--- title: "Candidate checks via Cornerstone" slug: "candidate-checks-via-cornerstone" tags: ["cornerstone"] updated: 2026-09-03T06:05:29Z published: 2026-09-03T06:05:29Z canonical: "docs.checkmate.tech/candidate-checks-via-cornerstone" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.checkmate.tech/docs/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Candidate checks via Cornerstone [Video](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/candidate_checks_via_cornerstone.mp4?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T14%3A17%3A31Z&se=2026-11-09T15%3A17%3A31Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=WJMxfrkEvGKem0aHn8qQk325NRnenF19wVMlVVFdHuA%3D) Once the Cornerstone integration is set up, you can launch background checks and track their progress without leaving Cornerstone. If you haven't set up the integration yet, see [Setting up the Cornerstone integration](/v1/docs/setting-up-the-cornerstone-integration) before continuing. ## Launch checks within Cornerstone 1. While signed in to Cornerstone, click the **menu** icon in the top-right corner. ![01_candidate_checks_via_cornerstone](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/01_candidate_checks_via_cornerstone.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T14%3A17%3A31Z&se=2026-11-09T15%3A17%3A31Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=WJMxfrkEvGKem0aHn8qQk325NRnenF19wVMlVVFdHuA%3D) 1. Select **Recruit** from the menu. ![02_candidate_checks_via_cornerstone](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/02_candidate_checks_via_cornerstone.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T14%3A17%3A31Z&se=2026-11-09T15%3A17%3A31Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=WJMxfrkEvGKem0aHn8qQk325NRnenF19wVMlVVFdHuA%3D) 1. Select **Manage Candidates** from the **Recruit** options. ![03_candidate_checks_via_cornerstone](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/03_candidate_checks_via_cornerstone.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T14%3A17%3A31Z&se=2026-11-09T15%3A17%3A31Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=WJMxfrkEvGKem0aHn8qQk325NRnenF19wVMlVVFdHuA%3D) 1. On the **Candidates** page, use the filters to find the candidate for whom you want to order background checks, then click **Review Candidate**. ![04_candidate_checks_via_cornerstone](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/04_candidate_checks_via_cornerstone.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T14%3A17%3A31Z&se=2026-11-09T15%3A17%3A31Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=WJMxfrkEvGKem0aHn8qQk325NRnenF19wVMlVVFdHuA%3D) 1. Click **Change Status** in the top-right corner of the page. ![05_candidate_checks_via_cornerstone](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/05_candidate_checks_via_cornerstone.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T14%3A17%3A31Z&se=2026-11-09T15%3A17%3A31Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=WJMxfrkEvGKem0aHn8qQk325NRnenF19wVMlVVFdHuA%3D) 1. Select **Background Check** from the **New Status** dropdown. ![06_candidate_checks_via_cornerstone](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/06_candidate_checks_via_cornerstone.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T14%3A17%3A31Z&se=2026-11-09T15%3A17%3A31Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=WJMxfrkEvGKem0aHn8qQk325NRnenF19wVMlVVFdHuA%3D) 1. Click **Save**. ![07_candidate_checks_via_cornerstone](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/07_candidate_checks_via_cornerstone.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T14%3A17%3A31Z&se=2026-11-09T15%3A17%3A31Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=WJMxfrkEvGKem0aHn8qQk325NRnenF19wVMlVVFdHuA%3D) 1. Click the close icon. ![08_candidate_checks_via_cornerstone](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/08_candidate_checks_via_cornerstone.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T14%3A17%3A31Z&se=2026-11-09T15%3A17%3A31Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=WJMxfrkEvGKem0aHn8qQk325NRnenF19wVMlVVFdHuA%3D) 1. After returning to the **Candidates** page, click **Assign Background Check** on the appropriate candidate row. ![09_candidate_checks_via_cornerstone](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/09_candidate_checks_via_cornerstone.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T14%3A17%3A31Z&se=2026-11-09T15%3A17%3A31Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=WJMxfrkEvGKem0aHn8qQk325NRnenF19wVMlVVFdHuA%3D) 1. The candidate’s profile will open. Scroll to the bottom of the page. ![10_candidate_checks_via_cornerstone](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/10_candidate_checks_via_cornerstone.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T14%3A17%3A31Z&se=2026-11-09T15%3A17%3A31Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=WJMxfrkEvGKem0aHn8qQk325NRnenF19wVMlVVFdHuA%3D) 1. Click the **Assign to Applicant** link. ![11_candidate_checks_via_cornerstone](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/11_candidate_checks_via_cornerstone.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T14%3A17%3A31Z&se=2026-11-09T15%3A17%3A31Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=WJMxfrkEvGKem0aHn8qQk325NRnenF19wVMlVVFdHuA%3D) 1. Click **Submit** in the popup window. ![12_candidate_checks_via_cornerstone](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/12_candidate_checks_via_cornerstone.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T14%3A17%3A31Z&se=2026-11-09T15%3A17%3A31Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=WJMxfrkEvGKem0aHn8qQk325NRnenF19wVMlVVFdHuA%3D) 1. You'll see the **Acknowledged** status. Refresh the page. ![13_candidate_checks_via_cornerstone](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/13_candidate_checks_via_cornerstone.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T14%3A17%3A31Z&se=2026-11-09T15%3A17%3A31Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=WJMxfrkEvGKem0aHn8qQk325NRnenF19wVMlVVFdHuA%3D) 1. Click **Check Order Progress** to open the **Checkmate** window. ![14_candidate_checks_via_cornerstone](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/14_candidate_checks_via_cornerstone.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T14%3A17%3A31Z&se=2026-11-09T15%3A17%3A31Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=WJMxfrkEvGKem0aHn8qQk325NRnenF19wVMlVVFdHuA%3D) 1. The Checkmate window will open in a new tab, prompting you to select your desired background checks. 2. Select the **Bundle** or individual checks you'd like to launch. If your organisation has more than one brand, select the appropriate **Brand**. 3. Toggle on the appropriate checks. 4. Once you've selected your checks and configured any options for those checks, scroll down and click **Launch Checks**. Tip Bundles are a quick and easy way to launch multiple checks for a candidate at once. [Learn more about bundles.](https://docs.checkmate.tech/docs/creating-and-launching-bundles) ![Checks Selector](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/02_widget_checks_selector.gif?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T14%3A17%3A31Z&se=2026-11-09T15%3A17%3A31Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=WJMxfrkEvGKem0aHn8qQk325NRnenF19wVMlVVFdHuA%3D) ## Monitor progress 1. Once you have launched the background checks, the link will change to **Check Order Progress**. Click it at any time to open Checkmate and view the order’s progress. ![14_candidate_checks_via_cornerstone](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/14_candidate_checks_via_cornerstone.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T14%3A17%3A31Z&se=2026-11-09T15%3A17%3A31Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=WJMxfrkEvGKem0aHn8qQk325NRnenF19wVMlVVFdHuA%3D) The following 3 tabs allow you to view progress and edit candidate details: **Background Checks** - From here you can view the status of the check, add additional checks using the **Add Checks** button and download results when checks are complete. **Candidate** - This tab allows you to update the candidate's details at any time during the background check process. **History** - This tab shows a chronological log of events related to the candidate's background screening process. ![3 Candidate profile tabs](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/03_widget_monitoring_progress.gif?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T14%3A17%3A31Z&se=2026-11-09T15%3A17%3A31Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=WJMxfrkEvGKem0aHn8qQk325NRnenF19wVMlVVFdHuA%3D) ## View results Result files can be downloaded via the **Background Checks** tab when the check has been completed. ![View results](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/04_widget_view_results.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T14%3A17%3A31Z&se=2026-11-09T15%3A17%3A31Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=WJMxfrkEvGKem0aHn8qQk325NRnenF19wVMlVVFdHuA%3D) Need help? 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