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We’ve got answers to your questions about screening and background checks.
A background check is a process that involves reviewing an individual's criminal
records, employment
history, education, credit score, and other relevant information to assess their
eligibility for a job
or a particular role in the organization.
A compliance check is a type of a background check as in it provides information to
the client whether
an individual or corporate entity is on any local or international list of sanctions
or if they are
wanted by any local and international LEA (Law Enforcement Agency). In addition, the
entity is checked
to see if they have any adverse media reported against them.
Employers conduct background checks to verify the information provided by job
applicants, assess their
qualifications for a particular role, and mitigate the risk of potential legal or
financial
liabilities.
For example, a criminal check may discover that a candidate has been arrested for
violence related
activities.
A background check includes criminal records, employment history, education, address
/ site visits,
credit score, drug testing and other relevant information.
view all our checks to see which information of a company or individual can be verified.
Common types of background checks include criminal, employment, education, site
visits and credit
history.
view all our checks to see which information of a company or individual can be verified.
A background check can take anywhere from a few hours to several weeks depending on
the type and
scope.
A basic criminal check can be done in hours, while a comprehensive criminal check
can take up to 20
days where external entities are involved in the verification process.
Depending on the level and detail required in a check, some are conducted internally
while others may
require further investigation conducted outside the company. These checks usually
take longer and may
require an additional fee.
Check Xperts is an ISO 27001 certified company, which ensures strict data privacy and
confidentiality.
In addition, we follow the guidelines laid down by PBSA (Professional Background
Screening
Association) and ensure that we only share relevant data with third parties.
We also provide regular training for our staff and vendors on data privacy and the
need to maintain
confidentiality.
The cost of a background check can vary depending on the type, scope, and provider.
Some checks also
require additional fee that is required by verifying authorities. This is generally
called IA Fees.
The fee to be paid to issuing authorities - for example education institutes that
charge for student
verification; or LEAs (law enforcement agencies) that charge for extensive record
searching.
If a background check reveals a criminal record, employers may consider factors such
as the nature of
the offense, relevance to the job, and time elapsed. In the end, it is the
employer’s call whether to
retain the candidate or let him go.
International background checks are available and can include criminal records,
employment, education,
and identity verification. Our team has the ability to perform background checks
from USA to
Bangladesh and beyond.
You can reset the password from the login page. If that does not help, you can
connect with us via
email or phone.
For existing clients, checks can be initiated via API integrations or by logging
into the client
dashboard and adding a check. For new clients looking to try the service, you can
--sign up for trial
on the customer dashboard and add sample checks.
Running a background check can verify a candidate's qualifications, reduce legal
risks, and promote a
safe work environment.
Common types of background checks include criminal, education, employment, and
reference.
Yes. Our background check services can be tailored towards performing a check on
vendors and dealers.
This can include services such as global sanctions check, adverse media check, Local
sanctions check,
etc.