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by xwdv 1278 days ago
Sorry but where exactly would a background check show you have two jobs?
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pxeboot 1278 days ago
> where exactly would a background check show you have two jobs

"The Work Number" is a very popular service for this. They are owned by Equifax.

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leesalminen 1278 days ago
The payroll companies sell your data to prospective employers sometimes included in a background report bundled deal.
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throwaway019254 1278 days ago
Usually company doing a background check calls all your previous employers to verify dates of your employment.
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