What is a Background Check? A Background Check is conducting research into a persons information, relative to the purpose of the check, and reporting on the findings. It may include a persons past such as criminal record, traffic history and past employment. It may also verify current information including professional licences and memberships and right…
If you take a look around the internet, you’d think obtaining Australian Criminal Records was as easy as ordering a pizza. Run a search, pay a fee, instantly discover everything about a persons chequered past. Easy right? The Reality Criminal Records are classed as “Sensitive Information” under the Privacy Act. They require the person in…
A much needed overhaul of the site was undertaken over the past few weeks to bring us into the modern era. New design, updated resources and more articles were all on the agenda. Since our last upgrade Background Checks have become the norm and not the exception.. The design includes a flexible approach so no…
Pricing tables for obtaining criminal records in Australia If you’ve looked for a job recently you may have noticed an increasing number of applications requiring a National Police Check or the willingness to obtain one. For some areas of employment it is a requirement, others a safeguard for the business and with good reason. With…
As social networking sites such as Facebook and MySpace continue to grow in popularity, so does the interest from prospective employers. With almost 4 million Australian users on Facebook alone, there is information aplenty to be discovered about job applicants and current employees. In the past it was not uncommon for an employer or recruitment…
Backgroundchecks.com.au announces the re-launch of its background check resource site. Initially launched in 2006, the site has become a prominent destination for thousands of Australian business owners, hr personnel, individuals and employment agency staff seeking free and commercial background check resources. A fresh twist on an old design, and more importantly, an upgraded platform to…