BACKGROUND
CHECK
SERVICES
Checking With Previous Employers
PRIOR EMPLOYMENT CHECK LIST
Make sure you have written and FCRA compliant permission from the applicant before proceeding with any kind of reference or employment background check.
Under no circumstances should you ask about an applicant’s medical history or medical issues.
Identify yourself and explain that you are checking the applicant’s references on behalf of a prospective employer.
Please also note that all employment background check, drug screening, driving record and state release authorization forms are available in a PDF format file to our Automated Employment Screening Clients.
All of these FCRA compliant release documents may be e-mailed to the applicants and easily completed online.
Prior Employment Verification
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A. Applicant’s Name
____________________________
B. Name Of Company
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C. Name of Reference ___________________________
1. Verify Employment Dates : From
When:___________ To When:____________________
2. Name And Describe Positions Held And Work Performed.
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3. Why Did Applicant Leave?
________________________________________________
4. How did the applicant perform when stressful situations arose ?
________________________________________________
5. How was applicant’s relationships with fellow employees and supervisors.
________________________________________________
6. Was applicant responsible for supervising other employees?
________________________________________________
7. Did the applicant produce an acceptable amount of work?
________________________________________________
8. Describe the quality of the applicant’s work product.
__________________________________________________
9. Would you describe the applicant as a team player in most situations?
________________________________________________
10. Did the applicant prefer to work individually rather than in groups?
________________________________________________
11. Describe the candidates contributions and major strengths.
________________________________________________
12. What weaknesses, if any, did the applicant display?
________________________________________________
13. How would you assess or describe the applicant as an employee overall?
________________________________________________
14. Describe the position the applicant is seeking and inquire if the applicant would be suitable for this job.
________________________________________________
15. If applicant is suitable, please explain why.
________________________________________________
16. If applicant would not be suitable please explain why.
________________________________________________
17. Would you have any other comments or is there anything else we should be aware of about this applicant?
________________________________________________
18. Do you think this individual would be eligible for rehire at your business or organization?
If this applicant would not be eligible for rehire, why not?
________________________________________________
19. Can you think of anything else that a prospective employer would or should be aware of?
________________________________________________
Completed by: ________________________________
Date_____
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Our Automated Employment Screening provides an applicant controlled process that allows FCRA compliant background check forms, including Electronic Chain-Of-custody forms and releases to be completed online by the applicant.

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This makes the background check process fast and easy.
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Disclaimer
None of the information contained in this web site should be construed as legal advice. All forms, policies, information and procedures should be reviewed by your legal counsel before being used in any way.
REV. 11/2024
