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Ban the Box Guide

Our new Ban the Box Guide makes it easier than ever to decipher the patchwork of fair chance laws across the country. Check the map to quickly identify what laws apply to you.

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Professional Reference

Professional reference checks can give you perspective on a candidate’s character in both personal and professional environments. Our highly-trained verification specialists contact the reference provided by your candidate to request the information.

Professional reference checks include:

  • The nature of the relationship

  • How long the reference has known the candidate

  • Personal characteristics

  • If the reference would recommend the individual for a job

  • Name, title, and other basic information

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40% of professional reference checks

are complete in <1 day.

Frequently asked questions

If negative information is revealed in a reference interview, we always obtain written documentation from the source of the negative feedback for your peace of mind.

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Let our team do the work to conduct reference interviews. Learn about a candidate's character and experience the easy way!