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Background Check & Pre-employment Screening

Background Check FAQ's

• Why do a background check?
• What types of background check services are available?
• How much does a background check cost?
• How long will it take to complete the background check?
• How do I get the background check information?
• We use applicant tracking software - does EasyBackgrounds work with this?
• What if there is a mistake on someone's credit history?
• Can I do a nation-wide criminal background check?
• How do I know where to look for a criminal record?
• What if someone has changed their name, been married, etc.?
• Are background check records available for minors?
• Do I need a release from the applicant?
• When should I do a drivers history check?
• Why should I do a County Criminal Check if a Statewide Criminal Search is available?
• I know the candidate has a criminal record, so why didn't it show up on my report?
• Are arrest records included in a background check report?
• Can I order a background check on a current employee?
• Is a Credit Report for emloyment different from other credit reports?
• Can I order a background check on a volunteer?
• Can I have more than one User on my account?
• Are there set-up fees to create an account?
• Does a Federal Criminal Record Search cover the whole country?
• Can I do a background check on someone from another country?

• Background check - Service Industry case study
• Background check - Manufacturing Industry case study
• Background check - Staffing Firm Case Study

• Criminal background check tips 1-5
• Criminal background check tips 6-10

• Sample Background Check Order Packages

• Sample Background Check Report (pdf)