You know that honesty is the best policy, but do you really need to tell prospective employers about those unpaid parking tickets from college?<\/p>
You bet you do.<\/p>
For families, there’s no greater peace of mind than knowing that they’ve done everything possible to keep their children and loved ones safe. That’s why more and more parents and families are doing their research and running background checks on any potential tutors<\/a>, nannies<\/a>, babysitters<\/a>, senior caregivers<\/a>, pet sitters<\/a>, housekeepers<\/a>, etc. And, thanks to the Internet, they don’t have to look that hard.<\/p> Since the nitty-gritty of your past and present may be relatively easy to find and considered by potential employers, you can get ahead of any searches by running a background check proactively that you can share with them. This helps demonstrate that you’re honest and trustworthy.<\/p> A background check will look for criminal records (felonies, misdemeanors or sex offender listings) in places where you have associated address history for the past seven years. A more expensive check also can provide information on your driving records.<\/p> Your name, birthday, Social Security number and your authorization (or consent) are necessary to run a background check.<\/p> To learn more about background checks, visit the Care Safety Center<\/a>. <\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>What’s involved in getting a background check?<\/strong><\/h2>
What kinds of background checks are available at Care.com?<\/strong><\/h2>