What do companies look for in background checks? Well, they look for
- Education verification (so don’t lie about that degree, even if you’re only 3 credits short)
- Credit history (in relevant jobs, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission doesn’t really like credit checks, so many companies don’t use this tool)
- Employment verification (did you really work at the companies you said you worked for, do your titles match what your resume says, and how long did you work there)
- Criminal history (yes, that DUI will show up),
- Certification/licensing verification (again, don’t lie, and make sure they are up to date)
- Driving record (if the job involves driving)
Most likely you’ll also have to do a drug test and some companies require a physical exam. (This isn’t an intensive exam, more of a “let’s see if you have any problems to begin with” exam, so you can’t sue us for problems you had before you started working here. For jobs that involve physical activity, these can be more important tools.)
