Background checks have always been used for some jobs, such as those that involve working with children, but now they are being used more and more by employers to check the history of all future employees.
In fact, there are a number of ways would-be employers can check up on you, and they're all perfectly legal. Here we take a look at what a potential new boss could be looking at when it comes to your history and your qualifications.
Experts Credence have broken down the different checks needed for popular careers, and what they require - as reported by Wales Online.
