Written on: 1st June '21.
Work experience: 1.5 years
Industry: IT (Data Science) Analytics Firm
Location: Bengaluru, India
I was terminated via PIP for performance reasons around the 2nd weekend of May '21 from an IT company in India. There was no notice period. On inquiring about documents, they told me that they will provide relieving letters, etc., on 1st August '21. Is this normal? I feel it's too long. I want to clarify these things:
1. Let's say that I get an offer from a firm before 1st August. How do I explain that I haven't received the relieving letter from another HR? Will the offer be rescinded?
2. How do I explain in a positive note about termination in an interview? Will it come up in references? By the way, what do they even ask in references?
3. How are terminated employees seen/perceived in interviews in India? (Generally)
From India, Patna
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Work experience: 1.5 years
Industry: IT (Data Science) Analytics Firm
Location: Bengaluru, India
I was terminated via PIP for performance reasons around the 2nd weekend of May '21 from an IT company in India. There was no notice period. On inquiring about documents, they told me that they will provide relieving letters, etc., on 1st August '21. Is this normal? I feel it's too long. I want to clarify these things:
1. Let's say that I get an offer from a firm before 1st August. How do I explain that I haven't received the relieving letter from another HR? Will the offer be rescinded?
2. How do I explain in a positive note about termination in an interview? Will it come up in references? By the way, what do they even ask in references?
3. How are terminated employees seen/perceived in interviews in India? (Generally)
From India, Patna
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Dear Rajnish Singh,
The replies to your questions are as below:
1. Let's say that I get an offer from a firm before 1st August. How to say that I haven't got the relieving letter from another HR? Will the offer be rescinded?
Reply: A hard copy of the relieving letter acts as evidence of the employment in the past company. If the candidate does not possess a valid relieving letter, then a doubt may be raised on the employment of the candidate.
2. How to explain in a positive note about termination in an interview? Will it come up in references? By the way, what do they even ask in references?
Reply: Termination of employment happens on a negative note, and no negative incident can be sugarcoated with a positive note. Yes, a reference check will be done to verify whether the candidate worked in the company or not.
3. How are terminated employees seen/perceived in interviews in India? (Generally)
Reply: If the job candidate was terminated on account of poor performance, then the candidature of the candidate will be seen with skepticism. The general feeling is that there is no rationale for hiring such a candidate.
Final Comments: I recommend you approach your previous employer and request the issuance of the "Relieving-cum-Experience Certificate." You may inform them that for the underperformance, you have already been penalized. Withholding the relieving letter would be an additional punishment that could hinder your future job opportunities. Secondly, "underperformance," though misconduct, is not an offense as such. Therefore, request a neutral certificate without any adverse remarks.
Thanks,
Dinesh Divekar
From India, Bangalore
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8222The replies to your questions are as below:
1. Let's say that I get an offer from a firm before 1st August. How to say that I haven't got the relieving letter from another HR? Will the offer be rescinded?
Reply: A hard copy of the relieving letter acts as evidence of the employment in the past company. If the candidate does not possess a valid relieving letter, then a doubt may be raised on the employment of the candidate.
2. How to explain in a positive note about termination in an interview? Will it come up in references? By the way, what do they even ask in references?
Reply: Termination of employment happens on a negative note, and no negative incident can be sugarcoated with a positive note. Yes, a reference check will be done to verify whether the candidate worked in the company or not.
3. How are terminated employees seen/perceived in interviews in India? (Generally)
Reply: If the job candidate was terminated on account of poor performance, then the candidature of the candidate will be seen with skepticism. The general feeling is that there is no rationale for hiring such a candidate.
Final Comments: I recommend you approach your previous employer and request the issuance of the "Relieving-cum-Experience Certificate." You may inform them that for the underperformance, you have already been penalized. Withholding the relieving letter would be an additional punishment that could hinder your future job opportunities. Secondly, "underperformance," though misconduct, is not an offense as such. Therefore, request a neutral certificate without any adverse remarks.
Thanks,
Dinesh Divekar
From India, Bangalore
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On including my previous manager (along with the HR team for response):
Got the response via email stating that they will send "FnF" (Full and Final settlement) today (30th Jun '21) and a relieving letter by the 10th of next month.
After receiving the relieving letter, I will be informed of the FnF breakup and final month payslips.
It seems okay. Just wanted to clarify that.
From India, Patna
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Got the response via email stating that they will send "FnF" (Full and Final settlement) today (30th Jun '21) and a relieving letter by the 10th of next month.
After receiving the relieving letter, I will be informed of the FnF breakup and final month payslips.
It seems okay. Just wanted to clarify that.
From India, Patna
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