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\n\n\n When you apply for a job, you may have to undergo a background screening. What should you do to get ready for a background check? Learn what information you need to gather for the screening, whether you should do a personal background check on yourself or check your credit report, and what to do if you have a criminal record that a background check will uncover.
\n\n\n\n\nAn employment background check can seem intimidating. At GoodHire, we make the process as easy and transparent as possible.
\n\n\n\nHere’s how to get ready:
\n\n\n\nYou’ll finish the background check process faster if you have the right information at your fingertips.
\n\n\n\nThe most common information required on background checks includes:
\n\n\n\nThat’s really about all you’ll need for a background check to be run. There are a few additional things you can consider, though, especially if you’re concerned that the background check will show something that could be a red flag for employers.
\n\n\n\nWhen you run your own background check, you have a chance to see what an employer will see. A personal background check will tell you if:
\n\n\n\nThese kinds of alerts on your background check act as a red flag for hiring managers and may delay or jeopardize their decision to hire you.
\n\n\n\nYou’ll also be able to spot any inaccuracies and take steps to correct them.
\n\n\nYou might also consider requesting a copy of your credit report (you can get one free every year). Some employers do run credit checks for employment for certain positions, but employers do not see your credit score. (See The Difference Between Employment & Personal Credit Checks.)
\n\n\n\nIf you have a criminal record, have a plan for how you will bring this up with a potential employer.
\n\n\n\nWhether you run a personal background check or an employer runs one on you through GoodHire, you’ll be able to add comments about your record directly to your background check results. These comments can give employers a more complete picture of what happened and what you’ve done since the offense.
\n\n\n\nTaking a little extra time to gather the information needed in advance, running your own background check, and preparing comments about your results helps you get set for success.
\n\n\n\nThe resources provided here are for educational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. We advise you to consult your own counsel if you have legal questions related to your specific practices and compliance with applicable laws.
\n\t\t\tAs GoodHire’s managing editor, Sara Korolevich produces educational resources for employers on a variety of employment screening topics, including compliance and screening best practices, and writes about GoodHire’s company and product news. Sara’s experience stems from 20+ years working as a B2C and B2B PR and communications professional.
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