How long does background check take? It's been two weeks no update. I called TrueScreen and they said MSFT left instructions not to share status update with candidate. Wtf? I emailed MSFT HR services and they just give non update like we will reach out to you when there's news. What's going on? Really need to know my start date now that my relocation is under way....
Some background check services won't work until the government reopens. Not sure if this applies here, but it doesn't sound like the government will have funding for some time.
TrueScreen is a private company.....
It doesn’t matter. They still go to the court house to get records. Over the holidays and government shut down, it will take longer.
It is likely due to holidays and possibly gov shut down. Mine took something like 4 days to a week or so iirc. If your background is clean don’t worry about it.
It has nothing to do with MSFT. Truescreen is their vendor. It’s up to the courts. With local and state offices closed for the holidays, they will take longer. Also depends on many factors - have you lived in many states? Some take longer. Some states have a very manual process. Did you live abroad? Etc. Also, if there is a Federal check, it just can’t happen because of the shut down. I’ve seen some take as little as 4 days, while others 4 weeks. Honestly, it will take the same time for any background check vendor to get results. So don’t jump Ship. They all go to the same places for your information. So don’t freak out. MSFT won’t know anything. It’s all in the hands of truescreen.
2-4 weeks
This exact same thing happened to me. Asked the recruiter who said she didn’t know anything. If you don’t hear back, it has passed. They’ll contact you if there are issues.
Yes but I still need to know my start date and have not received that information too
You won’t find anyone in the MICROSOFT offices until the end of the next week. This is holiday season so you should expect to hear back the week of the 7th.
If you have your last degree from USA and last three lived addresses in USA. It will happen in a week. Anytime they need to reach out to abroad institutions, it can take upto 3-4 weeks.
Took 48 hrs
Yoe?
How does it matter ?
There might be inconsistences on your resume and background. Be prepared to lose your offer, worse case
What does the background check check about for new job offers?
Schools attended
Use this time get an counter offer.