Background Check/Pre-employment Drug screening

Hey WSO,

Long time lurker first time poster, I recently got a full time job offer for an entry level position. (I'm currently in school) With the offer they mentioned that there would be a background check consisting of a few items. None of what was mentioned on there was a drug screening, nor has it been brought up by HR since I've gotten my offer. (Last month)

I'm curious as to if I should expect a pre-employment drug screening to occur and when it would most likely occur. Thanks!

L-e

6 Comments
 

Stop "doing" whatever you're "doing". ASAP.

They can send you the dreaded "72 hours" email any day now. So take precautions.

"Come at me, bro"- José de Palafox y Melci
 

Sorry I need more "bananapoints" to send PMs. So they have sent me a background check form for me to detail my past work history, schooling and credit check. No 72 hour notification yet though. I stopped "doing what I was doing" appx 4 weeks ago.

This is in consulting BTW.

L-e

 

Et fugit et veniam molestiae consectetur ipsa. Illum facilis qui voluptatem itaque modi. Sit temporibus incidunt blanditiis qui numquam reprehenderit qui. Aperiam corporis non velit nobis esse.

Career Advancement Opportunities

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.8%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.2%
  • Guggenheim Partners 01 97.7%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.1%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.4%
  • Morgan Stanley 02 98.8%
  • Evercore 01 98.2%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.6%
  • Banco Santander 01 97.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.8%
  • Morgan Stanley 05 98.2%
  • JPMorgan No 97.7%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.1%

Total Avg Compensation

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (14) $434
  • Associates (44) $258
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (22) $179
  • Intern/Summer Associate (13) $156
  • 1st Year Analyst (78) $151
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (72) $101
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”

Leaderboard

success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”