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First Advantage (NASDAQ: FA) is a leading provider of global software and data in the HR technology industry. Enabled by its proprietary technology and AI, First Advantage’s platforms, data, and APIs power comprehensive employment background screening, digital identity solutions, and verification services. With a strong emphasis on innovation, automation, and customer success, First Advantage empowers 80,000 organizations to hire smarter and onboard faster. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, First Advantage serves customers in over 200 countries and territories, modernizing hiring and onboarding on a global scale. For more information, please visit our website at https://fadv.com/. read more

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CEO: Scott Staples

First Advantage Professional Development Score

949 employees at First Advantage have rated the professional development a 77/100.

Last updated months ago.

Where This Score Ranks First Advantage's Professional Development

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In the Top 10% of 930 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
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15%
In the Top 15% of 44 Nearby Companies in Atlanta
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2nd place versus 5 competitors rated on Comparably

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Who Ranks First Advantage's Professional Development the Highest?

Experience - Entry Level 85/100

Department - Legal 84/100

Ethnicity - Native American 83/100

Who Ranks First Advantage's Professional Development the Lowest?

Department - Sales 66/100

Gender - Non-Binary 70/100

Department - IT 71/100

First Advantage Professional Development At a Glance

949 First Advantage employees rate their company very highly with regards to Professional Development. First Advantage's score ranks in 2nd place when comparing them against their competitors HireClix, HireRight, GoodHire, Crowd Supply, and Aegis Limited.

Most women at First Advantage report they receive feedback on how they can improve Once a month, while most men receive feedback Every week. The majority of the team has a mentor at work, who usually can help provide feedback and guidance.

Employees believe the environment at First Advantage is challenging, with the Communications department scoring it the most challenging.

First Advantage's Professional Development Trendline

First Advantage77
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How First Advantage's Professional Development Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	85%
No	15%

Are you challenged at work?

Answer	Percent
Every week	39%
Once a month	36%
Once a quarter	14%
Once a year	7%
Never	4%

How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	61%
No	39%

Do you have a mentor at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	77%
No	23%

Does your current company provide you meaningful opportunities for career advancement?

First Advantage's Professional Development Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

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First Advantage ranks in the Top 10% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Professional Development Score.

First Advantage's Professional Development Rank Against Other Companies Nearby

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15%

First Advantage ranks in the Top 15% of other companies in Atlanta for Professional Development Score.

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