Prior to employment, most companies perform a background search to check the the character of an individual. For the employee to be, the background search is easy, all the person is required to do is complete a form. For the employer, the tasks require a few more steps, with the information being inputted into the computer first. Most companies have a company that specializes in background information to perform the search for them. This information is notated on the form the future employee signs. A background search can generally be performed within one to five days and is an essential criteria prior to starting the first day of employment.