Driving Background Check - How far back does the company check????

Discussion in 'Innovex' started by Anonymous, Dec 12, 2007 at 12:56 AM.

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  1. Anonymous

    Anonymous Guest

    Does anyone know how far back Innovex/Novaquest goes back to check on your driving record?
     

  2. Anonymous

    Anonymous Guest

    3 years
     
  3. Anonymous

    Anonymous Guest

    Does anyone know how far comcast conducts their background checks and driving record?
     
  4. Anonymous

    Anonymous Guest

    If you have to ask then you are in trouble.
     
  5. Anonymous

    Anonymous Guest

    5 years just filled out new hire packet requested DMV 5 years. good luck.
     
  6. edge

    edge Guest

    how about employment history,
     
  7. Anonymous

    Anonymous Guest

    How far back do they check previous employment?
    They wouldn't verify employment until you give notice right?
     
  8. Anonymous

    Anonymous Guest

    5 yrs for drivers less than 25. no matter the sex.

    3 yrs for the rest..

    that's the min requirement for insurability w/ quintiles.. the age difference obviously refers to the risk w/ younger drivers.
     
  9. Anonymous

    Anonymous Guest

    let me guess, YOU GOT FIRED AND YOU'RE NOT BEING TRUTHFUL ABOUT IT!?
     
  10. Anonymous

    Anonymous Guest

    I just don't want my present employer to be called until I leave.
     
  11. Anonymous

    Anonymous Guest

    if you were fired it is illegal for your previous company to disclose that. they can only disclose the time period an employee worked for them.
     
  12. Anonymous

    Anonymous Guest

    How about how far back they check your criminal background?
     
  13. Anonymous

    Anonymous Guest

    I'm pretty sure a criminal background check is for your entire life, but I would guess you would know more about having one since you asked! : > )
     
  14. johndpate

    johndpate Guest

    The norm is 7 years for employment information - just like a credit card. Criminal convictions, unless barred by state law (like in CA) can be reported forever as can open/pending cases or open deferred adjudications. Driving records vary by state and are mostly tied to your prospective employer's insurance company i.e. no DWIs or limited tickets over a 3-5 year period. You should get your own background check done so you know what's out there. If you don't get hired you should ask for a copy of the report (you're entitled to it by law). There is a TON of BS our there about this process. BE INFORMED! This is what I do so if you have any questions just ask.
     
  15. johndpate

    johndpate Guest

    Absolutely Not True
     
  16. Kla

    Kla Guest

    Johndpate,

    I am looking at pursuing a degree in pharmaceutical or medical device sales. I am getting a lot of conflicting information about how they check your driving record. I made two big mistakes when I was a teenager and got two DUI's. This was almost seven years ago now but I am worried it is going to limit my chances of having a career in pharma sales. It seems that you know a lot about this could you please give your advice? Some people say that if it is over 7 years it won't show up and some people say if you have a DUI you don't stand a chance. Thanks for the help!
     
  17. Anonymous

    Anonymous Guest

    absolutely true
     
  18. johndpate

    johndpate Guest

    There are a few variables with the most critical being your prospective employer's insurance company because the bottom line is whether they will insure you or not. My experience has been that five years free of a DUI is the norm. Two in a short period of time represents a "pattern of behavior" that is obviously not a good thing. Since it's been seven years (and assuming your record is clear since), you may be okay. Another factor is how your state reports DWI/DUIs. In some states it's reported as a criminal offense rather than a vehicular offense. Legally, your employer should only access records for 3-5 years for employment but, again, the insurance company will check - even if it's post employment but employers don't always play by the rules.

    My advice is to 1) get ahead of the game, find out exactly what's out there and be up front with your prospective employer. I'm not sure if I can use this site for this but I can help you with that if it's allowed. 2) Be up front with your employer and let them make the decision as opposed to "surprising" them. As you can imagine, employers don't like that at all.

    I hope this helps. I think you'll find that time fixes most problems like this but you need to practice telling your story because once the data is out there, it stays out there.
     
  19. johndpate

    johndpate Guest

    Let me be more specific: Your previous employers can legally tell the truth about any aspect of your employment with them. They better have great documentation and they better be prepared to get sued to prove it was correct and accurate which is why most companies give "name, rank and serial number" answers.
     
  20. Anonymous

    Anonymous Guest

    thats better