Background checks are commonly performed on candidates seeking job opportunities. The criteria for background checks are company and Country specific. It may include checks about employment, education, criminal records, credit history, motor vehicle, and license record checks.
There are different degrees of complexity to the type of background check that may be performed. The information required from the check depends on the seniority of the position. Deeper background screening is usually required for more senior positions. There are vendors that specialize in third-party screening. Outsourcing employee background checks to vendors can save time, increase the accuracy and efficiency of the check.
Pro Tip: Background checks are very country-specific. Hence it is best to be in sync with the laws and requirements of the background checks of the Country one lives in.
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