Background check Abu Dhabi

Last activity 02 December 2011 by dono

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donoMember01 December 2011 06:19:57

Hi all,

I've finally proceeded to the "application for employment" phase for a government company in Abu Dhabi, which will initiate the background checking of myself.

Now, what does background checking in Abu Dhabi consist of, other than criminal records and employer/qualifications?

Do they check for credit records in your current country, and if so how can it potentially impact me this far into recruitment and future wise? Are the credit checks that important? Are they deal-breakers? I have some credit problems in my home country.

Any advice will be greatly appreciated.

Sandman6ViP01 December 2011 11:38:25

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They will look wherever they can....I have even heard of people having their Facebook and personal email accounts hacked!

CRB - definitely
Qualifications - definitely
Credit rating - definitely

donoMember01 December 2011 15:08:31

Thx Sandman,

It's mentioned in the docs provided that a credit verification will be done. But how important is that? Provided the other background checks are fine (employment, education, etc), do they refuse someone who went through the whole process just because he has a negative credit score in his home country?

Thx

Sandman6ViP02 December 2011 11:33:01

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As unfair as it may seem, a poor credit rating in the home country will invariably result in a rejection from any of the UAE government organizations.

donoMember02 December 2011 13:52:43

I'm really surprised to hear this. We all make bad decisions and to lose a candidate who went through the whole requirements only because of credit is just crazy IMO. I really don't see the rationale of that.

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