What do background checks consist of?
Background checks are most commonly done for those seeking employment. The extent of the background check can range from simply checking out a social security number to checking credit, criminal history, previous employment and even personal relationships.Past EmploymentEmployers will often contact a job candidate’s previous employers. A former employer is allowed to say anything truthful about a past employee’s job-related performance.Credit CheckAn employment background check will often include a credit report. A credit report for employment will include everything on a regular credit report except for credit score and date of birth.Criminal RecordsSome employers ask for job applicants to disclose only previous felony charges while others ask for misdemeanors to be disclosed as well. Employers may ask for a job applicant’s former addresses so that a criminal records check can be conducted in the states or counties they have resided in.Driving RecordEmployers can see how many points a
