theft and thus has a damaged credit history.
https://www.goodhire.com/resources/articles/failed-background-check/