Background screening, a.k.a., background “checking” or a background check, is the process of researching, consolidating and verifying a variety of employment, educational, criminal, financial and personal records about an individual or organization for the purpose of evaluation for employment or residential purposes. Typically, this includes a criminal record search, education or employment verification and may include some type of verification of your social security number. The employer or property selects to be performed by First Advantage. The information you may be asked to provide to complete a check can depend upon the skills, licensure, and experience required for the position.