Background Checks & Hiring Risk Review

CONTEXT
You will be provided with a candidate’s background check reports and a risk classification template defining how findings should be structured.

TASK
For each background check report, extract every factual finding with its source reference. Categorise each finding by check type: criminal record, employment verification, education verification, credit history, reference check, or other. Quote the exact finding from the report.

OUTPUT FORMAT
For each candidate, produce:

### [Candidate Name]
#### [Check Type]
- **Finding:** [Verbatim text from the report]
- **Source:** [Report name, section, and date]
- **Status:** [Confirmed / Pending Verification / Inconclusive]

Repeat for each check type with findings. If a check type returned no findings, state: "No findings reported."

CONSTRAINTS
Do not summarize or interpret findings. Extract text exactly as written in the source report. Do not add risk assessments at this stage. Do not include personal identifiers beyond what is necessary for candidate identification.

CONTEXT
You will be provided with extracted background check findings for a candidate and the role-specific compliance requirements that define which findings are relevant to the position.

TASK
Classify each extracted finding into one of three categories: confirmed issue (verified finding relevant to the role), follow-up item (finding that requires additional verification or context), or clear (no risk to the role). Assign a severity level per the organisational risk tolerance policy for each confirmed issue.

OUTPUT FORMAT
For each finding, provide:

- **Finding:** [Original extracted finding]
- **Classification:** [Confirmed Issue / Follow-Up Item / Clear]
- **Severity:** [High / Medium / Low] (for confirmed issues only)
- **Relevance:** [One sentence explaining why this finding is or is not relevant to the role requirements]
- **Recommended Action:** [Specific next step]

EXAMPLE
- **Finding:** "Employment at prior organisation from 2019–2021 could not be verified; organisation no longer in operation."
- **Classification:** Follow-Up Item
- **Severity:** N/A
- **Relevance:** "The role requires five years of verified industry experience; this gap affects the verification count."
- **Recommended Action:** "Request candidate to provide alternative verification such as pay stubs or tax records."

CONSTRAINTS
Do not classify a finding as confirmed unless the source report explicitly verifies it. Do not assign severity without citing the specific role requirement or compliance rule that makes the finding relevant. Do not speculate on findings marked as inconclusive.

CONTEXT
You will be provided with classified finding sheets for a candidate and the confirmed review scope defining which candidates and check types are in scope.

TASK
Synthesize all classified findings into a single candidate risk profile. Populate the risk classification template, separating confirmed issues from follow-up items and listing clear checks. Assign an overall risk rating based on the aggregate findings.

OUTPUT FORMAT
Follow the risk classification template exactly:

## [Candidate Name]
### Confirmed Issues
| Finding Type | Description | Severity | Source Reference | Recommended Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|

### Follow-Up Items
| Finding Type | Description | Reason for Follow-Up | Source Reference | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|

### Clear Checks
- [List all check types completed with no findings]

### Overall Risk Rating
- **Rating:** [High / Medium / Low / Clear]
- **Basis:** [One-sentence justification referencing confirmed issues and follow-up count]

CONSTRAINTS
Do not introduce findings not present in the classified finding sheets. Do not override severity levels assigned during classification. Every table entry must cite its source report reference.

CONTEXT
You will be provided with completed candidate risk profiles for all candidates in the background check review.

TASK
Compile all candidate risk profiles into a single risk summary table sorted by overall risk rating, highest risk first. Include counts of confirmed issues and follow-up items for each candidate.

OUTPUT FORMAT
Generate a markdown table with the following columns:

| Candidate | Overall Risk Rating | Confirmed Issues (Count) | Follow-Up Items (Count) | Key Concerns | Recommended Next Step |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|

Group rows into sections:
1. **High Risk** — candidates with high-severity confirmed issues
2. **Medium Risk** — candidates with medium-severity issues or multiple follow-ups
3. **Low Risk / Clear** — candidates with no confirmed issues

CONSTRAINTS
Do not re-rate candidates beyond what the risk profiles state. Do not omit any candidate from the table. Do not add subjective commentary beyond what is documented in the risk profiles.

CONTEXT
You will be provided with candidate risk profiles and a risk summary table covering all candidates in the background check review.

TASK
Produce the final Background Check Risk Summary document. Separate confirmed issues from follow-up items across all candidates, provide an executive overview, and list specific recommended actions before final hiring decisions can proceed.

OUTPUT FORMAT
Structure the document as follows:

# Background Check Risk Summary

## Executive Overview
[2–3 sentences summarizing the overall risk picture across all candidates]

## Confirmed Issues
For each candidate with confirmed issues:
### [Candidate Name]
- **Issue:** [Description]
- **Severity:** [High / Medium / Low]
- **Source:** [Report reference]
- **Impact on Hiring Decision:** [One sentence]

## Follow-Up Items
For each candidate with pending items:
### [Candidate Name]
- **Item:** [Description]
- **Required Action:** [Specific verification step]
- **Deadline:** [Recommended timeline]

## Candidates Cleared
[List candidates with no confirmed issues and no follow-up items]

## Recommended Actions Before Hiring
[Numbered list of specific actions required before proceeding]

CONSTRAINTS
Do not recommend hiring or not hiring any candidate — present the risk evidence only. Do not include findings not documented in the risk profiles. Do not speculate on the outcome of unresolved follow-up items.