Why Use a Background Check?
You may think a background check is unnecessary or even turn your nose up at the additional expense and time required. Many organizations use background checks, but some prefer to rely on intensive interviewing or referrals. But before you write off the need for a background check, explore the reasons for using one at your business or organization.
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Importance of Background Checks
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A background check reveals key details about an individual's past that could affect his ability to perform in the present. A background check is important for insurance reasons --- it helps a company or organization mitigate potential risks. Background details include criminal, work, credit, residency and driving histories. Some background checks even reveal less obvious information, like references, military records and drug tests if performed by governmental agencies. You can pick and choose which records you want to retrieve.
Common Scenarios
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One of the most common scenarios for a background check is when a company considers a candidate for hiring. When an organization has a position open that requires applicants to work closely with kids, such as an elementary teaching position or daycare provider, a thorough background check is essential. Landlords commonly run checks on potential tenants. Background checking is also sometimes useful for personal situations, such as dating.
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How to Run a Check
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To initiate a background check you can choose from a number of online services that meet these needs. You must get signed authorization from the person before running the check as well as detailed information including his Social Security number and address (both previous and current). The background service runs the check and sends you the results of the report via email or mail.
Considerations
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Though a background check provides you with important information about an individual, it isn't always wise to judge someone based on his past. For instance, the individual may have reformed from mistakes that he made when much younger. Evaluate the entire application including the interview sessions rather than focusing solely on the details of a background check.
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