Is a Background Check a Good Sign?

Is a Background Check a Good Sign? After you have a job interview, it is common to frantically wonder if you have been selected for the position. As you replay all of your answers to the interviewer’s questions, body language, and handshake in your mind, you

What is a DOT Test?

While many companies require that an individual pass a drug test as part of the hiring process, often times an employer has the final say on whether or not the test will be administered. A DOT test is different in that, it is required by

What is a PSP report?

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) contains electronic database records in the Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). A Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP) report on a truck driver is a background check report on the driver’s safety history provided to a motor carrier, truck-driving

How long does negative employment information stay on your record?

Sometimes we make mistakes either due to a lapse in judgment or immaturity, and unfortunately, our potential employers discover them. Therefore, you may want to know what employers can view in a background check and how long the negative reports remain. Each state varies its retrieval investigation method. There

What can your old boss say about you in a background check?

If you are currently seeking a new job, your future employer will likely conduct a background check that includes contacting several of the places that you used to work. That being said, you should be aware of what your former employees might say about you. Obviously, if

How long does a background check take?

Not every type of background check is the same. At Private Eyes Background Checks, 90% of the time we average under 48 hours for a complete comprehensive background check. That said, different types of background checks take different amounts of time to complete. The amount