What are the advantages of conducting parts of the background investigation post-offer?
A.First and foremost, when interviewing people post-offer, the background investigator is free to ask any questions – or follow-up on any volunteered information – as necessary, even if the topics turn to medical, psychological, or other disability-related issues (as long as the questions are job-related and consistent with business necessity). On the other hand, if the interview is being conducted pre-offer, the background investigator cannot continue or pursue this line of questioning. While this questioning can be resumed when/if the candidate reaches the post-offer stage, splitting the background investigation in this way can prove to be burdensome and inefficient. For example, during the background interview, a candidate could reveal that he has a medical condition and could ask the investigator about his chances of passing the medical examination. If the interview is being conducted pre-offer, the investigator must defer any further discussion about the topic until the post-offer
Related Questions
- If there are background investigation topics and areas that are disability-related, why not just conduct the entire investigation post-offer?
- Are there any risks or disadvantages of conducting parts of the background investigation post-offer?
- What does the Board consider when conducting a background investigation?
