Hello everyone,
I need some help on how background verification is done. Before I start my question, I will give you some background details. After my graduation, I joined a company and worked there for only 3 months. Due to a health problem, I resigned from the company, and I didn't serve the notice period. So they didn't give me the relieving letter.
After 2 months, I got another job, and I have been employed with them for the past 2 years and 6 months. Recently, I attended an interview with another big MNC, and they offered me a job too. The HR asked me about my first job, and I told him all the details, including the fact that I didn't get the relieving letter. He said that in background verification, it may reflect poorly. I am deeply worried and don't know what to do. Will the company cancel my offer for this? Can I not attend any interviews in the future as I don't have a relieving letter from my first employer?
Please advise me on what I should do.
Warm regards.
From United States, New York
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I need some help on how background verification is done. Before I start my question, I will give you some background details. After my graduation, I joined a company and worked there for only 3 months. Due to a health problem, I resigned from the company, and I didn't serve the notice period. So they didn't give me the relieving letter.
After 2 months, I got another job, and I have been employed with them for the past 2 years and 6 months. Recently, I attended an interview with another big MNC, and they offered me a job too. The HR asked me about my first job, and I told him all the details, including the fact that I didn't get the relieving letter. He said that in background verification, it may reflect poorly. I am deeply worried and don't know what to do. Will the company cancel my offer for this? Can I not attend any interviews in the future as I don't have a relieving letter from my first employer?
Please advise me on what I should do.
Warm regards.
From United States, New York
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My friend,
A relieving order is, of course, an important document when a switch over is made. However, it is at the discretion of the new employer to insist on it or accept it without. The background details are ascertained only to learn about the candidate, their working dexterity, conduct, and character, and nothing else.
In the absence of it, you need to be very frank in your statements to the new employer. Just share what happened, and any fair-minded person will accept it.
All the best, dear,
Ganesh Ramachandran
From India, Tiruppur
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179A relieving order is, of course, an important document when a switch over is made. However, it is at the discretion of the new employer to insist on it or accept it without. The background details are ascertained only to learn about the candidate, their working dexterity, conduct, and character, and nothing else.
In the absence of it, you need to be very frank in your statements to the new employer. Just share what happened, and any fair-minded person will accept it.
All the best, dear,
Ganesh Ramachandran
From India, Tiruppur
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Hi Ganesh,
Thank you for your reply; it is really helpful. I understand that I made a grave mistake by not obtaining the relieving letter from my first employer. In actuality, I submitted my resignation at my current company after receiving the offer letter from them. Could you please inform me how long it will take to complete the background verification process and provide me with their decision?
I have been transparent with this new company and have shared all the necessary information with them. If they decide to revoke the offer due to the aforementioned reason, I may end up without a job.
Warm Regards.
From United States, New York
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Thank you for your reply; it is really helpful. I understand that I made a grave mistake by not obtaining the relieving letter from my first employer. In actuality, I submitted my resignation at my current company after receiving the offer letter from them. Could you please inform me how long it will take to complete the background verification process and provide me with their decision?
I have been transparent with this new company and have shared all the necessary information with them. If they decide to revoke the offer due to the aforementioned reason, I may end up without a job.
Warm Regards.
From United States, New York
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Always be positive, my friend. What we fear will happen. Nothing wrong will happen, and hence remain positive to program your subconscious mind that way.
A mere phone call is enough to complete background verification, and hence time is not the criteria here. Background verification is a must only when the employer feels it necessary either to comply with the procedure of the organization or when feeling apprehensive about the candidate. In case they are satisfied with your interaction with them during the interview, they may even drop this.
All the best to you,
Ganesh Ramachandran
From India, Tiruppur
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A mere phone call is enough to complete background verification, and hence time is not the criteria here. Background verification is a must only when the employer feels it necessary either to comply with the procedure of the organization or when feeling apprehensive about the candidate. In case they are satisfied with your interaction with them during the interview, they may even drop this.
All the best to you,
Ganesh Ramachandran
From India, Tiruppur
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Dear Friend,
Informally, they might conduct a background verification check before your employment with them. However, given that it is an MNC, I am sure they will only do so after you have joined their organization. Additionally, based on what you have shared, it seems they have already extended the offer and now all they expect from you is to join them. I would recommend reaching out to the HR via a call or email to have an open discussion about your concerns rather than us providing suggestions that may further confuse you.
In the meantime, please also contact your previous employer and try to obtain your relieving letter. If you are willing to serve the notice period or pay for it, your former employer should be willing to provide you with the relieving letter.
Wishing you all the best!
Regards,
Subramani
From United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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Informally, they might conduct a background verification check before your employment with them. However, given that it is an MNC, I am sure they will only do so after you have joined their organization. Additionally, based on what you have shared, it seems they have already extended the offer and now all they expect from you is to join them. I would recommend reaching out to the HR via a call or email to have an open discussion about your concerns rather than us providing suggestions that may further confuse you.
In the meantime, please also contact your previous employer and try to obtain your relieving letter. If you are willing to serve the notice period or pay for it, your former employer should be willing to provide you with the relieving letter.
Wishing you all the best!
Regards,
Subramani
From United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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Hi kjaarn,
I would suggest the best thing to do here is to get the relieving letter from your first company. If they ask for some amount, do give them. Other methods are just escape routes which won't lead anywhere. Even if your new company bypasses this, again, after a couple of years, if you wish to change to a new company, the same thing would repeat. Just clear this thing out by getting the relieving letter. Companies won't mind giving the same if you are ready to pay. And yes, as said by other people above, do tell the truth only to the new employer and inform them that you are trying to get the relieving letter from that company. If nothing works out, just remove that company from your experience as you worked for only 3 months.
Don't worry, things will be fine, and it's not a big deal.
Cheers...
From India, New Delhi
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I would suggest the best thing to do here is to get the relieving letter from your first company. If they ask for some amount, do give them. Other methods are just escape routes which won't lead anywhere. Even if your new company bypasses this, again, after a couple of years, if you wish to change to a new company, the same thing would repeat. Just clear this thing out by getting the relieving letter. Companies won't mind giving the same if you are ready to pay. And yes, as said by other people above, do tell the truth only to the new employer and inform them that you are trying to get the relieving letter from that company. If nothing works out, just remove that company from your experience as you worked for only 3 months.
Don't worry, things will be fine, and it's not a big deal.
Cheers...
From India, New Delhi
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Thank you, everyone, for your feedback and advice. I will speak with my first employer to obtain the relieving letter from them. In the meantime, I will also have a discussion with the HR team at the new company to understand the current situation. After reading all your responses, I feel more confident and reassured.
Best wishes to all of you.
Regards.
From United States, New York
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Best wishes to all of you.
Regards.
From United States, New York
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Dear,
Be cool. Your talent and your righteousness will speak. Background checks are the trend nowadays, and it's due to all of us hopping jobs. If you justify your stance clearly to the employer, things will fall into place. So, no worries.
Thanks,
Majumdar
From India, Vadodara
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Be cool. Your talent and your righteousness will speak. Background checks are the trend nowadays, and it's due to all of us hopping jobs. If you justify your stance clearly to the employer, things will fall into place. So, no worries.
Thanks,
Majumdar
From India, Vadodara
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Hello friends,
I have a problem. I left my job without providing any information and joined a new company nearby the old one. However, the new employer has found out about this and is pressuring me to undergo a background verification or obtain a No Objection Letter from the old company. I have tried talking to my previous employer, but they are not willing to provide the necessary documentation. What should I do? Please help me out.
I am considering leaving the current job due to the pressure. Please suggest the right course of action.
From India, Delhi
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I have a problem. I left my job without providing any information and joined a new company nearby the old one. However, the new employer has found out about this and is pressuring me to undergo a background verification or obtain a No Objection Letter from the old company. I have tried talking to my previous employer, but they are not willing to provide the necessary documentation. What should I do? Please help me out.
I am considering leaving the current job due to the pressure. Please suggest the right course of action.
From India, Delhi
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Hi Mr. Jrawat,
You hopped the job very near, at least your hop should have been bigger and better one. Anyways, why afraid of background check or NOC Letter. PROVE YOUR METAL. If you are genuine and talented, the whole world is yours. Be upfront and let your employer react, and be courageous to face whatever comes your way. I know in one such situation, I was advised by one of my directors that "just don't think, try to give your 100%."
Thanks
From India, Vadodara
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You hopped the job very near, at least your hop should have been bigger and better one. Anyways, why afraid of background check or NOC Letter. PROVE YOUR METAL. If you are genuine and talented, the whole world is yours. Be upfront and let your employer react, and be courageous to face whatever comes your way. I know in one such situation, I was advised by one of my directors that "just don't think, try to give your 100%."
Thanks
From India, Vadodara
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