 TITLE: What to Know About Employment and Your Credit CONTENT: What Else Do Employers Check?\n-----------------------------\nThere are several different types of background checks you may undergo when applying for a new job or a promotion. Depending on the employer and type of position, that can include:\n*   Criminal background check\n*   Fingerprint background check\n*   International background check\n*   Drug test\n*   Sex offender registry check\n*   Office of Inspector General background check (health care workers only)\n*   Social media background check\n*   Professional license background check\nAgain, you typically need to provide permission for an employer to run various background checks. You can ask beforehand what will be checked, so you know how much of your personal information is being shared. END