☰ Employment References

☰ Character Reference Check

☰ Gaps in employment history

☰ Identity and Address Verification - whether the applicant is who he or she claims to be. Generally includes verification of the candidate's present and previous addresses. Can include a money laundering, identity and terrorist check and one to verify the validity of passports.

☰ Whether an applicant holds a directorship

☰ Credit History (credit score is not included)