GoodHire

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Simply better background checks - for you & your candidates

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4.8 /5
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Value for Money
4.7/5
Features
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Ease of Use
4.8/5
Customer Support
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Amanda
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  • Industry: Nonprofit Organization Management
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 1-5 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Perfect for what I need it for

Reviewed on 12/04/2019

Pros

The price was great, it works for what I need to use it for, easy to use. My clients and I use this software together to look up their background.

Cons

No cons that I know of, I have very much enjoyed this software because it is so easy to use

Jan
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  • Industry: Museums & Institutions
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used for 2+ years
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  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 6.0 /10

Bland Reports

Reviewed on 09/08/2019

GoodHire did exactly as we asked and has worked well for us for non-management or non-financial...

GoodHire did exactly as we asked and has worked well for us for non-management or non-financial staff background reviews. When and if I require a background check for management and/or especially sensitive staff positions, I will need to review whether GoodHire can provide sufficient information.

Pros

That we did not need staff time or expertise to check the myriad sources for work history, educational history, or potential offenses.

Cons

The reports had essentially no "personal" flavor to them. We had a bad experience with one candidate who jumped through all the GoodHire hoops, and whose reports were squeaky clean, but whose background had events and experiences that we needed to know in advance. GoodHire needs to have additional levels of social media and legal search capability.

Nikki
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  • Industry: Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 4.0 /10

User friendly - but terrible TAT

Reviewed on 05/12/2019

Pros

I liked the platform and how easy it was to run a background check. Very user friendly.

Cons

TERRIBLE turnaround time. Reports take far too long to come back which would result in me losing candidates.

Response from GoodHire

Of course we're disappointed that you were less than satisfied with our background check turnaround times. In an effort to respond to your review, we've looked into your account and see that one of our customer support agents reached out to you directly and discussed this particular issue. Background checks play an important role in the hiring process, and we understand your frustration when issues arise -- we hope you're willing to give us another try.

Kari
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  • Industry: Financial Services
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
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  • Value for Money
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Simplified Our Background Check Process

Reviewed on 22/08/2019

So far we have had a great experience with GoodHire. That fact that it integrates with our...

So far we have had a great experience with GoodHire. That fact that it integrates with our applicant tracking system, Greenhouse, has made requesting and keeping track of background checks much easier.

Pros

Integration with Greenhouse/ease of use and ability to select add on check options if needed.

Cons

Was a small challenge to set up and integrate with Greenhouse initially.

Christine
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  • Industry: Telecommunications
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Weekly for Free Trial
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Good hire

Reviewed on 29/07/2021

Pros

Some pros about this app that I enjoy is the candidates being able to fill in their own information. Saves a bunch of time on our end. Also this is a very easy app to use and understand

Cons

Not being able to run background checks without a social security number and the time it takes to complete the background check

Response from GoodHire

Christine,
Thank you for your review, and for the positive feedback about your experience using GoodHire!

With regard to your comments about candidates' Social Security numbers (SSNs), an SSN is required because it helps us ensure that we return accurate information about the right person.

I'd also like to add that 85% of GoodHire's background checks are completed in less than one minute. Some results may take longer, particularly county checks since not all counties have digitized records. Rest assured that we are taking all necessary steps to deliver the most accurate results.

Again, thanks for sharing your feedback, and thank you for being a GoodHire customer!
Mike Grossman, CEO, GoodHire

Jena
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  • Industry: Marketing & Advertising
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Would recommend

Reviewed on 19/07/2022

Having GoodHire integrate with our ATS and our HRIS system has allowed for seemly process during on...

Having GoodHire integrate with our ATS and our HRIS system has allowed for seemly process during on boarding.

Pros

The ease and functionality of the platform make this tool very efficient for our use.

Cons

I wish I didnt have to click into the platform to get the information that was provided in an email. Outside of that, no other complaints

Cindy
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  • Industry: Accounting
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Quality Software

Reviewed on 06/04/2020

It has been excellent!

It has been excellent!

Pros

This software has been in use at my company as part of the hiring process before I was hired in 2015, and we continue to use it because it is a very user friendly and informative website, and fairly priced.

Cons

I do not have any direct experience in using any competitive software to make that type of comparison, nor have I felt compelled to suggest to our company management to look at other products. We have a high degree of confidence in this software.

Mary
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  • Industry: Automotive
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
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  • Value for Money
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Background checks in lieu of drug testing

Reviewed on 06/04/2020

We have given second chances to several people. The detail in the report is excellent.

We have given second chances to several people. The detail in the report is excellent.

Pros

What I like about the software is that in a matter of moments you have results. No waiting around. It is fast and easy to use.

Cons

Sometimes a crime/conviction is not listed because the agency does not participate with online reporting - NOT really about the software though is it?

Sharon
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  • Industry: Machinery
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Invaluable Resource

Reviewed on 31/03/2020

We use GoodHire for background checks for candidates we have offered jobs. It has proved very...

We use GoodHire for background checks for candidates we have offered jobs. It has proved very useful, is easy to use and the turnaround is very quick. I have also contacted Customer Service to provide me copies of old invoices that were no longer accessible to me and received very courteous and rapid service.

Pros

Ease of use, opportunity to select different levels of background checks.

Cons

I have not encountered an occasion where I found the software lacking in any way.

Taryne
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  • Industry: Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 6-12 months
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  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Love Good Hire

Reviewed on 08/08/2019

Excellent, except for the two points above.

Excellent, except for the two points above.

Pros

So easy, accurate and quick.
My initial call with Goodhire was phenomenal. Within about 30 minutes we were all set up with a profile that works well for us. Top notch sales person! Fast and efficient - just how I like it!

Cons

I wish you could enter the candidate information first THEN they print the invoice. It would be nice to see the candidates name on the invoice to help approve invoice at the end of the month.

Also, I wish I could cancel a background check request without having to call in. Mistakes or changes are made and I'd like to be able to adjust the b/g check on my own. Quite frustrating.

Matt
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  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Good Background Checks

Reviewed on 13/03/2018

Pros

We like all of the information that the background checks provide us with. It allows us to make sure we are hiring reputable employees and meeting our client requirements.

Larisa
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  • Industry: Construction
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Ethical Background Checks

Reviewed on 22/11/2019

I can provide accountability to my clients that my employees have been background checked.

I can provide accountability to my clients that my employees have been background checked.

Pros

I like that GoodHire seems to be aware that background checks have historically been used as a form of institutional racism.

Cons

It's sometimes hard to find old invoices/receipts for background checks I've purchased.

Sheila
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  • Industry: Retail
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Backgrounds are the Easiest with GoodHire!

Reviewed on 31/03/2020

I know that when I put candidate's information in that it will be accurate and fast in results

I know that when I put candidate's information in that it will be accurate and fast in results

Pros

I find that the features in this software are self explanatory and easy to use

Cons

Not found anything that would be least liked about the software

Carla
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  • Industry: Sports
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1-5 months
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  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

The Best Background Check Around

Reviewed on 08/08/2019

From the point of contact when I expressed interest to actually using the system, the overall...

From the point of contact when I expressed interest to actually using the system, the overall experience has been great. We will be using this service next year.

Pros

The simplicty and ease of running the check makes this, hands down, the best service we've encountered. Not only is it easy to run the check but I can see the status of all those pending and if there are alerts going through that process is equally as easy. It is very user friendly.

Cons

When manually entering the email address, it would refuse to accept it the first time. This happened quite a bit.

Sanace
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  • Industry: Telecommunications
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used for 2+ years
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  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

great service

Reviewed on 21/03/2020

its a good service and very quick turnaround which i like.

its a good service and very quick turnaround which i like.

Pros

i do not use it too often but, when i need to for my employees it is easy to use and get quick turnaround.

Cons

there is nothing wrong or difficult with it. i like using good hire for my business when i need to.

Heidi
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  • Industry: Retail
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used for 1-5 months
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Excellent value and verified accurate results

Reviewed on 25/08/2017

As a small business owner, I value something that's reliable, easy, and cost-effective. Thanks for...

As a small business owner, I value something that's reliable, easy, and cost-effective. Thanks for making this part of hiring fit those points!

Pros

Literally one-stop-shopping for background checking. I own a small, growing business and want to minimize on-boarding costs while obtaining complete and accurate background information. GoodHire fits the bill on both points, plus the turn around for standard background check is very prompt. I have not use the drug screening option, but with my existing experience with the service I would not hesitate to add that to an order if need be. I have purchase 2 background checks at GoodHire and plan on using them further for my hiring needs.

Cons

When selecting the type of background search and applicable add-ons, it would be helpful for people like me who aren't overly familiar with the types of searches to have a brief explaination as to what information each one entails. (For instance, what would be the benefit of running a candidate in a National database as opposed to only local? What type of information is available in one or the other?)

Dr Joy
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  • Industry: Accounting
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used for 1+ year
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

The Best HR Solution to Background Checks & Drug Testing

Reviewed on 31/03/2020

I put total trust in their service to meet all of our compliance needs.

I put total trust in their service to meet all of our compliance needs.

Pros

The complete series of checks and tests that are available.

Cons

Since we work and serve in a global economy and we trust GoodHire for the quality work and ease of use it would a great asset to our organization if we could also use more international background checks through their platform.

Chris
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  • Industry: Retail
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Recommend Goodhire

Reviewed on 14/04/2020

Pros

The program is easy to use, the information is thorough and the response is quick.

Cons

No cons that I can think of, I think that a good product has been built.

Stephanie
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  • Industry: Hospitality
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 6-12 months
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  • Value for Money
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  • Likelihood to recommend 4.0 /10

Good product but Sales professionals lie by omission

Reviewed on 20/10/2020

If you read the above con about the company, you can see that the sales “professionals” are well...

If you read the above con about the company, you can see that the sales “professionals” are well versed in the con part of the sales process.

Pros

Ease of use is the most liked feature of this software. There is also a quick, usually one day turnaround time for delivery.

Cons

The 2 pay structure options were not explained in full detail to me by [SENSITIVE CONTENT HIDDEN]. In fact, she left out that I could either pay a $300 fee and then they collect from candidates or I get billed and pay monthly for candidates. I didn’t know until I received the first invoice. So, when [SENSITIVE CONTENT HIDDEN] messaged me about the service and I sent him the email thread and said I was disappointed, nobody from the company has ever said anything else to me.

Courtney
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  • Industry: Nonprofit Organization Management
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Goodhire Review

Reviewed on 09/04/2020

We have loved using it. The price for the quality is amazing.

We have loved using it. The price for the quality is amazing.

Pros

I love how easy this software is to use. We are doing background checks weekly and the ease of it makes all the difference. It's also super user friendly when it comes to viewing the reports.

Cons

It isn't designed for volunteers as much as it is for employees and that confuses our volunteers sometimes.

Crystal
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  • Industry: Construction
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used for 6-12 months
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Helpful Tool

Reviewed on 19/08/2019

We use this software during our hiring process and it is very helpful in determining who we are...

We use this software during our hiring process and it is very helpful in determining who we are sending out to potential clients.

Pros

I like the ease of use, but I found that when an alert comes back, giving the potential employee a chance to provide an explanation of the occurrence is a great feature.

Cons

There is nothing I have found that I do not like about this software.

Cierra
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  • Used Daily for 1-5 months
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Good

Reviewed on 10/04/2018

Pros

This program is super easy to use and can be accessed anywhere. It's very customizable and has great, useful features.

Cons

I wish you could run more background checks in a certain amount of time but it's understandable that the system has a tight security on that feature.

Jessica
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  • Industry: Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Great Product

Reviewed on 31/03/2020

We get backgrounds back in record time with accurate details.

We get backgrounds back in record time with accurate details.

Pros

This software is easy to set up and easy to use!

Cons

I have nothing bad to say about this product. We get accurate, quick results.

Kelly
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  • Industry: Hospital & Health Care
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 6-12 months
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

GoodHire streamlines the process

Reviewed on 08/08/2019

Very positive - customer service has been wonderful and timely. I nevre personally worked with the...

Very positive - customer service has been wonderful and timely. I nevre personally worked with the program a previous employer used, but I know this process is much more user friendly than the one they used

Pros

I like that the candidate can easily complete their background check information on their own. I have had no one complain about unnecessary glitches or obstacles.

Cons

It is a little wonky if you have the rare person who doesn't have an email address, but there is a way around it so even this is not a big deal in any way.

Linda
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  • Industry: Nonprofit Organization Management
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used for 6-12 months
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  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Employment checking

Reviewed on 13/04/2020

Meets our new hire needs

Meets our new hire needs

Pros

Ease of use along with pre-packaged options.

Cons

Took a while to navigate, otherwise no issues.