As an applicant for employment with XXX, I hereby authorize the XXX or any of its representatives to thoroughly investigate my background, including employment, criminal, civil, and credit as it relates directly to the position for which I am applying.  I understand this investigation is in the interest of protecting XXX and its employment practices, and that all relevant information concerning my personal and employment history will be disclosed in confidence to XXX. A representative of XXX bearing this release is authorized to obtain information in files pertaining to my employment, criminal, civil, and credit history, and I authorize any recipient […]