> What's the difference between not getting an offer if you fail the check first, or having it rescinded if you fail the check immediately after? The differenc

> What's the difference between not getting an offer if you fail the check first, or having it rescinded if you fail the check immediately after? The difference is that at some point you have to notify your current employer that you'll be leaving. You probably do that after receiving the offer letter, so if you never get one, at least you still get to keep your old job.