Candidate Experience

A fast, mobile-friendly, and fully customizable experience—from invitation through final results.

Applicant Portal

Three Ways to Get Started

Candidates can be invited to the portal through multiple channels—whatever works best for your workflow.

1

ATS/HRIS Integration

Automatic invite via email or text triggered directly from your applicant tracking or HR system.

Automated
2

Custom Invite Link

Share a unique link via your preferred channel—email, job posting, QR code, or any medium you choose.

Flexible
3

Client Portal

Invite candidates directly from BackgroundPro—single invites or bulk import from a spreadsheet.

Single or Bulk

Applicant Portal

One seamless experience

Dynamic Experience

Tailored to the Background Check

The candidate experience adapts automatically based on the type of screening requested—collecting only what's needed.

Criminal Check

Identity verification, SSN, consent forms

Employment Verification

Work history, employer contacts, dates

Education Verification

Schools attended, degrees, graduation dates

Motor Vehicle

License info, driving history consent

Drug Screening

Collection site selection, scheduling

Professional References

Reference contact information

Customization

Your Brand, Your Process

Configure every aspect of the candidate experience to match your brand and workflow requirements.

Co-Branding

Add your logo, colors, and company information so candidates see a seamless extension of your hiring process.

  • Company logo & branding
  • Custom color themes
  • Personalized welcome messages

Custom Auth Forms

Upload your own authorization and disclosure forms to meet specific legal or company requirements.

Welcome & Completion

Customize the first and last impression with branded welcome screens and completion messages.

Custom Data Collection

Add custom form fields to collect additional information during the background check process.

Communications

Keeping Candidates Informed

Automated email and SMS notifications keep the process moving smoothly and efficiently.

Invitation Sent

Candidate receives invite with secure link to begin

Reminders

Automated follow-ups if action is needed

Status Updates

Progress notifications as checks complete

Completion Notice

Report ready, access provided to portal

Portal Access

Transparency Throughout

Candidates can access their completed report and all compliance-related information directly from their portal.

Completed Report

Full access to their background check results with clear, easy-to-understand formatting.

Adverse Action Notices

If applicable, candidates receive required pre-adverse and adverse action notifications with dispute rights.

Dispute Initiation

Simple process to dispute any inaccuracies directly from the portal with clear instructions.

FCRA Rights

Clear presentation of consumer rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

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