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Starting a new job

Pre-employment checks

Find out what checks an employer might want to make before employing you, and how these checks could affect a job offer

References and job offers

How to handle job offers, getting a reference from your employer and what information employers can ask about you

Criminal records check: an introduction

If you apply for some jobs your employer may wish or be required to get a criminal history record check (also known as an AccessNI check) on you

Applying for a criminal records check

Find out how to apply for a criminal records check