What does Sterling Backcheck look for?

Sterling Backcheck verifies a candidate’s employment history, including previous job titles and job descriptions, as well as start and end dates with our Employment Verification service.

What will be checked in background check?

An employment background check typically includes the candidate’s work history, educational qualifications, driving record, medical history, and criminal record. These days, the social media of candidates has also become an authoritative source of screening.

What will fail your background check?

There are plenty of reasons a person may not pass a background check, including criminal history, education discrepancies, poor credit history, damaged driving record, false employment history, and a failed drug test.

How far back does sterling Backcheck go?

For most employers we work with, we search courthouse criminal records in the counties where an applicant has resided in the past seven to 10 years, which is a standard best practice.

How do I know if I passed Sterling background check?

How can I check the progress of my background check? If it has been more than one week from when you completed the data collection process, feel free to request a status update on your background check. You can also contact Sterling with any questions you have using the form on this page.

How long does Hireright background take?

Depending on nature and scope of the background check your potential employer has requested, an average employment background check will typically take between two and four business days to complete.

What is a Level 1 background check?

This check is intended for applicants who are involved as a volunteer, employee or in any situation where a basic PCRC is requested (e.g., retail or immigration). This check is NOT intended for applicants who are seeking volunteer and/or employment with vulnerable persons.

How do background checks work with Experian?

They buy their credit report and grant you private access directly through Experian Background employment checks help employers make informed hiring decisions and determine what other methods of past employment verification may be needed.

How do I get a background check for free?

They buy their credit report and grant you free access directly through the credit bureau. Background employment checks help employers make informed hiring decisions and determine what other methods of past employment verification may be needed.

What is a background check and how does it work?

A background check helps you understand an individual’s background, including their identity, education, employment history, credit history and any relevant criminal record information. Our background checking tools help you identify inconsistent or adverse information, helping you make fully informed decisions.

What is Experian credit report?

As the leader in the industry, Experian ® provides accurate and comprehensive credit and non-credit data on more than 220 million individuals and 27 million businesses. Grow your business by using our credit report data to help determine the risk of new customers, clients, rental applicants and employees.