Background checks?

twice this has happened to me. I go on an interview, get hired on the spot pending a background check. I never get called with a starting date. One job we communicated by email and he even gave me a discount code for an online continuing education, which I did and passed, but now after over two weeks waiting for the background check to come in he has ignored all my further emails asking when do I start?

I don't understand why I would not pass a background check since I have no felonies. 15 years ago I had a suicide attempt with cops and ambulance but do they go back that far? A few months a go the police were called to my house for a welfare check because a psychologist thought I was suicidal but that is not what they look for in background checks......right?

I am in such a depression right now over this because I just moved out of state to new place and now I can not get a job. This is escalating my self hatred, worthlessness and despair.

I can't find a job either I just got fired from my job because i was too depressed to be social and i just kept screwing up! Ive been in trouble with the law and if you were never arrested or convicted of a crime then you do not have a record and have nothing to worry about it must be something else...stay strong and keep looking

Do you think the people hiring you could be scammers or really disorganized? Nothing you wrote about would show up in a background check.

I hope you find something soon - it's really stressful. These people sound like jerks.

I worked in a hospital for 12 years and got fired last year for a policy breach. I think maybe they are saying nasty things about me when they call to check my work history.

What happens on a pre-employment background check? - CBS News

"References. Many people are under the impression that employers can only confirm dates of service and titles. This is false, false, and false. Company policy may prohibit managers from speaking out, but most do anyway. Which means, don't burn bridges and always work hard."

I also order a background check on myself from GoodHire.com. It cost $29.95 but I need to know if there is something coming up.

Background check came back clear. I do not know what I am up against now.

I know in this state (MA) they cannot do a criminal background check (CORI) unless you sign and allow them to. Well technically that is true. I asked my aunt, who knew someone, who new someone else to do one on me once.

I did run into a situation where an employee of mine was fired because they did a CORI, found stuff, and thought she had lied on her application. Luckily she came to me and I proved she did not lie and she got her job back. Apparently lying is more important than committing a crime sometimes.

and Yes, I believe these checks only go back so far. A few years back I was not able to work in my field because of my CORI. A few years later it showed nothing. You do not have to be convicted of the crime for it to show up either.

Depending on the job you seek, these are usually just criminal background checks.

There are also suppose to be guidelines or rules in place when people call for references. I know where I worked, they were only allowed to say "Yes she worked here from then until then" I don't know if these guidelines were just for where I worked or if it was a law type thing.

You can always call and ask why you were not hired. I don't see any reason why they would not tell you. If you don't now you can't fix it.

The person I person I interviewed with is not answering my inquiries. I am being ingnored.

I just read your link. Very good link.

You are probably sending in to many emails or request.
Background checks can take a month or more to come back.
You should not contact any potential employer more than once a week, unless THEY ask you to.

Also--you can fail a background check for more reason than just felonies. If you have unpaid parking or speeding tickets, that would show up. Also if you are delinquent on your taxes or federal student loans that would show up as well. I.m a Federal employee and we won't hire anyone that is behind on their child support either, because that shows up as a lien against your tax returns. Many employers run credit checks as part of the background check process, so if you have debts that are not in good standing that could affect your ability to be hired as well.

No debt or delinquent payment. I have amazing credit. Bought and sold 3 homes and paid off car loans.

It's also been known to happen that false information can get on these, usually a result of someone else's information getting mixed in with yours. Same way with credit checks, I've had incorrect information on mine.

Often it's somebody somewhere putting a 3 instead of a 2 or spelling a name wrong somewhere.

It looks to me like it might be because you were fired? Next time you are interviewed I'd test that and mention the firing and discuss it, etc.?

What Is HR Allowed to Ask From Previous Employers? | Chron.com

I use to get around jobs I did not want to include in my timeline/references individually, as long as they weren't longer than a year or so and/or fit them in with other stuff I was doing. I'd make myself an "independent contractor" with clients including and then just what business the jobs were in. Usually they were all part-time jobs though and/or I had multiple jobs I had strung together:

"November 1988 to October 1996: Independent administrative assistant contractor or part-time employee with clients including engineering firm, nonprofit Federal training center operating out of the University of Maryland, realtors, accountants, arts association, hospital management training consultants, residential school."

But that way I could accent my skills and range of experience rather than a particular job. If I wasn't at a job long, I would leave it out of the list. I got fired from one job in this era because I was sick too often! So, you don't see the accounting job with the rug dealership :-)

Congrats on the new relocation and career pursuit! Keep in mind, having been on the "looking for work" end of the process, I know that even with excellent professional & education credentials that receiving a job offer can be quite the challenge. On average, one should anticipate taking up to 6 months of active job searching and interviewing - so please be patient and don't beat yourself up while you're searching. I often look back now, and find myself thanking God that I didn't get the job I thought I wanted. Had that happened, I wouldn't be making anywhere near the $$ I'm making now and wouldn't get the opportunity to make the difference that I do. Also, along with background checks keep in mind that most employers do look for social media postings/blogs etc - so guard them accordingly. Again, chin up & remember there will be a lot more "no" responses, but the "yes" response always comes after leaving the door that was closed, and pursuing the next one ahead.

I owned a business that did background checks for employers. Some information that is closely scrutinized by a potential employer are things like.... looking at how many addresses you have had in a certain period of time which indicates how stable you are, any history of police involvement, credit worthiness/ liens etc. (although an employer can not use this as a reason for denying a job) names of people associated with you, (an employer may decide to check out on-line info about who you associate with) and many other indicators. Most of the on-line background checks paid for by individuals do not include all the info that is available to major employers. Companies like mine who performed in depth background checks on potential employees would actually contact police departments, conduct interviews of persons who know the applicant and ask previous employers, "would this applicant be "eligible" for re-hire?" This question is a key indicator whether to hire you or not. Even though there are lots of laws prohibiting using certain information as a "deciding" factor regarding employment, there are many, many other indicators that might cause a red flag for employers. Be sure and check out not only what you have in your on-line profile but also what's on-line for those you list as references etc. Best wishes in the job search, take care.

I have never been in trouble with the law but when they did a background check on me I did not pass. they look at your past jobs, your finances, how long you lived in a place and they even will talk to neighbors.

It could be a number of things holding things up. It might not even be about you. Maybe something happened in this persons family and they have not been in to work.

Keep your chin up. Things will turn up ok.

I took down my blog. I have been noticing a surge of google searches. My blog posts were about different things, suppliments, nutrition, fitness and yes mental health. I never thought this would hold me up from getting a personal training job and gym. Up north in NH no one ever did a background check for a personal training position. Here in Virginia they do it for everything.

Hi Moxie, it's a shame that you had to take down your blog! Makes me mad that there is still such stigma and fear associated with mental illness. People should realize those of us who actually write about our mental health experiences are the ones who should be seen as "stable" it's the other 99% who aren't taking care of themselves people should be concerned about. ARGGG?...