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Job Searching Job Searching Find a Job Resumes / Letters Interviews / Employment From Alison Doyle, your Guide to Job Searching Part of the hiring process includes background checks for job applicants. Here's information on what employers can check, including employment history checks, credit checks, and reference checking. Employment History Verification When you apply for a job, the employer will likely conduct an employment history verification. The employer will confirm that the career information included on your resume and/or job application and list of references is accurate. See More About:  background checks  employment verification  employment history Background Checks Employment background checks are being conducted by employers more frequently than in the past. That's for several reasons. The increase in electronic data privacy requirements necessitates employers being more diligent when hiring workers who are accessing and managing personal data. See More About:  background checks  reference checks  labor law Employment Credit Checks Employment credit check information including information on what job applicant and employee information employers can check and how to deal with credit history issues when you're seeking employment. Reference Checks Here's what you need to know about reference checks, including the reference check questions your previous employers will be asked, what employers can disclose, and information on more detailed background and credit checks for employment. See More About:  reference checking  reference checks  references Job Searching Ads Search Job Employment Job Job Interview Tips Employment Law Firm Career Job Search Featured Articles   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. More> This newsletter is written by: Alison Doyle Job Searching Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Job Searching newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads Job Listings Interview Questions & Answers Resume and Letter Examples References & Recommendations Top 10 Job Search Tips   Follow me on: Advertisement