Can a background check show if I was fired?
On One Hand: Not a Basic Background CheckA standard corporate background check involves a quick Internet search of your criminal history, public records and possibly credit rating, according to private investigator Courtney Rogers. Unless you were dismissed for criminal conduct, it’s unlikely to find out you were once fired.On the Other: Comprehensive Checks Will Turn It UpA more detailed background check, such as those for security clearance or law enforcement jobs, will very likely turn up that you’ve been fired. They are likely to contact most of your former employers, even going so far as to speak with former supervisors who no longer work for that company.Bottom LineBackground checks for most jobs will not find out that you’ve been fired, provided you don’t list the employer who fired you among your references.
