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10/2/2007 1:11:23 AM EDT
I didn't know where to ask this question so I figured that the BOTS section would be the best place to ask.

I applied with the OR DOC and on Sept. 5 I was called by a background investigator and he began running my background check. Within 24 hours, all of my previous employers had been called, as I stay relatively close to my former co-workers.

Fast forward to now.....I still have not heard back from the background investigator. Should I give him a call to see where I stand or should I just continue to wait it out and expect a call soon?
10/2/2007 1:23:43 AM EDT
[#1]
wait, or call HR and see where you are in the hiring process.
10/2/2007 6:54:13 AM EDT
[#2]
Yes, wait. The investigator might be busy with a lot of other backgrounds & doesn't have time to get back with everyone right away. Plus there are other things we do with these checks other than speak to folks about the candidate. Good luck.

ETA: HR prolly doesn't know what your process status is. At least in my city, each dept or division is resonsible for conducting the hiring process. HR only posts the openings & deals with current employee benefits.
10/2/2007 8:04:50 AM EDT
[#3]

Quoted:
Yes, wait. The investigator might be busy with a lot of other backgrounds & doesn't have time to get back with everyone right away. Plus there are other things we do with these checks other than speak to folks about the candidate. Good luck.

ETA: HR prolly doesn't know what your process status is. At least in my city, each dept or division is resonsible for conducting the hiring process. HR only posts the openings & deals with current employee benefits.


+1  "Hurry up and wait" is pretty standard.
10/2/2007 10:28:34 PM EDT
[#4]
Sept. 5 is not that long ago.  Put it in neutral for a bit.
10/3/2007 4:16:15 PM EDT
[#5]
Im still waiting on my background inv. with the Wa. County sheriffs office....my actual background interview was on the 13 of sept....from what I was told, it will take a while, something like I should hear back in the middle of oct. I woudn't worry about it...its a long process.
10/3/2007 10:20:04 PM EDT
[#6]
mine took about 3 weeks but i have heard anywhere from 1-3 months.  the wait sucks balls...ive felt your pain