June 2016 magazine

Everything You Need To Know About Background
Checks and Pre-Employment Screening
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How Long Does It Take For a Background Check to Process?
Depending on the amount of information that is requested a background check can take longer to
process. In most cases a pre-employment background check will take anywhere from three days to one
week. Some background checks can be instantaneous, but these often provide results that are incorrect
or information that is incomplete.
What Is The Quickest Way To Get a Background Check?
The quickest way to get a background check is not the best way. It is best to request employment
background checks from a FCRA compliant employment screening company, such as GoodHire. There
are many different companies that offer pre-employment background checks. Reputable background
screening companies will take you through the process of requesting a background check step-by-step
to make sure that you as an employer are following regulations.
How Accurate is the Information in a Background Check?
Instantaneous or free background checks are not reliable. A good, reliable background check from an
FCRA compliant screening service can cost from $20-100 for one report depending on the amount of
information that is requested. Some background check companies will offer discounts for background
reports bought in volume.
Can I Get a Free Background Check?
Background checks that are free usually report information that is incomplete or inaccurate. Free
background checks are not comprehensive and require you to look in several different places for the
information that you want. However, there is a free service that offers self background checks so that
you can make sure that the information that shows up in your background report is correct.
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