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Many businesses, on their job postings or employment listings, will say: \u201cCandidates will be required to pass background checks before they can be hired.\u201d This statement is mostly meant to let prospective job applicants know that the company runs background checks on all finalists. However, one word in that sentence can be confusing: \u201cpass.\u201d What does it mean to pass a criminal background check, and what can job seekers do to improve their chances?<\/p>\n

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First, note that background checks do not typically work on a pass\/fail basis. When conducting a background check, most employers will weigh the findings and use them to make an informed hiring decision.<\/p>\n

There are certain background check findings that can automatically disqualify candidates from job consideration. For instance, schools cannot legally hire registered sex offenders. Banks and financial institutions must steer clear of individuals with a history of embezzlement or other financial crimes. Most employers across every industry will also view violent criminal offenses as major red flags.<\/p>\n

Even these findings won\u2019t lead a person to \u201cfail\u201d every employment background check that they face, however. Employers are encouraged by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to assess background check reports on a case-by-case basis. That guideline might mean looking at how relevant a conviction is to a certain job or considering how much time has elapsed since the conviction. These factors complicate what it means to fail or pass background checks.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, use of the phrase \u201cpass a background check\u201d on job applications will sometimes convince candidates with criminal histories that\u00a0they need to try to \u201cbeat\u201d the background check. Instead, job seekers are often best-served by being as honest as possible with prospective employers. Honesty is one value that virtually every employer values. Telling the truth about your background\u2014even if it\u2019s a background that might cause you to \u201cfail\u201d a\u00a0national criminal background check\u2014has significant value.<\/p>\n

You won\u2019t always be asked for criminal background information on a job application due to the growing trend of ban the box legislation. If you\u00a0are\u00a0<\/em>asked to disclose your criminal history, come clean. Be honest about any past convictions and provide explanations or context that might shed some light on your situation.<\/p>\n

If you need help with this process, Blinkx offers\u00a0a useful tool for self-checks. For just $12.50, you can run a national criminal background check on yourself and get a sense of what a hiring manager might find on your background check.<\/p>\n

Remember that \u201cpassing\u201d a background check isn\u2019t just about criminal history. Many employment background checks include verifications of\u00a0education,\u00a0work history, and\u00a0professional licenses. While resume lies\u00a0are common, they are also easy for employers to find. Being honest about your background is the better route to employment and success.<\/p>\n

Want to find out more about how employer background checks work?\u00a0Visit our Learning Center today.<\/p>\n

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Sources:\u00a0https:\/\/careertrend.com\/must-pass-background-check-mean-35775.html<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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