Background checks come in different varieties, usually it's criminal and global watchlist checks. Employment and education check is couple $$ extra for the employer, and some employers really don't mind.

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gk1 9 days ago | parent | next [-]

It’s also possible to “freeze” your employment history report just like you can freeze your credit report. Which prevents even companies with the wherewithal to do an employment history check from getting that information.

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deepsun 9 days ago | parent [-]

Interesting, how do to that "freeze"? I thought it's all data brokers I don't have any leverage on.

	▲	gk1 9 days ago \| parent \| next [-]
		https://employees.theworknumber.com/employee-data-freeze
	▲	FireBeyond 8 days ago \| parent \| prev [-]
		You have to do it via a mailed-in form, but I did, and got a confirmation letter back. I haven't assessed the efficacy of it, but supposedly mine is.

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mistrial9 10 days ago | parent | prev [-]

age