Wrong Info On Background Check... worried

[mslema]

My new position as an RN is dependent on passing the extensive background check including degree verification, current and former employment verification, SSN ver, criminal history, etc. I received my report and there was an issue regarding the dates of employment that I stated on my application and what they verified. They verified that I worked at my former employer for 1 day when I worked there for close to 3 years!! I am so mad right now and am disputing the info on the report, but this is also delaying the hiring process. I've contacted HR to keep them posted so they won't give my position to someone else. There was also an issue w/ my SSN saying that my name doesn't match with the bureau's report. What?! Are these major issues that would prevent me from getting hired? How are they getting this inaccurate info?! I'm scared that I won't be hired because of this.

[HouTx, BSN, MSN, EdD]

mslema,

I know that the extensive background checks are a hassle, but it is a Federal law.

If there is inaccurate data on your background check, you need to work with the HR dept to take corrective action. It could be as simple as a typo when someone entered data - or something as evil as someone stealing your SSN.

The background check stuff is so specialized and time consuming that most HR departments outsource this to a company who specializes in this service. So the HR folks need to know if the company they use is doing a good job or not... work with them.