How far back does GoodHire check?

seven years
The check typically includes records from seven years back or longer, depending on state laws and special circumstances.

What can employers learn from a background check?

Other Things Employers Can Learn From a Background Check: Depending on the position and state and local laws, employers may also learn your credit history, criminal record, and salary history. Honesty Is the Best Policy: Make sure the information you share is accurate. Double-check dates and job titles before you submit your application.

Where can I get a background check in Arizona?

At iprospectcheck, we complete thousands of pre-employment background checks for Arizona employers across the state, including employers in Maricopa and Pima Counties and in major cities like Phoenix, Tucson, and Scottsdale. We know how to complete comprehensive pre-employment background checks that fully comply with relevant laws.

How can I do my own background check?

Some try to complete their own background checks by searching through court records in each place where applicants have lived, searching online for their names, searching social media, and calling references and former employers for information. However, these methods can be problematic.

What do you need to know when you sign a job application?

When you sign a job application you are attesting to the fact that you have given the employer all the information they asked for. Be sure that you provide accurate information on your job applications and resume. Don’t guess as to where you worked and when.

When do I need an employment background check?

Employment background checks are used by all kinds of organizations for all kinds of jobs. In particular, if you are applying for a job that includes handling finances, property or sensitive information, you can expect employers to run a background check before formally offering you the position.

Where do I find the background check authorization form?

Step 1 – Download the Background Check Authorization Form in Adobe PDF. Step 2 – On the first page of the form, the Company’s name (performing the background check) must be entered in the first available field.

Are there any new state background check laws?

There are also state laws that apply to employers in certain industries and require them to conduct background checks on their applicants. Georgia, St. Louis, and Washington updated their existing background check laws in 2021.

Can a employer ask for extra background information?

For example, an employer is not allowed to ask for extra background information because you are of a certain race or ethnicity.