The Full Form of PHO is‍ Pre Hire Orientation.

Once you’ve received a contingent job offer, many businesses require you to attend a pre-employment orientation. During this meeting, all potential new hires must complete company-mandated requirements such as background checks and drug tests to confirm they are eligible for employment. Once orientation has been successfully completed, your job offer is official, and you are generally eligible to begin working for your new employer.

In an effort to perform their due diligence when it comes to hiring decisions, your potential employer may require all potential new hires to consent to a background check. If this applies to the company you accepted a conditional job offer with, be prepared to complete the necessary background check authorization forms during the orientation appointment. Common information verified by employers includes a criminal background check, employment history and reference check, so come prepared with the information you’ll need to complete the consent forms, such as a valid government-issued photo ID, names and addresses of previous employers, and names and contact information for professional references.