Questions tagged [background-check]
Questions relating to checks made into ones past to determine suitability and legality for the job.
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Previous company messed up my Background Check. How will I handle this with new companies?
I was working in a startup (Company 1). I was always beloved by mostly everyone. My Team lead held me in high regard, my manager used to praise me all the time, the CEO was very happy. I was given ...
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Date of Exit is updated as Sunday in my experience letter
I was worked in a MNC as a contractor through a Consultancy through Consultancy pay roll which means I worked as Employee under the consultancy. I had PF from them.
In 2023, I'm moved as Full time ...
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Reapplying with the same background but no hire because of background
I worked for a company for a year and a half. It's a very large company and during that time, I was injured and was out of work on workman's comp which they tried not to pay me (but that's another ...
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Using one Background Check account for 2 entities
We have 2 entities now under us and seeing if we can use the same background check account that we utilize for both. I just want to make sure we are in compliance.
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Do US companies have access to check out their job applicants immigration status?
I am wondering do companies in USA have access to a database to check if a job applicant has a US Green Card or not?
I saw on the USCIS website that if you want to check someone's immigration status, ...
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Seeking Guidance on Resume Discrepancies for Background Check Concerns
My situation is a bit intricate, so I thank you for taking the time to read through it.
Over the span of two years (from 2020 to 2022), I held various positions within the same company, transitioning ...
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Does a Public Trust Check include a SF85P?
I recently accepted a conditional offer from a company that does contracts for federal agencies. They mentioned they will be conducting PUBLIC TRUST background suitability check. They said it's mainly ...
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Lying about recent employment, helping me deal with anxiety
Summary: I lied on a job application, saying I've worked at last job for a year when I worked there for a month. I would like to correct that in order to avoid bad background check. What is the ...
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Background check with a BB bank
I recently got an offer to work as a summer analyst with an investment bank. I applied for this role back in July last year. Back then, I was working with lets say organisation B (under the company A) ...
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Lied on resume and going to have background check
I recently received a job offer from one of the tech giants. They sent me a conditional contract and now conducting a background check. Unfortunately I have a lie on my CV regarding the starting date ...
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Accidentally left job off background check that requires disclosure of all employment history
I recently received a verbal offer to join a company that is very strict with its background check policy. A formal written offer is contingent on the completion of a background check. The issue is I ...
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Incorrect paystub dates for payment received a year later
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I worked few early months of 2020 for my now-former employer. Because of the pandemic, everything was closed down by the late March. I never received my paycheck (and the paystub) for ...
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Included expired professional certification on CV. Can there be background check issues?
I recently accepted a fairly senior job offer and am in the background check process. I uploaded my resume and completed the first advantage profile. I included my educational details for Bachelors ...
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How do I combat an industry-wide smear campaign?
TLDR: After a long reputable career, I have seen two workplaces that I have not been comfortable in. Now after leaving one, I believe I have been smear campaigned, can't get in contact with my ...
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Struggling to get a job contract/start date after accepted written offer
I'm growing quite irritated so I'd appreciate any input please..
I accepted a written (conditional) job offer with Company X more than 2 weeks ago and there's no contract in sight. Since there was no ...
