Running a background check on yourself shows potential employers/employees you are a trustworthy and safe person to work with.
How to Get Your Background Check
- Log into your account and navigate to My Profile. On desktop, the option is in the top left corner of your screen. On mobile or tablet, it is in the hamburger menu (☰) at the bottom left of your screen.
- Scroll to the My Background Check section and click Run a self-check.
- On the next page, you can read more about what a self-check entails. Click Get Started to begin.
- Verify that your name and location are accurate, click the "I certify that my information above is accurate, valid, and legal" checkbox, and Proceed to payment. If you need to make changes to your name or location, click the Edit buttons next to the information that needs updating.
- Fill in your payment information and click Submit. The process can take up to 5 business days.
- Once you start the check, you will receive an email from our processor, Checkr, with the next steps.
Why Run a Background Check on Yourself?
- Build Trust: Running your own background check shows you’re open and honest. It makes potential employers/employeess feel safe and secure about working with you.
- Stand Out: When you complete a background check, we put a special badge on your profile. This badge makes your profile more noticeable and can attract more responses from job seekers/providers.
- Promote Safety: By doing a background check, you set a good example. It shows you care about safety and want to keep the workplace secure.
Once your background check comes back Clear, a verification badge will automatically appear on your profile. This badge tells everyone that you’ve passed your background check and are verified as safe and reliable. Adding this badge to your profile can help you attract better candidates because it shows you're committed to safety and transparency.