Pre-employment Background Screening
Frequently Asked Questions

A pre-employment background screening is a comprehensive process that involves research and verifying a candidate’s professional and personal history to ensure they meet the hiring criteria and standards.

Background screening helps employers make informed decisions by verifying the accuracy of a candidate’s resume, ensuring they have the necessary qualifications, and assessing any potential risks associated with hiring a particular individual.

Background checks may include verification of Identity, employment history, education credentials, criminal records, credit history, professional licenses, address history and any relevant certifications.

Yes, conducting employment background screening with consent is legal, but it must comply with relevant laws such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) in the United States and General Data Protection Regulation in Europe. It’s essential to follow legal and ethical practices when conducting background checks and processing candidate’s personal data.

Our company takes data privacy seriously. We employ secure systems, round the clock monitoring and protocols to safeguard sensitive information, and access is restricted to authorised personnel only.

We strictly adhere to data protection regulations such as GDPR, or any other relevant local laws. Our processes are designed to ensure compliance and protect the privacy of individuals undergoing background checks.

Our goal is to provide efficient and timely background screening services.The duration of a background screening can vary based on the complexity of the background check and the responsiveness of the information sources. On average, our standard turnaround time is within 72 hours, but we understand the importance of a swift hiring process. We strive to expedite the process without compromising the thoroughness of our screenings. For specific details based on your requirements, please contact our team for a more tailored estimate.

Yes, candidates have the right to dispute any inaccuracies in their background check report. It’s important to provide a clear process for candidates to address discrepancies.

In such cases, we provide a comprehensive report to the client, allowing them to make an informed hiring decision. It’s up to the client to determine how they wish to proceed based on the information provided.

To conduct a thorough and precise background check, we typically request the following information from the candidate:

  1. Full legal name (including any maiden names or aliases if applicable).
  2. Current and previous addresses over a specified period.
  3. Date of birth.
  4. National Identity or its equivalent depending on the country.
  5. Educational history, including details of degrees earned, institutions attended, and graduation dates.
  6. Employment history, including names of employers, positions held, employment dates, and reasons for leaving.
  7. Consent to the background check, as required by law.

This information allows us to verify the candidate’s identity, educational and employment history, and other relevant details essential for an accurate background screening process.

The candidate must provide a scanned copy of their degrees together with their roll number for education authentication. Many employers require candidates to authorise employment verification. In any event, the candidate must provide the names and contact information for all prior jobs. Likewise, the involved police station will require a separate approval for criminal verification. If a candidate submits an incorrect address of their residence, our specialists are permitted to speak directly with the candidate about the issue.

Yes, our background screening services are designed to be flexible and tailored to meet the unique requirements of your organization. We understand that different positions may necessitate varying levels of scrutiny, and we offer a range of screening options that can be customised based on your specific criteria. Whether you need comprehensive background checks for high-security roles or a more standard screening for other positions, we work closely with you to ensure that our services align with your organisation’s policies and hiring standards.

Our employment background screening services are available across a wide range of regions and jurisdictions. We offer our services in Middle east (United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Israel), Asia & Pacific (India, Australia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Maldives, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand), Europe (Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Italy, France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Norway, Poland, Portugal), North America (United States, Canada) ensuring comprehensive coverage to meet the diverse needs of our clients. If you have specific location requirements, please contact us to discuss how we can tailor our services to meet your organisation’s global or local screening needs.