Skip to content

Employment Background Check –
Examples of what is included

It has become increasingly common for employers to conduct employment background checks on applicants before hiring. This is often part of the company’s risk management to ensure that they are employing the right person in the right position.

Here we outline what is included in a background check and why you, as an employer, should always conduct one before hiring.

What is included in a background check?

What is included in a background check depends on the position and responsibilities being screened, the sector, and or regulation. Two examples of background checks are those conducted before employment, pre-employment screening, and those carried out during employment, in-employment screening. Read more about what is a background check and how it can be implemented in Sweden.

Background check before employment

A background check before employment also known as pre-employment screening involves screening applicants before hiring them. This is something that companies should always do to ensure an honest and safe working environment.

A pre-employment screening includes, for example, verifying the information the applicant has provided about themselves in their curriculum vitae, as well as a legal and financial background check potentially. The following types of checks are usually included:

  • Address
  • Education
  • Work references
  • Credit check
  • Salary

Background check during employment

A background check during employment means checking information on someone who is already employed. This might be done, for example, if someone is applying for a new position that carries more responsibility within the company or if there is industry-specific legislation that requires a background check. Regular periodic background checks can also be carried out to increase workplace security.

This type of background check may include the same components as a pre-employment screening or may be extended to include other components which are necessary for the particular position.

Bakgrundskontroll exempel

Overview of the screening process

Validata has developed its software platform, Valluga, to perform checks quickly and easily. Valluga allows a background check to be ordered at anytime, anywhere. The system allows you to set up different screening profiles for different roles. You can easily select the appropriate background check when a candidate needs to be screened. We handle the communication regarding the background check with the candidate and you receive the results in a few days.

Log in with your username and password
Select the screening profile for the candidate to be checked
Fill in the candidate's name, email address, and telephone number
The candidate logs in and fills in the requested information
Validata performs the background check
When the background check is completed you and the candidate can access the report directly in Valluga

Background check – Example of a report

When the screening has been completed, all information is compiled in a report that both you and the applicant can access. Here you can see an example of a background check and what the report looks like.

View sample report

 

Exempel på screeningrapport

Different checks for different needs

Background checks can look different for different industries and organisations. In some industries, some laws and regulations dictate what should be checked, for example in the education sector and jobs in finance and healthcare. A background check must therefore be adapted to the sector’s specific needs.

At Validata, we have created three standard screening profiles for you to choose from. Each of these can easily be expanded with additions to match your requirements.

Read about service and prices

Michael Page

We tailor each solution

The Michael Page Group is an international recruitment company that has used Validata’s screening program. They work in several different sectors and need to perform checks on applicants for various types of jobs. This is what they have to say about working with our background check service:

‘After we started our own pre-employment screening, Validata organised specific training so we could get acquainted with their screening software. We explored the wide range of possibilities and learned how to adapt each screening to both our personal requirements and our end customers’ needs.’

‘Throughout an employment screening, Validata provides the right information at the right time, so candidates and referees know what is expected of them. If needed, reminders are sent to prevent the process from slowing down. The screening results are delivered fast, so candidates can start sooner with our end customers or with us. Because Validata knows our (recruitment) processes inside out, they can provide a fast and efficient service.’

Why choose Validata?

With honest and competent employees, you can create a successful organisation and avoid costly mistakes that arise from not hiring the right person. Validata is a market leader in employment screening and we have a wide network of partners that allow us to quickly and efficiently verify the information directly at the source. You save time and can feel confident when hiring.

If you would like to know more about our background checks and how they work, please feel free to contact us.

Contact us

What is included in a background check?

View

Background check – How long does it take?

View

Extended background check

View
This site is registered on wpml.org as a development site.
Select the region you are in:
Global
The Netherlands
Sweden
Germany
France