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First Advantage

Q: When was First Advantage founded?

First Advantage was founded in 2003. The company has been operating for 21 years primarily in the Recruitment sector .

Q: Where is the First Advantage headquarters located?

First Advantage is headquartered in Atlanta,Georgia and has an office in Mumbai

Q: How many employees does First Advantage have in India?

First Advantage currently has more than 3,700+ employees in India. Customer Success, Service & Operations department appears to have the highest employee count in First Advantage based on the number of reviews submitted on AmbitionBox.

Q: Does First Advantage have good work-life balance?

First Advantage has a Work-Life Balance Rating of 3.8 out of 5 based on 600+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 68% employees rated First Advantage 4 or above, while 32% employees rated it 3 or below on work-life balance. This indicates that the majority of employees feel a generally balanced work-life experience, with some opportunities for improvement based on the feedback. We encourage you to read First Advantage work-life balance reviews for more details

Q: Is First Advantage good for career growth?

Career growth at First Advantage is rated as moderate, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 3.1. 32% employees rated First Advantage 3 or below, while 68% employees rated it 4 or above on promotions/appraisal. This rating suggests that while some employees view growth opportunities favorably, there is scope for improvement based on employee feedback. We recommend reading First Advantage promotions/appraisals reviews for more detailed insights.

Q: What are the pros and cons of working in First Advantage?

Working at First Advantage comes with several advantages and disadvantages. It is highly rated for company culture and work life balance . However, it is poorly rated for promotions / appraisal , based on 600+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.

3.8

based on 613 Reviews

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Company Summary

First Advantage provides with industry-leading background checks and screening services.

Overall Rating

3.8/5

based on 613 reviews

37% above

industry average

Highly rated for

Company Culture, Work-Life Balance

Critically rated for

Promotions/Appraisal

Key Factors to Consider

3.5

Salary & Benefits

3.5

Job Security

3.8

Work-Life Balance

3.8

Company Culture

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Work Policy

Permanent work from home

51% employees reported

Monday to Friday

80% employees reported

Flexible timing

57% employees reported

No travel

75% employees reported

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Top Employees Benefits

Office cab/shuttle

42 employees reported

Job/Soft skill training

40 employees reported

Cafeteria

28 employees reported

Health insurance

27 employees reported

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About First Advantage

Founded in2003 (21 yrs old)

India Employee Count1k-5k

Global Employee Count1k-5k

HeadquartersAtlanta,Georgia, United States

Office Locations

Mumbai

Websitefadv.com

Primary Industry

Recruitment

Other Industries

Internet

Software Product

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First Advantage delivers comprehensive background check solutions and insights that enable employers and housing providers to make confident choices, reduce risk, and maintain compliance. With offices in 26 locations and a staff of 4,000+ employees, First Advantage leverages leading technology and the industry’s largest global capabilities to complete background checks in 200+ countries and territories. If you’re looking for employee or tenant background check solutions that enable fast and reliable decision making, we’re your First Advantage.

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First Advantage Ratings

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based on 613 reviews

Overall Rating

3.8/5

How AmbitionBox ratings work?

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Category Ratings

3.8

Company Culture

3.8

Work-Life Balance

3.6

Work Satisfaction

3.5

Skill Development

3.5

Job Security

3.5

Salary & Benefits

3.1

Promotions/Appraisal

First Advantage is rated 3.8 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 613 company reviews.This rating reflects an average employee experience, indicating moderate satisfaction with the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.

Gender Based Ratings at First Advantage

based on 577 reviews

3.7

Rated by 218 Women

Rated 3.7 for Company Culture and 3.5 for Work-Life Balance

3.9

Rated by 359 Men

Rated 3.9 for Work-Life Balance and 3.9 for Company Culture

Work Policy at First Advantage

based on 28 reviews in last 6 months

Permanent work from home

51%

Hybrid

39%

Work from office

10%

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Compare First Advantage with Similar Companies

	First Advantage	HireRight Change Company	Sterling Change Company	Accurate Background Change Company
Overall Rating	3.8/5 based on 613 reviews	3.9/5 based on 70 reviews	3.9/5 based on 397 reviews	3.6/5 based on 78 reviews
Highly Rated for	Company culture Work-Life balance	Salary & Benefits	No highly rated category	No highly rated category
Critically Rated for	Promotion/Appraisals	Job Security	No critically rated category	Promotion/Appraisals Job Security Skill development
Primary Work Policy	Permanent work from home 51% employees reported	Permanent work from home 67% employees reported	Work from office 56% employees reported	Work from office 69% employees reported
Rating by Women Employees	3.7 Good rated by 218 women	4.0 Good rated by 20 women	3.6 Good rated by 46 women	3.0 Average rated by 17 women
Rating by Men Employees	3.9 Good rated by 359 men	3.8 Good rated by 47 men	4.0 Good rated by 329 men	3.8 Good rated by 57 men
Job Security	3.5 Good	3.3 Average	3.7 Good	3.3 Average