First Advantage Background Check
Have anyone experienced First Advantage or know how they operate?
Do they look at your resume or things you entered online at HR WorkWays?
Thanks
Private Investigator Employer Background Check
You will almost always face a background check when starting an internship or new job. These will likely uncover any lies that you may have had on your resume or the information that you provided. Our users shared their experiences below.
I've been screened by them before. The only thing they asked for from my end was for employment verification letters for the places I interned at.
I’ve filled out the extremely long form online and now waiting for the results of the background check. But the PI has emailed me twice, once asking for my last date at my current employer and also asking me for my most recent CV. I’ve been informed its going to be a long process at least 4 weeks.
What Information Can First Advantage Find?
Our users shared information about what firms like First Advantage can uncover in their checks. For example, a GPA and transcript can only be obtained if you sign a waiver for the firm allowing the PI to look at your transcript. Most major banks will have you sign this waiver.
It is illegal for a university to give out any information beyond current/former status (i.e. did the person in question attend, what years, and degree status). Anything else such as current address, GPA, classes, financial aid status, ect. requires written consent by the student, there is a federal release of information form you would have to fill out before they give out any other information.
However, many banks will make you sign a waiver for the school - waiving this right. Be sure to monitor what you are signing if you worrying about something coming to light.
Employment Gap on Resume Background Check
Another poster, poised a question about lies regarding your employment history.
GS offered me a junior job in asia and I am currently under background check by HRworkways.For all info I submitted, everything can be checked out expect one: some part of my previous work experience, I have some in & out regarding my starting/end date. (eg: I started in March, but I put Jan).
Is that gonna be a serious fraud/problem which can make me failed the background check??
I'd say at a majority of shops, this probably wouldn't be an issue, but GS is pretty strict w/ background checks / vetting.I would just let it be, as if it is an issue the HR person in charge checking you out will likely contact you for clarification.
You can read more about First Advantage background checks on their website.
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did you lie on your resume? i suspect you did. Other wise you wouldn't know the name of the P.I. chances are your fucked because they go through a pretty detailed background check at least down to SAT's
I've been screened by them before. The only thing they asked for from my end was for employment verification letters for the places I interned at.
When you are offered a job in investment bank, you will be given the official offer letter and a sheet of paper to authorize First Advantage (or any other PI) to do a background check for you. That's how I know the name of the PI.
Mike, do you have to fill in HR WorkWays first before they start their investigation?
Thanks again
In the same place with OP. Just got the offer package. The bank merely asked me to sign 2 information use/release forms and mail them back with the offer and said that they'll send me an url for online background check upon receipt of those things. Haven't seen HR WorkWays.
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Ive filled out the extremley long form online and now waiting for the results of the background check. But the PI has emailed me twice, once asking for my last date at my current empolyer and also asking me for my most recent CV. Ive been informed its going to be a long process at least 4 weeks. I
please check your PM, thanks~
Have anyone completed their background check yet by now?
sounds annoying. hope it works out well for you guys
out of curiousity, are they asking at all about school clubs/activities? or just solid work experience?
i want to know this too. not that i'm hiding something though lol
Can anybody who have completed BC with First Advantage give any feedback in terms of timing? I've just filled the online pre-employment screening and waiting...Its for an immediate start so how much do you think it will take guys?? Thank you very much to all
First Advantage Background Check - Employment verification/history and Education (Originally Posted: 05/27/2014)
Hey monkeys,
I went through the interview process and accepted a position w/ Deloitte Consulting and will be starting soon. I need to update my background check and had a few questions for those who are in the know.
For employment history, should I include work experience I had for unpaid internships, and cash jobs? The check asks for previous 5 year employment history, in which time I did an unpaid internship, was a delivery driver for a local pizza place where I was paid in cash, and made an online eBay store where I was paid via PayPal. Should I include these on my background check? I guess it's pertinent to add, I never filed taxes for my delivery driver job or my eBay store, as I only made a few thousand dollars here and there and didn't think much of it.
I did some classes at various community colleges to get cheap, easy credit. Should I include these on my resume as well under education history?
Wanted to make sure I have my bases covered as I've read about situations where background checks have red flags and offers get rescinded. Thanks!
I wouldn't include cash or unpaid jobs, unless you have it on your resume.
First Advantage GPA Check? (Originally Posted: 11/30/2012)
So corporate recruiting happened, I got an offer at an MBB and accepted, and now the background check is happening. My GPA dipped .07 (rough term, hard classes + being away all the time for interviews and stuff) from about a high 3.5X (on my resume) to a low 3.5X... (which will be on my newest transcript probably). A little bit shocked since one class was actually curved down--did not see that coming.
Significant at all?
They wont give a shit
good to hear...i figured unless they found some arrest record or honor violation or something, i'd be okay
First Adv., I don't believe, pulls your school records. Fairly certain HR has to do that. That was my case though (BB banking).
They have this waver for all full access they make everybody sign, but either way that's good to know.
Under GS Background Check by First Advantage (Originally Posted: 08/20/2013)
I know this kinda topics must be discussed plenty before but I still posted as I am deeply worried and desperate for some insights
GS offered me a junior job in asia and I am currently under background check by HRworkways.
For all info I submitted, everything can be checked out expect one: some part of my previous work experience, I have some in&out regarding my starting/end date, (eg: I started in March, but I put Jan), all those missout is few months period.
Is that gonna be a serious fraud/problem which can make me failed the background check??
Could be, shouldn't have lied.
Yes it can. If they call your employer then you might be in trouble. 2 months of work experience is a long time.
I agree with Beny23. So long as you get the dates in the right month it is generally okay.
You should definitely have an excuse prepared for why you put January...
I'd say at a majority of shops, this probably wouldn't be an issue, but GS is pretty strict w/ background checks / vetting.
I would just let it be, as if it is an issue the HR person in charge checking you out will likely contact you for clarification. Has anyone from GS called you about your check yet?
so, what happened in the end?
any update in this situation?
Please answer what happened later on. I had the same situation with Deloitte don't know what will happen.
First advantage, background check (Originally Posted: 03/23/2011)
Hi there,
Just want to confirm with some1 whether first advantage will ask and check gpa, I'm first year MBA student and my first semester result 3.2 is less than when I applied to the position At the beg of the semester(3.5)
Thanks
"It is illegal for a university to give out any information beyond current/former status (i.e. did the person in question attend, what years, and degree status). Anything else such as current address, GPA, classes, financial aid status, ect. requires written consent by the student, there is a federal release of information form you would have to fill out before they give out any other information."
Google is your friend.
Thanks, LuckySS. Unfortunately I have already signed the disclosure agreement. I tried google and can not find exact details of the education verification from first advantage.
caonilaomu, I'm interested to hear what ended up happening with your background check. I signed the same documents and disclosures (which do allow for transcripts to be provided to a third party) and am wondering if the third party checks graduate grades, undergrad grades, neither, or both. I never put my undergrad grades on my resume, but they are poor and I'm hoping they stay relatively unknown. The position is for an experienced hire at MBB.
First Advantage Background Check - Employment verification/history and Education (Originally Posted: 05/27/2014)
Hey monkeys,
I went through the interview process and accepted a position w/ Deloitte Consulting and will be starting soon. I need to update my background check and had a few questions for those who are in the know.
For employment history, should I include work experience I had for unpaid internships, and cash jobs? The check asks for previous 5 year employment history, in which time I did an unpaid internship, was a delivery driver for a local pizza place where I was paid in cash, and made an online eBay store where I was paid via PayPal. Should I include these on my background check? I guess it's pertinent to add, I never filed taxes for my delivery driver job or my eBay store, as I only made a few thousand dollars here and there and didn't think much of it.
I did some classes at various community colleges to get cheap, easy credit. Should I include these on my resume as well under education history?
Wanted to make sure I have my bases covered as I've read about situations where background checks have red flags and offers get rescinded. Thanks!
First Advantage GPA Check? (Originally Posted: 11/30/2012)
So corporate recruiting happened, I got an offer at an MBB and accepted, and now the background check is happening. My GPA dipped .07 (rough term, hard classes + being away all the time for interviews and stuff) from about a high 3.5X (on my resume) to a low 3.5X... (which will be on my newest transcript probably). A little bit shocked since one class was actually curved down--did not see that coming.
Significant at all?
Under GS Background Check by First Advantage (Originally Posted: 08/20/2013)
I know this kinda topics must be discussed plenty before but I still posted as I am deeply worried and desperate for some insights
GS offered me a junior job in asia and I am currently under background check by HRworkways.
For all info I submitted, everything can be checked out expect one: some part of my previous work experience, I have some in&out regarding my starting/end date, (eg: I started in March, but I put Jan), all those missout is few months period.
Is that gonna be a serious fraud/problem which can make me failed the background check??
What happened later on
First advantage, background check (Originally Posted: 03/23/2011)
Hi there,
Just want to confirm with some1 whether first advantage will ask and check gpa, I'm first year MBA student and my first semester result 3.2 is less than when I applied to the position At the beg of the semester(3.5)
Thanks
Hey, does anyone know how long First Advantage typically takes to run a screen? Seems like they've just started the process with me even though I submitted my info 3 1/2 weeks ago. Anyone have an idea of how much longer it'll take?
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