As part of their evaluation process, all Prudential employees are required to undergo background screening as a standard part of their hiring procedures, so this question is likely to come up. Try to determine what kind of background check they will perform before your interview (criminal, credit score, etc.). If there are any marks that you think would come up, spend time before your interview rehearsing how to provide some context for those. For example, if you have a mark on your record for being arrested at a peaceful protest, that is probably safe to share and likely wouldn't hurt your chances of winning the job. However, not providing context could be interpreted as a lack of integrity.

Remain objective and confident, keeping your face and posture relaxed and your body language open and at ease. Be mindful of the nonverbal cues of nervous or stressful behavior, such as fidgeting, which could include any small movements of your hands or feet, swaying, shifting your weight, rocking or tilting back in your chair, leaning to one side or the other, straightening and freezing your posture, cradling your neck with one or both hands, crossing your arms, cracking your knuckles or biting your nails.