• Full Credit Report - or - Identification Report
• Social Security Number Trace
• Criminal History Search (one location)

The Quick Check Package focuses on establishing the basic identity of the applicant, which in turn helps establish that a standard criminal search will be conducted under the correct name and in the most appropriate location.

The Quick Check Package is a common choice of employers hiring for entry level, unskilled, and high turnover positions. Generally, these applicants are either inexperienced or have a limited employment history, making it difficult to conduct a standard employment verification or reference check. Some employers will choose the Quick Check Package to screen for a higher-level position where employment, education and reference checks are appropriate, but they have time and resources to conduct those checks themselves.
 

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REPORT
FOR
THE ABC CORPORATION

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Information contained herein should not be the sole determination in the evaluation of this individual. All other factors, references, and current situations should be considered. Although every effort has been made to assure accuracy, human error in compiling this information is possible. ESS cannot act as guarantor of information. The information contained in this report is to be used for the sole purpose of employment screening. Except where required by law, this information should not be viewed by anyone not directly involved in the employment process.

Federal Law requires the user of this report to have a signed Consumer Report User Agreement certifying that users are familiar with, and abide by, the provisions of the Fair Credit Reporting Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-208, Title II). Your acceptance of this report implies you are in full compliance. The FCRA regulates all components of this report. Before taking adverse action based in whole or in part on this report, you may wish to review your obligations. Please contact ESS Customer Service for further information or assistance.

• Full Credit Report - or - Identification Report
• Social Security Number Trace
• Criminal History Search (one location)

    and adds:

• Five Year Basic Employment Verification

Employers commonly use the Basic Package to screen for mid-level, semi-skilled, or medium risk applicants who have established some degree of an employment history. Like the Quick Check Package, the Basic Package establishes identity and searches for a criminal record, but in addition it verifies the applicant's basic employment history information, which is an important indicator of stability and integrity. Many employers will request the Basic Package for higher-level positions where reference checks are appropriate, but they choose to conduct those checks themselves. If the position requires any type of educational attainment, we suggest you add the Education Verification to this package.
 

• Full Credit Report -or- Identification Report
• Social Security Number Trace
• Criminal History Search (one location)
• Five Year Basic Employment Verifications

and adds:

• Second Full Credit Report (not shown in this detail)
• Degree Verification
• Supervisor Check (for each employer within five years)
• Reference Check (up to three references)

The Comprehensive Package is designed for higher level, higher risk, and skilled positions. Not only are basic identity, criminal history and a stable employment history important to these positions, but also educational attainment, description of job responsibilities, level of performance, work habits, and personal qualifications are especially relevant.
 

"He did an excellent job. Some users would call in and ask for him personally and get upset when he wasn't available." The applicant was said to have great people skills - he could find a way to put a person at ease while eliciting the information needed in order to find a solution. Ms. Smith also noted that the applicant was very organized both in his thinking and physically. "He knew where all the manuals, books, specifications, numbers, etc. were at all times. I think he had something of a photographic memory." The applicant was also said to be very good with co-workers; he offered help and was happy to support the issues that others were handling. He likes to stay challenged and stay busy.

Ms. Smith stated that the applicant didn't often get frustrated, but sometimes, "you could see he had problems with some co-workers who couldn't get off the phone. He had high expectations for himself and placed them on others too. He had a good work ethic and when he saw people who had been there longer than he had but they were doing less work, I think that bothered him."

Ms. Smith believes the applicant left the Office Design Group voluntarily to accept another position. She states, "I was surprised to get a call from you. I thought he just took a new job. but I can't remember what the name of the company was." She doesn't hesitate to recommend him.

Mr. Watson spoke very highly of the applicant. "First, I would trust him with anything, and I have. He has the keys to my house on his key ring. I frequently have to travel to other branches of my bank. I never have to worry about my house, mail, etc. He's reliable. He sticks to his commitments. Very trustworthy." The applicant was also described as very engaging and outgoing. "He's friendly and non-threatening with people, very good at figuring out what people want. I rely on his judgment about quite a variety of things."

Mr. Watson believes the applicant is ambitious but he's not sure the applicant wants to work into an upper management position. "He loves working with people, especially one on one. He's mentioned to me that he likes being in charge of small groups, but wants to stay at the hands-on level. He doesn't want to get involved with any of the political workings of a company." Mr. Watson added that he met several of the applicant's work associates and can tell that he is well respected and liked.

Mr. Watson does not know of any reason why the applicant should not be considered for a position of high responsibility or public trust. "If he thinks it's a good fit for him, I now he would do a great job for you. He will give it his all."

Mr. Haydon states the applicant met, and often exceeded, most of the requirements of the position. "I believe I got him right out of college. He didn't have much experience but he was eager to listen and learn. You give him a book and a chance to ask questions and he'll find out what he needs to know. The applicant had the basics when he arrived and was considered one of the "go to" people by the time Mr. Haydon left the company. He didn't always find the solution to a problem right away, but he was very persistent. He liked a challenge. Other times he would surprise me and come up with a solution or a plan that I would only expect from someone with more experience."

Mr. Haydon was also impressed by the applicant's interpersonal skills, the ability to work with and through people. "He's a natural with people. He doesn't threaten anybody's ego; he's friendly, professional, very much team-oriented. He was especially good with new end users." The work environment was said to be quite stressful at times with hard deadlines. At first the applicant was said to get "a little excited" when an unexpected problem would surface and required immediate attention, but with time he learned to take things in stride, and work toward multiple goals at the same time. Mr. Haydon believes the applicant's attendance and promptness were not generally a problem. "I remember a few times he was absent more times than I would like, but he always called me."

Mr. Haydon does not remember any specific areas where the applicant needed improvement or development in this position, besides continue gaining experience and training. Mr. Haydon did not know why the applicant left Itron since Mr. Haydon left first. He closed by stating, "I'm retired now, but I think he's one of the good guys. I recommend him."

The Motor Vehicle Report
Your ESS Report Order Form has an option to add the MVR to your package at a discounted price. We highly recommend that you add the MVR to your package if the applicant may drive a company vehicle or drive his/her own vehicle for company purposes.

The Metro Criminal Search
A report package includes a criminal search at one location. ESS will choose a statewide search if available, but if not, the most appropriate county search is selected. Many clients find a single county search to be too limited. There are several other options. Many metropolitan areas fall within the boundaries of several counties. ESS will search the entire metro area at a discounted price. Click Here to view Metro Search locations.

The Federal Criminal Search
While the vast majority of the crimes are prosecuted at the county level, a federal criminal record search should also be considered. Violations of federal criminal law are prosecuted in the federal court, a totally separate judicial system from the county court system. Some examples of federal crimes include mail fraud, interstate drug trafficking, certain firearm violations, bank robbery, and crimes committed on Indian reservations or federal property. There are 94 Federal U.S. District Courts. Some districts comprise an entire state; more populous states may have three or four federal district courts. Regardless, ESS is able to search federal records for an entire state in one process.
 

Customized Criminal Search
Another option is to customize a criminal search process to fit your needs. For example, especially high-level, high-risk positions call for a more comprehensive criminal search. We can help you decide on the most appropriate scope of criminal searches to conduct on your applicants. Employers who commonly screen applicants for high-level positions will often choose to check all work place and residence locations within the past seven years.

Drug Screening
Many employers are now doing drug screening on all applicants. With the percentages climbing in almost all categories, it has become a much needed screening tool to ensure the quality of your employees.