What you’ll need for a BTG background check
Business Talent Group’s compliance policy requires that you complete a background check and drug screen (if applicable) before you begin working on a project for one of our clients. Soon after discussing project terms but prior to the project start, the background check process will begin via an email from Sterling, our trusted partner for these services.
A little preparation will help you hit the ground running
Here’s what you’ll need to provide to complete your background check quickly and accurately.
- An Electronic Consent Form to authorize your background check, to be completed promptly when you receive it from Sterling
- Legal Name, as it appears on your driver’s license / ID
- Employment History, including:
- Dates employed and positions held
- HR contact names and email addresses
- Pay stubs, tax documents, W2s, or offer letters (upon request by Sterling)
- Personal Legal Entity Information and Documentation, which may include:
- 1099-MISC
- Form 1099-K,
- IRS Schedule C/K
- Supplemental documentation to the above may include Business License and/or Articles of Incorporation
- Education Information, including:
- Dates attended
- Major/Minor
- Year graduated
- Degree, diploma, or certificate received
- Drug Screen, to be scheduled via invitation from Sterling if required for the project
- Additional country-specific information and documents may be required if you’re based outside the US.
To ensure a timely and seamless experience with Sterling, we recommend the following:
- Ensure all dates provided to Sterling are in fact accurate (this includes both Education (dates attended / graduated) and Employment (dates employed)
- Ensure you have the appropriate self-employment / legal entity documentation on hand for employment verification
That’s it! To avoid delays, consider gathering and keeping the required documents above in a folder on your computer for quick access.