A job search likely means you’ve spent a lot of time preparing. You’ve rehearsed interview answers. You’ve revised and polished your resume. You’ve notified all of your references and confirmed that glowing reviews are forthcoming.
But no matter how prepared you think you may be, you’re not truly ready unless you’ve thought about the potential effects of a background check. Most employers today rely on background checks for information about candidates they can’t get from interviews or resumes. Some job seekers fail to consider what impact these investigations could have on their employment searches.
To avoid surprises, job candidates need to know what these checks entail — or could reveal. For example, a critical step is to scour your social media posts for anything that could be considered unflattering or inflammatory. Companies almost certainly will take note if they find something that potentially reflects poorly on them if they hire you.
If a hiring company solicits third-party assistance, there is potential to gain information about your credentials, medical records, driving records, criminal records and more.
For more tips on how to prepare for a background check, see the accompanying guide. It details many crucial facts related to what prospective employers can find when digging through your past. Author bio: Christian Moore is COO at Global Verification Network. He has more than 20 years of investigative and business experience with competencies including surveillance, competitive intelligence, pre-employment and course-of-employment background screening.
The Ultimate Guide To Background Checks from Global Verification Network
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