How far back does a background check go in terms of years ?

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erikwaterman asked: I have to take a Pre-employment criminal background check? If a person had a DUI 20 years ago, would the background check go back that far. It is for a Gov’t job at VA hospital. I don’t want to lie, but I also don’t want to mention stuff on my record 20 years [...]

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What kind of things do they look for in the background check for law enforcement?

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Shade75 asked: I’m not a serial killer or anything lol, I was just wondering what they do when doing the background check and screening of potential employees.
Yeah erik I was talking about the more thorough background check. I guess they are looking for character flaws?Content

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How long should my background check take?

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Corbanz Baby asked: I would like to know if anyone has ever applied at the Hyatt hotel and would be able to tell me aobut how long does the background check take to come back. The manager told me that I have the job I just have to wait for my background check and references [...]

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How long does it take for a background check and drug screen to come back for walmart?

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buddhagirl2007 asked: I took the drug screen right after i left walmart. I just got out of my interview today so i am not sure how long the background check is going to take. I have never been a criminal or anything bad. so how long should i wait until i call back.Website [...]

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How can a background check be ran on me if I am a foreigner who is in the process of getting a green card?

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Chicago’s 1st Lady asked: I am married and we will begin the process for my papers soon. I want to work as a Nanny, how can employers do a background check on me, if I dont have a SSN. I want to prove that I have a clean background, and in the process of becoming [...]

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If a company does a background check and doesnt take fingerprints what info will they get?

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this might work asked: What does a federal background check involve for a job?
Do they have to fingerprint you to do a background check that covers all states? I live in USA. If they dont fingerprint you what kind of info do they get. Out of state convictions?
Do you have to fill out a form [...]

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does getting a background check and reference check mean that I got the job?

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Jim G asked: I had an interview that went well, and I am hoping I get this job offer from a very good company. They did a reference check on me and I think they are doing a background check on me. Assuming the background check clears, does this mean I have the job?Create a [...]

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Will a current warrant show up on a criminal background check for a job?

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zenladybug9 asked: I am applying for a management job in retail and they will be doing a criminal background check. I have a current warrant for failure to appear in court on a traffic violation. I’ve been waiting to take care of it until I had the money. My question is…Will this [...]

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Can an employer do background check on current employees? What if they ended up committing a crime during emp

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Annette asked: When can an employer do a background check on you? Before and anytime after you’ve been hired? What if a background check is done while you’ve been an employee for awhile and find out that you committed a crime. Can you be terminated?Create a video blog

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Is it wise to accept employment pending the results of a background check?

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Ruby asked: Recently a friend of mine quit her job and started a new one pending the background check only to be terminated because something came back on it. Since that time the item has been removed, it was not hers. But she lost her job because of this.
The system is not infallible, my friend [...]

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