Certn makes it fast and easy to order background checks on your candidates. In this article, you'll learn how to screen a candidate by placing an order that includes one or more background checks. This article explains the two main methods for ordering: creating a custom order or placing an order using a package. 

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Option 1: Create a custom order

To create a custom, single-use order that contains the background checks you select, follow these steps:

1. From the dashboard, select the Screen Applicant button.
   
2. On the next page, select the checks you want to run from the section on the left by selecting the + button next to each check (1). As you select checks, the order summary on the right displays the cost for the selected checks. When you're finished selecting checks, select Continue (2).
   

3. Enter your candidate's email address.

4. Choose the language for the application, if applicable.
5. Add a message to your candidate.
6. Review any conditions for the background check application that appear.
7. Select Send Application.

Option 2: Order using a package

In this section, you'll learn how to place an order using a package of checks that you previously created. If you haven't yet created a package of checks, or you aren't sure what a package is, refer to Create a package of checks.

To place an order using a package of checks that you previously created, follow these steps:

1. From the dashboard, select the Packages tab.
2. Find the package you want to order in the list. To the right of the package, select the Actions button, and then from the drop-down list, select Send Application.
   
3. In the pop-up window that appears, provide the candidate's email address and the language of the application, and then select Submit.
   

Need help placing your order, or have questions about the screening process? Reach out to your account manager or our Support team for assistance.