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Update background check timing for Japan

Taharah Nix requested to merge update-bkgrnd-ck-japan into master

Why is this change being made?

For candidates in Japan, it is best practice not to make an offer (verbal or written) until the background check comes back as clear. Updating process to initiate background check at reference check phase for candidates in Japan to allow time for check to be run without slowing down the process. cc @@gitlab-com/gl-ces @emilyplotkin

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