{"id":34766,"date":"2021-02-26T19:50:01","date_gmt":"2021-02-26T14:20:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/?p=34766"},"modified":"2021-02-26T19:50:03","modified_gmt":"2021-02-26T14:20:03","slug":"how-long-does-a-background-check-take","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/development\/how-long-does-a-background-check-take\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long does a Background Check Take?"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of the most pertinent questions related to pre-employment background checks is the one about their duration. How long does it take background check websites<\/a> to screen job, applicants? The period of time can vary, just like the scope and price of a screening.<\/p>\n

In themselves, different background check elements can come with extensive variation in timelines. On average, a background check should take three business days. If you get a company that can complete one in two days, you\u2019ll be lucky \u2013 assuming you\u2019re getting a complete and reliable check. It will take longer if there emerges a complication or a circumstance previously not accounted for. Depending on the situation, some components of the screening can take more than a week to establish and clarify.<\/p>\n

Can You Speed It Up?<\/h2>\n

Since there are so many elements beyond your control, this is usually not possible. The best you can hope for is that it will run optimally. Sometimes, it\u2019s hard to find relevant information.<\/p>\n

You might ask your applicants for information about their degrees, criminal history, employment dates, and more. It takes time to gather all of these details in one place. On the other hand, you can\u2019t skip this step because the risk of inaccuracies is too great for you to take as an employer.<\/p>\n

Employment Confirmation<\/h2>\n

Employment verification is relatively difficult and can take a long time. Your screening service will have to contact the HR departments at each previous job of each candidate. It gets even more complicated if you have a candidate who was self-employed, not to mention someone who worked abroad.<\/p>\n

You can reckon with at least four business days to verify self-employment dates. The term is up to a full month if they worked in a foreign country because of language barriers and the different background check laws in different countries. You need to ask yourself if it\u2019s an effort you\u2019re willing to make.
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Credit Check<\/h2>\n

You will want to do a credit check if your company is in financial services<\/a> and\/or your hire will be handling money. In this case, their credit history<\/a> will be relevant. The good news is that credit bureaus can furnish this information in just 48 hours.<\/p>\n

DrivingRecords<\/h2>\n

The time it takes to check someone\u2019s driving record depends on the state. It ranges from several days to several weeks.<\/p>\n

Education Confirmation<\/h2>\n

Typically, education verification takes two business days on average. Verifying qualifications and credentials goes hand in hand with extensive contact with universities, colleges, or high schools. It can take up to a week in summer or during holidays when schools tend to be understaffed. You can expect a candidate who has studied abroad to extend the timeline by at least two weeks.<\/p>\n

Identity Verification<\/h2>\n

Identity checks take the least amount of time. The maximum duration is two days and they are instant most of the time. This is a very basic process that\u2019s limited to verifying the validity of someone\u2019s driver\u2019s license, ID card, or passport.<\/p>\n

Sometimes ID verification includes a Social Security Number Trace, which looks at someone\u2019s address history based on full name verification, credit established, when and where the number was issued, and evidence that this is the person\u2019s actual number.<\/p>\n

Verifying Licenses and Certificates<\/h2>\n

It takes two days on average to verify a license, certificate, or membership in a trade organization.<\/p>\n

Criminal Records<\/h2>\n

In the US, criminal history screening takes up to two days. This timeline is extended if you\u2019re doing the check around holidays or the court is understaffed. If your candidate has a history outside the US, it might take up to a month. Your background check contractor might need to do a manual search or get multiple matches. A language barrier could emerge as an additional confounding variable.
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Global Watch Search<\/h2>\n

It usually takes just one day to check global watch lists. This search tells you if the person has committed fraud or is facing sanctions. Global watch lists also have potential terrorists\u2019 names.<\/p>\n

Mitigating the Challenges of Recruitment<\/h2>\n

Both employers and employees suffer from misconceptions about background checks. Unfortunately, this can lead to poor hiring decisions. Background checks are becoming more affordable and quicker to carry out.<\/p>\n

They tend to reduce rather than add to the many challenges of recruitment. We hope to have dispelled some myths about how long it takes background check companies to collect and verify data.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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