Why Do Employers Check Candidates' Background?

Do you know why businesses are taking time to make decisions about their potential workforce? According to a US survey, 75% of companies reported that they had hired the wrong individual for the job and incurred costs of almost £12.5k.

To mitigate the above risk, many companies conduct background checks on candidates. This includes a criminal record, confirmation of their employment history and education, and identity and credit checks, which directly support employers in making the right decision.

All candidates should be aware of:

• An employer may question their background.

• The decision to employ a person must depend on the nature of the job for which they applied.

• If an employer decides not to hire you because of the results of the background checks, you can obtain a copy of the report and ask for an explanation of this decision.

• If there is anything you already know is wrong, you should be ready to make it clear. Otherwise, this might negatively impact your chances of getting hired.

  
  

In conclusion, candidates' background checks do not solely ensure the business's safety. However, it ensures that the right candidate is validated and assessed. A majority of applicants are aware of this fact. They are willing to go through this background process and are collaborative and compliant. It is always better to be proactive rather than reactive, as reactive responses usually cost much more and are more challenging to address after an incident has occurred.