I could really use some help finding resources for intl background checks

Greetings everyone:

I'm a recruiter for an oilfield services company that works extensively and almost exclusively on international contracts.

Does anyone know a reliable and effective resource for obtaining background checks (primarily prior employment/education) globally? We use USDatalink for our domestic hires, but apparently they're not set up for international work.

I've found a few on the internet. They're all knuckleheads though. I would really appreciate any input.

Oh, and if you know of a good resource for obtaining international physicals (Not ISOS please) we could contact, that would be great too. Right now we're doing them on a one-off basis. Fun fun.

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Permalink Reply by Ken on December 17, 2008 at 11:27am

Can you tell me which counteries are you specifically looking at international is a BIG market your search maybe nore effective if you can find a company that can cover 80% of your international contracts.

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Permalink Reply by Phil McCraken on December 17, 2008 at 12:59pm

Ken said:

Can you tell me which counteries are you specifically looking at international is a BIG market your search maybe nore effective if you can find a company that can cover 80% of your international contracts.

Ah, sorry, my Texascentrism reared its ugly head. Primarily our recruits will be from the EU or Australia, however we could potentially and theoretically hire from anywhere. However, historically we've found our new hires in those areas.