How to Request a Background Check

You can request a background check by following the steps below. Firstly you would need to ensure you are signed into your company's Zinc account. When signed in first navigate to the recruit page, then click on the **Request check** button. ![zincwork_hc_images/how-do-i-make-a-new-request-within-zinc-1.webp](https://storage.googleapis.com/public-fini-assets/zincwork_hc_images/how-do-i-make-a-new-request-within-zinc-1.webp) You would then need to fill out the information for the candidate, ensuring that you add their name, email address and contact number. You'll also need to select the package that you would like for the candidate to complete. The package determines the checks the candidate will be completing so make sure it's the right one before sending the request. If you are doing a CV check, you will need to provide the candidate's CV within this step of the process. ![zincwork_hc_images/how-do-i-make-a-new-request-within-zinc-2.webp](https://storage.googleapis.com/public-fini-assets/zincwork_hc_images/how-do-i-make-a-new-request-within-zinc-2.webp) Once the information has been entered, the **Request checks** button should be highlighted in green. Click this button to send the request to your candidate to complete. ![zincwork_hc_images/how-do-i-make-a-new-request-within-zinc-3.webp](https://storage.googleapis.com/public-fini-assets/zincwork_hc_images/how-do-i-make-a-new-request-within-zinc-3.webp) You can also refer to the video below to break down the steps for creating a new request within Zinc. <iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zh_k6DgKxxM" width="100%" height="400" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen ></iframe>