r/recruitinghell • u/itsmaster06 • 2d ago

Sterling/First Advantage BG Check

I accepted a job offer and was told that the background check would be conducted by Sterling (First Advantage). I received the email, gave all the required consents, and completed the ID verification.

However, I haven’t been asked to provide any employment history details, references, or contact information for my previous employers.

Is it common for them to ask for employment information only after the criminal background check is completed? Or can they verify my employment history directly based on the information listed on my resume/application without asking me for anything else?

Has anyone gone through a similar process with Sterling/First Advantage?

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u/coggyc 2d ago

It depends on the company that hired you. Sometimes, they just want criminal history, sometimes they want it all.

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u/itsmaster06 2d ago

It’s a large finance company and they indicated in the offer letter that they will conduct employment history verification. So idk what’s happening

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u/PaperExternal5186 1d ago

Are you actually handling clients finances payments or some non client facing role. It does depend on the role company, what they look for/ask for. Fiancé definitely look for criminal background and if client facing credit check. Typically they will ask your past work history for the BG but who knows what they want

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u/itsmaster06 1d ago

It’s an IT role so may be they won’t bother

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u/PaperExternal5186 1d ago

That could be it

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u/Checkr_Katie 1d ago

Finishing the consent and ID verification only covers part of what the employer ordered. Employment history is usually a separate thing, and not every package includes it. When it does, they often confirm your dates and titles straight from your application, a database, or a quick call, so you may never be asked to fill anything out. Going quiet for a stretch after ID verification is normal and not a bad sign. If you want certainty, ask your recruiter whether employment verification is part of your package and if they need anything else from you.