So much ink (or pixels) are devoted to teaching people how to ace interviews and how to climb the corporate ladder, but the background check is still shrouded in mystery for most people. More people need to talk about this. I’ve literally never had any company send me back my completed background check because something negative was found, but I’m SURE I’ve missed out on jobs because of negative findings - mostly just a bad credit score due to student loans. I wish these employers were held to account.

So I did a background check but what I don’t know is if I’m supposed to send my background check to the company once I get a copied or do they already have it ?

I want to pull my report just for my information as to what is still in my background. From my understanding, as many years ago I have had an SSBI investigation done on me, and one employer spoke to me and said he almost didnt hire me for that. That was done for an assignment I had in the Military. I have heard that never drops off of your record. What would be the best background check that I can go through for that? Thanks in advance!

You are the most motivated presenter I've ever seen, I almost fell asleep and had to watch it again.

Thank you for this information it is detrimental to my sanity let alone my health

I have a deferred adjudication on my background and it’s been stopping me from getting a better job. It’s been 3 years since I’ve completed the deferred so I can’t have it “non disclosure” yet. Anything I can do about it until then?

you are doing a truly helpful work for many people Bill.. Thank you.

how background check company verify the previous employment history? I actually ended my previous job at May but I wrote June on my resume. Can the background check discover the discrepency? Thank you!

Bill, I live in Loudoun County VA. I tried to renew my concealed carry permit, and the Clerk's office denied it because they said I didn't fill out question 8.B on Virginia's Concealed Carry Permit. I asked for the background check report they used and they said they can not disclose that information. I'm now going to court on Aug 5 to talk to the Judge. So my question to you is, does a Court have to provide the source and information they used to deny me my Concealed Carry Permit because they have a report that says I was ordered to a Behavioral Health and Developmental Services? I did voluntarily attend a Comprehensive Addiction Treatment Service for my Employer and my own question if I had a drinking issue after my DUI in 2016. It was strictly volunteer, no court, no employer, no nothing just my own responsibility. They came back and said no I was not an alcoholic. I signed a disclosure to my employer Defense Intelligence Agency who I'm sure is disclosing this information as though I was court ordered. What can I do?

I was driving for lift and loose my job 2 days ago for having the Same name of a felon. I have never been in that State and here I am now worry about my bills. Even that I can appeal it takes time and money from my family. They say 2 to 5 days. That sucks big time.

Hi there so I'm going through hireright at the moment . I have a misdemeanor larceny charge of $200 would this show up on the report or are they really looking for felonies ?

Hi Bill, I recently accidentally sign a offer letter provided by scam company. Is there any legal action follow by it ? thanks

when i was in highschool i found it near impossible to get hired anywhere, recently i applied to work for instacart and they sent me a copy of my background check. It stated that I had a "DOJ sex offender search: level1" Although my record was completely clear, minus a speeding ticket from when i first recieved my license. I was thinking they got me mixed up with my father (we share the same name). Is there any way i can get this sorted out to where i'm not harmed by this in the future?

Exactly i had a Company check my background and they sent me an email on credit consumer report so I emailed them and told them that I never gave them permission to check my credit so that definitely has been an issue with social security , income etc so my employment has besn affected by the court and someone else

What exactly will pop Up if you have a felony pending case but it has been dismissed not convicted as I’m innocent and it was just an arrest? What exact information will they usually see on a background check? I only have a follow up court date next year.

Does new employer do post employment verification after hire? Would they be able to find out if I still work in the previous job and didnt quit the previous job?

Do employers or screening companies typically use the work number by Equifax to check employment history ? Is that the go to service ?

Bill, I just got a job offer on Friday but I went through a staffing agency to get it. It's a direct hire, so the company I would be working for, will pay me. The staffing agency sent me a background form to fill out. They want me to send them 1 or 2 references from my previous employer. Do staffing agencies usually run extensive background checks or do they just run them to get the bare minimum? The position isn't managerial, so that's why I asked. I asked them if my manager I worked under needed to still be working for my previous employer and they said no. Will that ruin my credibility if I use a reference (ie manager) that no longer works for the company I previously worked for?

Does anyone know if HomeForward hires people that have a Misdemeanor charge from 10 years

Sanderson farm .. did mines but it hadn't came bk yet and I'm sitting without a job almost a month now ..they never Gave me a copy

My job requested one but it hasn't came bk yet been 3 weeks now .. I had old fines minor ..do u think that's the reason

What if I messed up my end date employment? I worked in a restaurant for about 2 years in college and may have put I worked there a extra month or two. Will this hurt me? It was an honest mistake and it was a line cook job. I don’t want to lose my job offer in Finance because of an honest mistake.

It would seem that you could help a lot of people legally and civilly with suits against the suits.

I have new hire orientation august 15 with paragon security and with the background check it includes credit check I only owe 1300, also I have reckless driving on my record. My question is would that deny my security clearance approval?

Does the credit report list your previous employers and times you worked there? Or your current employer??? Etc??? Or is background check only credit and criminal info...???

I mistakenly forgot to add my two recent positions on my background check report. They were short stints and I left on good terms. One was an internship. Will this get me in trouble or can they just pull up the history and CALl them themselves? I have nothing to hide, just forgot to add in these jobs and there’s a gap on my background

Hi there great content, appreciate all your advice, please could you enlighten me on my situation I've done my interview I was called to do a background check including fingerprints, the previous jobs I was getting paid via cash payments also I just graduated recently, it is for an entry level position at a bank, I have no credit or debt, could you please provide any suggestions.

I know someone who applied for employment through a contractor. They didn't send any pre adverse letters or a copy of the background results. But instead called by phone and told him the client that he was presented to didn't want to move forward with him due to the background results. He has a charges that were nolle processed but veriscreen listed it as a felony. He has never been charged, arrested, or convicted of any felonies or any crime whatsoever. How can this be handled?

Hello Sir I am likely to receive an offer from a banking institution. The role is HR advisor and the requirement is to have a degree or diploma in HR management. To land the job I have mentioned in my resume that I have a degree in HR but my actual degree is a Master's in engineering so am worried will affect my background check. Any leads would be appreciated.

Can someone help me ... I applied for a few job I have 2 things on my record the 7 year mark was 11/7/2021 I got the reports back and they are still coming up on my record they ran a 7year search so can someone tell me why they are still showing up after the years ????

What do you do if you get your background report with someone last name different from yours but they have same social, last four digits are the same.

So after several interviews I was offered a job a new law firm. I’ve been working for one for the last 3.5yrs. The thing is, I accepted the offer, we picked a start date, & I filled out the information today for them to run a background screening. Now - I was not asked during any of my interview processes and I didn’t even think to disclose that about 3yrs ago, I was arrested for public intoxication (my mom passed suddenly and I was at a friends apartment drinking and was sitting outside on the curb at like 3am. by myself, drunk and sad. I just paid the fine like an idiot and now that public intox charge will show up on my background check I’m sure.) so with a start date and with everything else, I’m just not sure how to handle this. Should I reach out to the head of HR who offered me the position? Should I wait to see if they bring it up? Do YOU personally think my offer will be rescinded? I didn’t mislead, they never asked and genuinely just never thought about it until filling out my on-boarding paperwork. I’m so stressed now. It’s not who I am. I don’t even drink socially. I feel like I’m going to be sick over it because I’m supposed to give my 2 weeks notice on Monday.

I have this on 1.5x speed and it’s still slow and long lol ❤ imagine if it was on normal all love thanks for the video

Applying for a job in securities. Kind of entry level, since they train you to get your licenses. I was given an offer after the interview process. I noticed in the application disclosure they may do a credit check. My credit is not great. Had a bankruptcy about 10 years ago. I also have a judgment for an auto loan 7k. Some late payments and discharged judgments and discharged liens. Will the stop me from getting a job? Not worried about criminal check. Thanks 🙏🏻 subbed to the channel. Live in UT.

Hi Bill, I have a question. I recently had a conditional job offer to a company and past the criminal background. I was supposed to be starting onboarding the 2nd of Jan. But became too ill to start on the 2nd. The company pushed back my on-boarding one week but I was still too sick to attend on-boarding. I finally feeling able to attend onboarding for Jan. 15th, so I contacted the recruiting department to let them know I can be scheduled for on-boarding for the 15th of Jan.2024. They told me I would have to re-apply to the position because my background check had exceeded their 60 day ‘window’ by one day, Jan. 14th. This does not seem like fair practice since I past all of the background checks. I can not find any resources sighting a 60 day window of a background being valid before an on-boarding. Is this a legitimate policy? Thank you for your help.

Does anyone know about Resource MFG and whether or not they hire felons and/or how far back they go with the check?

Hey I live in NY that has the 7 year look back rule the background check company reported my conviction that was 21 years ago when I was a minor I am not sure why I am being discriminationed against because of this do I have grounds for a dispute.

Do employers verify job titles when doing a background check?

You can't just have a check box on an application. It must be in a separate document.

Question how far do background checks go for criminal offenses?

I work for a company that is now requiring a credit check even though I already work there. The company is still owned by the same person but is now managed by another company and they require a credit check. Can I loose my job if I dont pass the credit check?

Question I live in Missouri I applied for a claims adjuster position got an offer submitted for background through HireRight. I have some past due tax and student loans I am working on. And it’s been 20 years since high I got my GED so I didn’t put that down. I’m freaking out can you help me prepare my brain for what to expect?

What happens if a company has a 10 year background check policy on felonies but the agency reports something older than 10 years, and it costs you the job? Do you address that with the company's HR department? Also does a 10 year check end at the month or year? For example, would a charge from March 2013 show up in August 2023 on a ten year background check?

Do they check last drawn salary of current employer?

Hi Can a future employer - Human Resources ask you to send them a W2 form or paystubs from previous employers just because they were not able to verify that information due to the fact that those places i used to work for , have been permanently closed, Can they do that in the state of California ? Thanks in advance

Hello Mr. Clanton, Question, can any job reject for not having no credit history?

Hi Bill. I didn't do the background check yet but i did sign the agreement for the company i wanted to work for. Is that something i should be concerned about?

Does a background look at personnel records for misconduct?

Will my credit freeze that I just un freezed temporarily effect the background that a new employee is going to conduct on me? I have excellent credit. I just froze it to protect myself.

When it comes to working in an airport, how long would a background check take, mine has taken a month already and they say that I had to wait 30 days cus im an immigrant, it’s been 33 days and I still haven’t received any info about it

Is it legal for a background check company to report pending charges to an employer in Texas?

Will a suspended driver's license show up at an employee background check? I'm already off probation just waiting till may 3rd to get license back. All fines are paid.

My prospective employer said that my SSN is required to do a Background Check via HireRight. However, I do not have an SSN, since I only lived outside the US. How they can do a Background Check without this?

I was recently charged with a state felony. Never arrested, identified or finger printed.. Hired a private attorney and got warrant removed. Still have not gone to court. Will this show up on my background check when applying for a securities position? Very interested in your services.

Do background checks show jobs you didn't tell the prospective employer you had? For example, leaving off a place you worked at prior from your resume.

Anyone who can answer this question in Texas.. a job refused my employment because of a 20 yr old felony.. they can’t do this or can they? And what can I do to get this job i really want it ..

I’ve just been laid off from my job a little over a week ago and just received an offer from another job that I’m very interested in, but I have a Class A Misdemeanor that happened exactly 3 yrs ago in April 2020 for an assault on a family member, but was recently dismissed in Oct of 2022. I was told to wait 4-5 months to submit an expunction, and last month I contacted the law firm to get this started however, with this job coming in to play. Do you believe this could potentially affect me getting hired? They never asked me any sort of criminal background questions during my interview.

It depends what country - they generally just call your previous employers Hr to verify dates and roles

What does a credit report have to do with your ability to do your job? Does your credit score have to be perfect to gain employment, what is the minimum score needed?

Does anyone know what Asurint pulls from your background during the employment process?

I just got with Werner a month ago and have been driving for them and things came back from 2018 on my back ground check a month later after driving for them and the chargers where actually dismissed I wasn’t convicted or prosecuted for any of it sooo yea idk

Hi How many times can they run a background check on you? Is it just one before getting hired? Or can they run it as much as they want? Thanks

if someone passes a criminal, employment and right to work check but for educational is shows that the grades on the certificate do not match whats on the resume can they lose the job? or does it depend on the hiring company or the screening provider?

Hi Bill I was charge with 2 felonies I plea guilty to a Misdemeanor the other felony was as if never happen. My question if a background check was done on me would the felonies still show up

I have a class a and im still going to court for it will it effect me

Hi. How are sir. I am from Pakistan, and I have received an job offer letter from a USA base company for a freelance job with i9 form and EMP I'd. But they are also demanding shipment fee for company working appratus. I want to confirm my job is this real and fake. But I can not find the right way to verify. I

I was fired from a job for what were false allegations of harassment and threats when my background check talks to that company are they allowed to disclose why I was fired? I don’t want this false accusations to ruin my future career

Great. Now I know more about background checks.

I was offered a job at home depot and when my background came back they sent me an email to confirm and explain items on my background. I haven't heard back and I opted for a copy of my background report but never received it

so what if i have quit or left multiple jobs in less than a year would that negatively affect my chances of being hired is that information something employers can look at in other words how can i fix a bad record

I’m based out of Houston. Wondering if you could help. Thank you.

Do MNC's check personal online background as well ?

Why do they do a background check and a credit check then? Not saying your wrong at all just a question

I lied about several activities I did in my current company, they are using First Advantage as the system to check my background, the system did asked me when can they contact my employer but are they gonna find out who my manager is and everything I have done in te company? . Are they able to confirm the activities and responsibilities in my current job or Am I saved ?? Please respond 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

I applied for this job and asked me if I have been arrested misdemeanor or felony and I put yes 10 years ago and the 3rd party background the courts I can’t give them any info about me and I didn’t get hired

Thanks for the information. I applyed for a job since..oct. 26 and nothing..

Hey I transferred universities but did not say I transferred schools, but rather I only put the university I obtained my bachelors from

Can you ask the agency for a list of people/companies that they have sent "your" background check to? HR departments are notorious for constantly advertising for jobs that don't exist yet. They want a list of available people to hire, should someone need be replaced. That is why "employment advertisements" - vacancy statistics are crap.

Hi , just wanted to know when working at a gas station. What will the background check look for?

15 usc 1681b(a)(2) states a consumer reporting agency may not furnish anything without written consent of the consumer to whom it relates

Hey, I applied to a company multiple times. One was 6 months ago and then I submitted my resume in talent pool 3 months ago. The resume that I uploaded 6 months ago have employment dates wrong and the one I uploaded 3 months ago is correct. Last month, the company contacted me and started the hiring process. I ask about sending a resume to them to which they say no. I got the offer letter, now they are doing background check. Should I be worried because I donot know which resume they pick and their data policy see that they keep all the resumes for two years. If background check fails, how should I handle it? Plz plz help me, I am very close to getting a dream job.

should employers be asking for ssn?

do all companies conduct background check very rigorously ? if I lie about my job and tell them I am still employed, when I was fired from my previous job then can that be caught?

Can you let us know the employment history databases that you know of, other than The Work Number, so I can freeze or opt out? Awesome video you have a new follower.

I had a background check completed and was provided a copy that shows nothing on my record. Still, it's been difficult to find work.

Hi Bill, I was offered a job contingent on a background check. I said I was still working but I’m not. I left the job and started a new position but after 3 months. I did an Equifax check and this came up. Am I screwed? Is there anything I can do? Thanks in advance.

Hello! I recently completed an on boarding process for a gig app called Blue Crew. I’m aware they have a background check process and I’m worried that I won’t get accepted. Reason being is because years ago when battling with homelessness, I received a few charges for retail theft. I’ve successfully completed probation per my state Ramifications and haven’t had any run ins with law enforcement within the last 5 almost 6 years this coming April. Will background checks for gig work apps (non delivery) detect this and hold these charges against me even though it’s been between the 5-7 year marks?

I denied employment because of a police no charges were filed what can I do.

Hey Bill, Please reply Please, I had an interview with one of the biggest bank here in US, My interviews went well and they offered me a position, I have already done everything that they want me to do, now yesterday I just completed my pre background check form, 2 of jobs from last three years that are on my resume on well, I used to get paid cash, and didnt file any taxes, They havent gave me an 1099, so I dont have those jobs in my record. Should I be worried of failing background check? Although i never had any criminal record, i was never got arrested or anything like that. My credit score is 741 too. Please reply, I am really worried, Thanks in advance.

I filled out an application for Home Goods, one of the questions was "have you been convicted of a felony in the past 7 years", I checked "no" because my only felony is 15 years old. I got hired then fired a month later for the felony, is that legal?

My criminal background check says I committed 2 murders, I have never murdered anyone, but I can't get a job because of it, I just interviewed yesterday and was told once the background check is ok I would be hired, this will be the 3rd time that this has happened, the first time, I told the background company that it's wrong, they ran it again and had the same outcome, so I didn't get the job. I don't have a common last name at all, this happened for a job at a major discount chain store, that starts with a W

I've never received a copy

Will arrest record show up on a criminal background check for a finance job (bank)? It did not lead to conviction nor did I have a court date. It was 8 years ago and they asked me earlier if they had anything to worry about. I told them no because I didn’t think it’d show up but I don’t want this to ruin my chances of employment. What should I do? It’s also been a month since I’ve authorized for them to do background check and I’m still waiting for results

Hi Bill I am in the process of being hired by KPMG. My start date is 6/9, however they ran a background check and emailed me yesterday asking me to provide a statement on a pot possession charge and paraphernalia I received when I was 19 which led to a license suspension. How should I go about explaining myself to them? They want to know who what where and the outcome of the incident. I am really confused why they’re asking me this as I’ve passed three other background checks with other employers. One being RTX, a federal contractor that required urinalysis. Could I use a pass drug test in my statement to prove I’m a good candidate? Really shocked that two weeks before the start date I’m going to be denied employment due to a charge that is on the same level as a traffic ticket.

What is you list in your resume that you are still at your current Job but left already?

How far back can they see your criminal record. For me it's been 11 years and they ran a background check and it said it cleared ? I was even shocked I got the job. How is this possible?

Hi Bill I was wondering if you could answer this question for me as I have a job interview for a manufacturing company that makes police vehicle parts and things like that. So I’ve passed many background checks for every job I’ve applied to. They even ask me if I can pass a criminal background check and I say yes every time and I somehow pass the background check. My charges were around 2014. But I have passed background checks for jobs as early as 2017. The main charge on my record is a 1st degree arson…it’s not a minor offense at all. Anyways they asked me just during my phone call if I could pass a background check going all the way back to when I was 18 which is 14 years ago. I told them yes (because I have yet to fail any background checks.) How have I been able to pass them? Is it possible I could fail this one since it’s a company who manufactures parts for the police?

Also, same question about Manpower

Could I get rehired at a company that I am non-eligible for rehire at? By reapplying with a nickname or using a new email? What do they use to determine that?

What states are allowed to ask a candidate for a SSN or date of birth at the time of applying?