{"id":558,"date":"2019-07-04T12:27:06","date_gmt":"2019-07-04T12:27:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.affordablebackgroundchecks.com\/blog\/?p=558"},"modified":"2024-09-25T10:51:35","modified_gmt":"2024-09-25T10:51:35","slug":"what-are-the-basic-background-check-secrets-and-policies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.affordablebackgroundchecks.com\/blog\/what-are-the-basic-background-check-secrets-and-policies\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are the Basic Background Check Secrets and Policies?"},"content":{"rendered":"

When it comes to having a background check<\/strong> performed on you or performing one on someone else, you might not know exactly what goes into them, who uses them and why, and when one is needed. We will explain that, but we are also going to give away some of the secrets behind them that will affect the way you view and interpret the results.<\/p>\n

The Eight Types of Background Checks<\/h2>\n

There are 8<\/strong> different kinds of checks that someone will generally need, though some may not use every single type. These people are employers, banks, landlords, and car dealers for the most part. Let’s look at who uses what information from these reports.<\/p>\n

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  1. A criminal history check<\/a> will tell the inquirer everything they need to know about the legal mistakes<\/strong> a person has made in the past. Generally, employers will not hire people who have been convicted<\/strong> of a felony<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  2. Credit checks<\/a> are usually used by landlords, car dealers, and banks. They can see your credit score<\/strong>, if are late on payments or in collections, and to which lenders you are delinquent. Your score goes down when you make late payments on a credit card or loan or when you didn\u2019t pay back anything at all.<\/li>\n
  3. Driving record checks<\/strong> are done by employers when you apply to be any type of driver. If you have a bad history of getting tickets<\/strong> or being involved in crashes with your vehicle, it does not reflect well on you and may jeopardize your chance of working in that position.<\/li>\n
  4. Educational history<\/a> is important for some employers<\/strong> who require an employee to have a degree in a certain field. Do not lie on your resume<\/strong> and say you went to college when you did not. Your potential employers will uncover your lie when they run the educational report and you’ve wasted both your time and theirs.<\/li>\n
  5. Work history and references are required by many potential employers. They may call your old employers<\/strong> to verify that you did indeed work there. They are allowed get certain information about your dates of hire<\/strong> and termination<\/strong> and if you are eligible to be rehired. If you were fired, they will like answer no, you are not eligible for rehire. It’s best to explain the situation with your spin on it rather than them finding out from someone else.<\/li>\n
  6. Social security<\/strong> number checks will verify that you have a valid number, that you are who you say you are, and that you are a legal citizen. Most employers will not hire you if you lie about your social security number or if you are not legally in the country. It\u2019s illegal for employers to hire undocumented citizens<\/strong>, but some do it under the table.<\/li>\n
  7. Liens and civil judgment background checks<\/strong> are sometimes used by employers to see that you are financially responsible and have no standing debts.<\/li>\n
  8. Drug tests<\/strong> aren\u2019t what you would generally think of a being a background check, but it gives an employer a big first impression of you. If your urine tells them that you are using illegal substances<\/strong>, there is a good chance you have been for a while. It is a part of your history.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    What Do Background Checks Say About You?<\/h2>\n

    Each one of these types of background checks tells a different story about who you are and who you\u2019ve been. They determine:<\/p>\n