Tyra Hearns explains what a trained background investigator can determine in a background investigation

Many people wonder what a trained background investigator can determine in a background investigation. The first thing that any applicant must realize is that the background investigator is trained and qualified to find the instances in your past that you are trying to conceal. Outstanding debt, work history, employment verification, social security claims, workers compensation cases filed, vehicle driving history, documented drug and alcohol usage are just a few of the things that can be discovered. Honesty is always the best approach. The background investigator would rather hear your account or reasoning rather than the static data from a computer data base or a manipulative or vengeful past employer.

All too many times applicants forget that the background investigator is human too. He or she may have shared experiences or seen similar items in the past of previous applicants. The human element and the person to person connect should not be ignored for a dossier of words on a sheet of paper. Talk and interact with the background investigator and leave opportunity for follow up conversation or explanation when necessary. The background investigation process is a necessary component to being hired, but you should not fear the background investigation. Remember once you are hired you will be happy to know that the co worker next to you also went through the background investigation process. My background investigation firm Pebi Services ( www.Pebiservices.com) strives to blend the human element with the derived results.