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Criminal Background Checks
Drug and Health Screening
Employment and Education Verification
Post Hire Workforce Monitoring
Work Opportunity Tax Credits (WOTC)
About First Advantage
First Advantage (NASDAQ: FA) is a leading provider of global software and data in the HR technology industry.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, First Advantage performs screens in over 200 countries and territories. Visit the Company’s website at https://fadv.com/
Global Screening Built for Compliance and Scale
Support confident hiring decisions with configurable screening workflows designed for compliance, global scale, and complex hiring environments.
Get StartedBUILT FOR EXPERIENCE. NOT JUST SPEED.
Get StartedBACKGROUND SCREENING SOLUTIONS
Compliance without candidate friction
Support regulatory requirements while delivering accessible,
mobile-friendly screening experiences that reduce candidate drop-off.
Global coverage without regional limits
Screen confidently across jurisdictions with infrastructure designed for distributed teams and international hiring programs.
Visibility beyond status updates
Understand screening performance with built-in analytics that provide insight into timelines, workflows, and outcomes.
Configurable workflows for real hiring environments
Align screening programs to organizational policies and workforce complexity instead of adapting to rigid platform structures.
Get StartedOur Identity Solutions Include:
SOLUTIONS FOR EVERY INDUSTRY
Enterprise Readiness
Built into screening infrastructure across regions
Often optimized for simpler hiring programs
Speed
Balanced speed with compliance safeguards
Speed often prioritized over screening depth
Compliance Depth
Designed for regulated environments
Limited configurability for complex compliance needs
Global Reach
True global infrastructure
Coverage varies by provider footprint
Candidate Experience
Mobile-friendly workflows with visibility tools
Experiences optimized primarily for speed
Workflow Control
Configurable screening programs
Standardized workflow structures
Reporting
Built-in analytics and reporting
Status-level visibility only
Implementation
Designed for global and regulated organizations
Platform-led onboarding models
Typical Fast-Integration Screening Platforms
How Modern Screening Programs Compare
CONFIGURABLE, CONSULTATIVE APPROACH
Configurable Screenings Built Around How You Hire
No two hiring programs operate the same way. First Advantage supports organizations with configurable workflows designed to align screening processes with industry requirements, internal policies, and evolving workforce needs without forcing teams into rigid screening models.
- Flexible workflow configuration
- Support across regulated and global hiring programs
- Screening aligned to operational realities
- Consultative implementation and support
Get Started80K
Customers:
66% Fortune 100
50% Fortune 500
1B+
Records in proprietary databases
200+
Countries and territories
90%
U.S. criminal screens close in one day
100+
ATS and HCM integrated partners
GLOBAL REACH, PROVEN RESULTS
Why Our Partners and Customers Trust First Advantage*
We wanted to limit risk and protect our customers. That's why we chose to partner with First Advantage.
BACKGROUND SCREENING SOLUTIONS
Get An Identity Solution You Can Trust Today
Whether you want to rethink your employment background check program or need enhanced criminal background checks for more informed hiring, we can help.
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