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What Shows Up
What employers actually see — and what they never do.
What shows up on an employment background check?
An employment background check shows identity confirmation, criminal court records, and whatever else the employer ordered — typically past employment, education, driving history, professional licenses, and sanctions lists. It does not show credit scores, medical records, or private social media.
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Can you fail a background check?
There is no pass or fail score. An employer compares what the report returns against its own written criteria, so the most common reasons an offer is withdrawn are a relevant criminal conviction, a discrepancy between the report and what the candidate stated, a failed drug test, or a disqualifying driving record.
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