References Checking Question:

Before an employer can get a consumer report for hiring purposes they must notify the candidate in writing and get the candidate's written permission to conduct the employment background screening. If the employer decides not to employ the candidate on the basis of the report they are required to disclose this to the candidate and provide a copy of the report.
Know what to expect from a credit report. What is involved in a criminal check? What cannot be included in a background check? How does the candidate prepare for a background screening? Get the answers to these questions and make sure you are not taken by surprise.
Be well prepared for the employment background checks a prospective employer is likely to run.