How is a background check done?
Background checks are becoming an increasingly important part of the recruitment process. For many businesses, it is essential to ensure that their new employees are qualified and trustworthy. A background check is an examination of a person's past, including identity verification, work experience, education and police certificate, if applicable. The purpose of this is to ensure a safe work environment, employ reliable people, and avoid unwanted incidents in the workplace.
- Choose checks
- Involve candidate
- Consent
- Verify info
- Report
Preparations and process
Before the background check can be completed, there are clear guidelines to follow. This includes defining relevant sources, processes and legal compliance with regards to privacy laws.
Before anything can be done, the candidate needs to give their consent in line with privacy legislation.
Once you have considered the responsibilities involved in the position you are going to fill, you will get an overview of which checks and how extensive the background check should be. With Manymore, you can do anything from a simple ID check to a more comprehensive verification including work history and open/closed source search, for a more thorough picture.
You decide what to include in the background check!
Identity verification builds the groundwork for all other checks and verifications. This ensures the correct person is considered and protects the business from identity fraud. A thorough identity check strengthens security in the workplace.
By confirming diplomas and higher education, you can ensure the candidate actually has the qualifications they claim. This is essential for hiring qualifies employees and avoid potential loss of reputation.
Verification of work history provides insight into a candidate's experience and trustworthiness. This makes it easier to consider whether the candidate actually has the experience needed for the position.
A police certificate check uncovers potential criminal activity, which is critical in ensuring the safety in the workplace and protecting the business reputation. This is especially important for positions involving the handling of sensitive information or financial responsibility.
A credit check provides insight into a candidate's financial responsibility. This is especially relevant for positions that require financial responsibility or access to business assets. It may also indicate potential risks of financial pressure or fraud.
Thorough searches of open and closed sources give a more comprehensive picture of the candidate. This can reveal information that does not appear in other checks and contribute to a more thorough assessment of the candidate's suitability and integrity.
FAQ
- What kind of background check should I choose?
This relies on several factors, such as the industry and what type of position you're recruiting for. Certain positions require a more in-depth background check including education verification, work history, and credit check, in addition to a simple identity check and reference check. At the end of the day, you decide how you wish to handle the risks in the recruitment process.
- How long does a background check take?
Again, this will depend on what type of check you need. A simple identity check can be done in a few minutes, a police certificate may take a couple days, while an international background check may take a few weeks. A normal employment application may require you to check diplomas, work history, references, and ID – which normally takes no more than a week. Our analysts can provide you with detailed information about what checks you need and how long it will take.