• Why did a company run a background check on me?

Background checks will aid employers in recruiting suitable candidates for their company. 

Every company is different; some companies must carry out checks as a critical requirement, whereas other times companies run checks as an effective practice for recruitment.

You will need to discuss this with your prospective employer, as they will provide further clarification of the necessity of background checks.

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