Hello All,

 

 

I have been recieving alot of mail concerning the accuracy of background checks.  With the rise of the internet age more and more employers are conducting background checks in the screening process for hiring.  First remember you have to give you written permission to the employer for them to be able to order your background check.

 

This permission usually comes in the form of a small disclosure located on the employment application.  This disclosure usually gives them the ok to obtain a background check and pull your credit report as well.  This puts most applicants in a bad position. You can either agree to allowing the employer to pull your credit report and background check or you can look for another job. 

 

Now if turning down the employment opportunity is not an option then you need to take one important step before allowing anyone to obtain your personal records.  You will need to obtain your credit report and background check to verify that the information included is correct and accurate.

 

You can obtain a free copy of your credit report by contacting the credit reporting agencys directly.  You are entitled to a free credit report one a year.  Below is the contact numbers for these credit reporting agencys:

 

 

 

 

To obtain your background check is not free but it is inexpensive.  There are hundreds of different sites on the web and you have to be careful in your choice of these services. You can find my review of the top people search sites at www.pro-peoplesearch.com