--- title: 6 Things an applicants should know description: 6 Things the Applicant Should Know about Employment Background Checks image: https://www.santonibackgrounds.com/hubfs/Copy%20of%206%20Things%20applicants%20should%20know%20about%20employment%20background%20checks.jpg --- [![Santoni Backgrounds](https://www.santonibackgrounds.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SANTONI-Backgrounds%20Logo%20for%20Clean%20website.png?width=4167&height=933&name=SANTONI-Backgrounds%20Logo%20for%20Clean%20website.png) ![Santoni Backgrounds](https://www.santonibackgrounds.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SANTONI-Backgrounds%20Logo%20for%20Clean%20website-1.png?width=4167&height=933&name=SANTONI-Backgrounds%20Logo%20for%20Clean%20website-1.png)](https://www.santonibackgrounds.com) - [Solutions](https://www.santonibackgrounds.com/solutions) - [Employment Background Screening](https://www.santonibackgrounds.com/employment-background-screening) - [Executive Level Background Checks](https://www.santonibackgrounds.com/executive-level-background-checks) - [International Background Checks](https://www.santonibackgrounds.com/international-background-checks) - [Extended Workforce Screening](https://www.santonibackgrounds.com/extended-worforce-screening) - [ATS Integrations](https://www.santonibackgrounds.com/applicant-tracking-systems) - [Industries](https://www.santonibackgrounds.com/industries) - [About](https://www.santonibackgrounds.com/about-us) - [Services](https://www.santonibackgrounds.com/services-main) - [Social Media Screening](https://www.santonibackgrounds.com/social-media-screening) - [Identity Verification](https://www.santonibackgrounds.com/identity-verification) - [Substance Abuse Screening](https://www.santonibackgrounds.com/en-us/substance-abuse-screening) - [Criminal Monitoring](https://www.santonibackgrounds.com/criminal-monitoring) - [Tenant Screening](https://www.santonibackgrounds.com/tenant-background-screening) - [Contact](https://www.santonibackgrounds.com/contact-us) - [Login](https://santonibackgrounds.instascreen.net) - Resources - [Video Resources](https://www.santonibackgrounds.com/video-resources) - [Blog](https://www.santonibackgrounds.com/blog) - [Podcast](https://www.santonibackgrounds.com/podcast) - [Testimonials](https://www.santonibackgrounds.com/testimonials) - [Webinars](https://www.santonibackgrounds.com/webinars) ##### Column Headline - Testing 1 - Sub Nav 1 - Sub Nav 2 - Testing 2 - Testing 3 ##### Column Headline - Testing 1 - Sub Nav 1 - Sub Nav 2 - Testing 2 - Testing 3 ##### Column Headline - Testing 1 - Sub Nav 1 - Sub Nav 2 - Testing 2 - Testing 3 ##### Column Headline - Testing 1 - Sub Nav 1 - Sub Nav 2 - Testing 2 - Testing 3 ###### 1 min read # 6 Things an applicants should know By: Tim Santoni on Oct 13, 2020, 9:56:01 AM [employment background check](https://www.santonibackgrounds.com/blog/tag/employment-background-check) [background screening California](https://www.santonibackgrounds.com/blog/tag/background-screening-california) [applicant background check](https://www.santonibackgrounds.com/blog/tag/applicant-background-check) [background screening](https://www.santonibackgrounds.com/blog/tag/background-screening) ![Featured Image](https://www.santonibackgrounds.com/hubfs/Copy%20of%206%20Things%20applicants%20should%20know%20about%20employment%20background%20checks.jpg) Your future employer wants to complete your [background check](https://www.santonibackgrounds.com/employment-background-screening) as quickly and easily possible. The employment background check process can be completed quickly and accurately when everyone involved works together.  When you have questions you can get them answered by your potential employer or the employment background screening company that is handling your background check.  You are entitled to a consumer copy and you should contest any cases or charges reflected in the in report that do not pertain to you   6 Things an Applicant Should Know about Employment Background Checks 1. It’s all in the details. Provide accurate information. 2. Electronic Applications & Disclosures are secure and save time. 3. Prompt responses to requests for information are crucial. 4. If done properly background check take time.  It’s worth the wait. 5. You are entitled to a copy of the final report (Consumer Copy) 6. Most professional Background screening companies are [PBSA](https://thepbsa.org/) members and maintain certifications which means they adhere to a hire level of compliance. 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