What Does a Comprehensive Background Check Include?

By YourChecka on ยท 2 min read

A comprehensive check is far more than a CV review and one reference call. Here is everything it verifies before trust is given.

A family in Port Harcourt believed they had come across the ideal driver since the man had excellent references and was very confident when interviewed. It wasn't until weeks later, however, that they found out he had given them a wrong address and had left out information regarding his earlier employment. If those details had been checked before they made the decision to hire him, they could have made a more informed choice. That is the reason why a thorough background check is much more useful than merely looking at a CV or phoning a reference.

What gets verified

A thorough background check confirms the most important information before trust is awarded. For different positions, it can involve verifying a person's identity, checking their residential address, reviewing their employment history, examining their educational qualifications, verifying details about a guarantor, assessing their character, looking at their digital footprint, taking biometric data and carrying out any other inquiries that are legally allowed. All of these checks together give a better understanding of a person's credibility, reliability and potential risks.

Beyond digital searches

At YourChecka we go beyond just carrying out digital background checks. The process starts when you provide the individual's details. We then get the person's consent, gather further information and have them sign an Affidavit of Undertaking. After that, our experienced intelligence team carry out field investigations, verify the addresses, contact the guarantors, obtain character information and put together a full intelligence report.

What sets YourChecka apart is its capability in filtering out malicious intent before someone starts work. Since it is based on more than 20 years of experience in the field of intelligence, the strict process encourages a sense of accountability, with many of the employees who have been thoroughly checked admitting that they "must come correct". Should an incident take place, the report also gives investigators a valuable head start.

Do not leave important hiring decisions to chance. Go to YourChecka right now and let YourChecka assist you in protecting your business, your family and your peace of mind.

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