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Old 07-09-2014, 09:22 PM
Jennifer
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Online application form is basically to choose and shortlist the best suited candidates. Only scan the educational, employment and some general background. During initial shortlist, no reference checks are conducted. No need to worry.

After interview, usually just pre-screen checks first. that means legal and credit checks. Only until final interview, they will call up the employers if they wan. By the time you reach final stage, they would check your CPF, IR21 to verify your previous pay packages

Yup, they would ask for your permission during the interview. Normally, they will ask you to sign a legal document that allow them to conduct the checks. However, from my view, they only contact your referees if they are not convinced. So best is to ace your interview. An employee testimonial is a preferred choice, as the interviewers may trust your work ability if your testimonial is outstanding enough to impress, such that it is unnecessary to contact your referees.
Hi,
Noone can check your credit history with DPBuro unless they are banks. How can an employer check your credit history then? Besides, CPF/IR21 do not reveal much - all the more so if you have been unemployed or recently worked outside Singapore. And these documents are confidential.

What exactly goes on in background checks? Employment history, academics, I can understand but credit checks, IR21, ...
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