New job and background checks

[hominamad]

I would be worried if I was in your shoes. Also there are different levels of background checks. Some just check criminal records, etc. But others (and I understand this is becoming more common) do extensive checks on social media, etc. I've heard of cases where a company rejected a candidate because they found Facebook posts of that person giving the middle finger to the camera at a baseball game. I would not have given notice until it was a done deal, in writing, no contingencies. I have no idea what kind of legal case you have though if you they rescind the offer at this point.

Hopefully that won't happen. Good luck and post back the result.

[dr.strangelove]

Originally Posted by hominamad

I would be worried if I was in your shoes. Also there are different levels of background checks. Some just check criminal records, etc. But others (and I understand this is becoming more common) do extensive checks on social media, etc. I've heard of cases where a company rejected a candidate because they found Facebook posts of that person giving the middle finger to the camera at a baseball game. I would not have given notice until it was a done deal, in writing, no contingencies. I have no idea what kind of legal case you have though if you they rescind the offer at this point.

Hopefully that won't happen. Good luck and post back the result.

My prior employer was a large fortune 50 company, one of the largest in the US. They did background checks that included credit reports, social media searches, criminal and civil litigation checks and in cases of some financial lines positions, personal interviews. I have seen people rejected when they were first choice after resume and interviews, but the background check failed. Be careful out there with what you say and do, the internet never forgets.