How long does the background check take?

I was recently given a contingent offer of employment about 3 weeks ago for the personal banker position. I have absolutely no criminal records and have even received a mailed copy of my finger prints about two weeks ago. I had emailed the staffing specialists at Wells Fargo asking how much longer it takes for the background check to clear and they hadn't really said anything except as soon as it clears they will email me instructions about training classes. Does anyone know how long this background check could possibly take? I mean they did offer me employment on the basis that the background check clears, however I can only wait so long! If anyone knows something, please let me know! Thank you so much.

Congratulations! So, you were offered a position about the 2 week of August?

I applied for a PB too.

After the interview with the Branch Mgr, did you have one with a District Mgr?

If so, how long from the Branch Mgr ------ to the District Mgr did it take?

Then after the District Mgr how long did it take til you were notified?

Are you notified by email or phone?

Do they tell you to go out and get finger printed, and do YOU pay for that?

WHO offered you the job? When you say contingent, I'm assuming that's in the letter. Is there not a contact person in the letter that you can call to confirm when your training class begins?

Mine took like 2 days. they told me 2 - 3 days, then I got an email saying we will pay you this (much lower than I expected) and I got in , but not even for the branch I applied for.....

Kari in Naples, Florida said: Mine took like 2 days. they told me 2 - 3 days, then I got an email saying we will pay you this (much lower than I expected) and I got in , but not even for the branch I applied for.....

Hi Kari, you mean your email was your offer letter with salary included? So, that means you weren't in the position to negotiate the salary?

Q: What did they offer you? I think most get the same amount, and certainly nothing drastically different.

I think I'll have the same issue IF I get the job. I may be assigned a branch that I didn't apply for. That happens. I'm glad you got the job!

I got my offer on 10/26/2011, finger print on 10/27/2011 and today is 11/2/2011. Still no email or call. Hope I get this job. I really want to work. I'm worried because I have a criminal case that was dismissed in Jan. 2007.

have you heard anything yet i was offered 11/17 fingerprinted 11/21 i havent heard anything.

Wells in Berkeley, California said: I got my offer on 10/26/2011, finger print on 10/27/2011 and today is 11/2/2011. Still no email or call. Hope I get this job. I really want to work. I'm worried because I have a criminal case that was dismissed in Jan. 2007.

Any update regarding your matter? I rec'vd my offer on 11/4/2011. Fingerprinted on 11/8/2011. It's now 12/5/2011 and my background hasn't come back yet. I'm so confused and frustrated.

Did my finger print on 10/27/2011, got my consumer report from First Advantage on 11/2/2011 (since you live in California you'll be able to receive your report if you selected yes), and First Advantage mailed me a letter on behalf of Wells Fargo on 11/9/2011 (which i got the mail today 11/14/2011) saying that my offer was rescinded. They don't tell you the reason. And I think this is case by case but I didn't get any calls from my recruiter regarding my offer being rescinded. So to answer your question, it took 8 business days for them to mail me the decision.

Hope you get the job. Good luck.

Wells in Berkeley, California said: Did my finger print on 10/27/2011, got my consumer report from First Advantage on 11/2/2011 (since you live in California you'll be able to receive your report if you selected yes), and First Advantage mailed me a letter on behalf of Wells Fargo on 11/9/2011 (which i got the mail today 11/14/2011) saying that my offer was rescinded. They don't tell you the reason. And I think this is case by case but I didn't get any calls from my recruiter regarding my offer being rescinded. So to answer your question, it took 8 business days for them to mail me the decision.

Hope you get the job. Good luck.

When you got your consumer report did it say you passed the background tests?

Really would appreciate some more info on the company "First Advantage"...specifically the types/content of pre-employment screening and background checks they use for new hires. Already been offered and negotiated, accepted a position. Was just emailed a release form from new employer for "First Advantage" to run reports. I would like to see what is there BEFORE I return signed release form. Anyone out there familiar with their reports or whom I can engage in running a personal report for me ASAP? I have never seen my background info and would like to be sure it is accurate and complete. Immediate help will be greatly appreciated!

Wells in Berkeley, California said: I got my offer on 10/26/2011, finger print on 10/27/2011 and today is 11/2/2011. Still no email or call. Hope I get this job. I really want to work. I'm worried because I have a criminal case that was dismissed in Jan. 2007.

Sooo did you get the job????

guy in Sacramento, California said: Sooo did you get the job????

I didn't get the job from Wells Fargo but working for B of A right now. It was just the 5 year period I had to wait since my conviction date.

So what do you think about my situation
... I was convicted of a felony 9 years ago ...possibility I can pass the check ?

so what do you think about my situation ....I was convicted of a felony 9 years ago ...do you think I'll pass the check ???

liverpot in Northridge, California said: I was recently given a contingent offer of employment about 3 weeks ago for the personal banker position. I have absolutely no criminal records and have even received a mailed copy of my finger prints about two weeks ago. I had emailed the staffing specialists at Wells Fargo asking how much longer it takes for the background check to clear and they hadn't really said anything except as soon as it clears they will email me instructions about training classes. Does anyone know how long this background check could possibly take? I mean they did offer me employment on the basis that the background check clears, however I can only wait so long! If anyone knows something, please let me know! Thank you so much.

I am in the exact situation. They say that they are waiting for for first advantage to finish a county check. I have lived in three of them so maybe that is why its taking forever. I am clean as a whistle, have resigned form my current employer. I have been through SEVERAL Background checks with no issues. I guess First Advantage does things manually in regetting diligence reports from the specific counties. Either way it takes too long.The recruiter is very responsive to my inquiries and status updates, but three weeks is unreasonable in my opinion.

Hi, everyone, I got my group interview for a teller position a week ago, the sent me an email two days later asking my approve to run a background check and fingerprints.I did it next day. I'm wonder if they do a second interview y just had one. Somebody in the same situation?

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Floridateller in Hollywood,

I'm in the same boat as you! I just finished my fingerprints and waiting on the backround check to clear, I have no criminal history but I have poor credit. I'm so worried it's been 3 days and i haven't heard anything! Let me know what happened with you!! Hope you got the job!

HopefulGrl,

Don't Worry, the Background Check takes a while, after I did Mine my recuiter called me 10 days after, I was going crazy, but I GOT THE JOB!!! I will start training next week. Don't worry about your credit they don't check it. I even had a Misdemeanor 9 years ago, and went just fine.

Please Let me Know when they Call you...GOOD LUCK!!

Floridateller in Hollywood,
WOW AWESOME!!!! Congratulations!!! Yeah I submitted my backround on Thursday night and I haven't heard anything! So I've just been worrying like crazy! Did you get hired for a teller position?

HopefulGrl,
Thanks! Yes Teller position...What a I Did, I sent an email to the person who sent me the Request for the Back Ground check... I she told me when thy got it back. Im sure you have that email...

Are you applying for teller as well?? How many interviews did you get??

Did you take fingerprints??

Duh i didn't even notice your screen name is teller lol! But i had one group interview then i had an interview with the manager at the branch that is hiring. So now i am just waiting for the background to clear i just did my fingerprints today. Are you sure they don't check your credit?

I was very clear with my salary expectations in the interview. I'm a financial advisor with my own book of business. I have my series 7 and 66, life/accident/health and long term care licences. The biggest key to negotiating salary is knowing the ranges. They are usually fairly up front with you on the range before they even get started. I've found that negotiating salary is typically done up front before the interview begins. That said, if you state you're expecting the top end of the range, you'd better wow them in the interview. It's like raising the stakes on yourself. I did it, and I got the very highest salary possible in my range. I'm starting as a PB2 with the promise of a promotion to RBPB after 6 months experience. They just want me to learn the ropes before they send me to the real deep end. The reason I'm switching from a great situation is for financial stability. Being a FA on 100% commission is just way too stressful with a young family. At least this way I'll have a salary plus commission. My credit isn't the greatest in the world right now, but I do have a clean record. I've actually got an active USAF secret security clearance right now. I'm still waiting on the results of the background check, but I should hear back from that any day now. I submitted everything 1 week ago. That said, my HR contact did say that it's taking the people in FL 5 days to get to the screening paperwork. Very excited to get started!