I have been selected for TCS, but I made a mistake in filling out the HR form as I did not mention my 3-month employment gap. Could this be a problem in the background check? How do I correct it?
From India
From India
Giri, Career gaps of 3 - 6 months is quite normal in many cases. The issue arises when there is a gap of 1+ yrs in service. I don’t think you would face any problem.
From India, Hyderabad
1From India, Hyderabad
Dear Giri, I would suggest you to speak to your HR. Since you had no intention to fudge documents, and entered the data, entirely by an error, you have fewer reasons to worry. Wish you all the best !
From India, Mumbai
From India, Mumbai
Dear Giri,
These days, there are many instances of people working for short periods of time and then absconding (the term used in the IT industry), i.e., disappearing without any notice or resignation. This is a major problem for the IT industry.
If there is an unexplained gap, the usual assumption is that there must be something to hide, and therefore, concluding that you could be an absconder. Hence, there is a chance (especially since companies like TCS are inundated with applications of people wanting to join them, so they can pick and choose) that they could decide to ignore your case - even though there is, as you say, a genuine error on your part.
The BG Verification company will check your background and comment against the gap of 3 months, that they have not been able to verify any details - which could be held against you.
It is always best to come clean and be honest. If there is a gap which you have omitted, it would be a good idea to reach out to the HR person in TCS and request permission to fill in the gap so that your record is complete.
Regards,
R. Bhatnagar
From India, Bangalore
These days, there are many instances of people working for short periods of time and then absconding (the term used in the IT industry), i.e., disappearing without any notice or resignation. This is a major problem for the IT industry.
If there is an unexplained gap, the usual assumption is that there must be something to hide, and therefore, concluding that you could be an absconder. Hence, there is a chance (especially since companies like TCS are inundated with applications of people wanting to join them, so they can pick and choose) that they could decide to ignore your case - even though there is, as you say, a genuine error on your part.
The BG Verification company will check your background and comment against the gap of 3 months, that they have not been able to verify any details - which could be held against you.
It is always best to come clean and be honest. If there is a gap which you have omitted, it would be a good idea to reach out to the HR person in TCS and request permission to fill in the gap so that your record is complete.
Regards,
R. Bhatnagar
From India, Bangalore
Hi,
If there is a gap of 2 to 3 months in your employment and if it is considered as absconding, it will create a problem in the future. So, the best advice is to make it clear to HR why you have that gap. You might have been searching for a job during this gap, so go ahead and tell the truth to HR.
From India, Bangalore
If there is a gap of 2 to 3 months in your employment and if it is considered as absconding, it will create a problem in the future. So, the best advice is to make it clear to HR why you have that gap. You might have been searching for a job during this gap, so go ahead and tell the truth to HR.
From India, Bangalore
Giri,
As far as I know, it shouldn't really matter. Now, what caused the gap is only what you really know. Like someone has suggested, you could have been searching for jobs, whereas people in HR of IT companies can also feel that you did work in some place for those three months, and maybe you got this from TCS and so you quit the previous job, didn't go through with the normal exit process, and you just stopped going, you didn't even take the relieving certificate, maybe you even sacrificed your salary to that extent, etc. The possibilities of such guesses can go on endlessly, but that's really their worry, not yours.
Do not volunteer to provide information, even if you know you are honest. You have only your conscience to answer. The more you speak, the more fodder you'll give them to explore. Just make your statement if they ask you and do not go further to explain. Be precise and to the point, nothing more, nothing less, and just forget about this after that. You've got to be smarter than them.
Best wishes and warm regards,
TSK. Raman
0834111185
From India, Hyderabad
As far as I know, it shouldn't really matter. Now, what caused the gap is only what you really know. Like someone has suggested, you could have been searching for jobs, whereas people in HR of IT companies can also feel that you did work in some place for those three months, and maybe you got this from TCS and so you quit the previous job, didn't go through with the normal exit process, and you just stopped going, you didn't even take the relieving certificate, maybe you even sacrificed your salary to that extent, etc. The possibilities of such guesses can go on endlessly, but that's really their worry, not yours.
Do not volunteer to provide information, even if you know you are honest. You have only your conscience to answer. The more you speak, the more fodder you'll give them to explore. Just make your statement if they ask you and do not go further to explain. Be precise and to the point, nothing more, nothing less, and just forget about this after that. You've got to be smarter than them.
Best wishes and warm regards,
TSK. Raman
0834111185
From India, Hyderabad
Hi all,
Thank you very much for your valuable suggestions. Actually, my gap was between my first and second company. As my first company employment was a direct contract for a particular period (2.4 years), there was a 3-month gap before I secured another job. Now, I am transitioning to TCS from my second company. If I explain the same reason to HR, wouldn't it be considered a performance issue? Additionally, I have another concern. This position requires 3+ years of experience. If I disclose this 3-month gap, I will need an extra 1 1/2 months to reach 3 years of experience. However, one month will be covered by the notice period. I am now worried about the remaining half a month.
Please suggest the best way to address this situation.
Thanks,
Giri
From India
Thank you very much for your valuable suggestions. Actually, my gap was between my first and second company. As my first company employment was a direct contract for a particular period (2.4 years), there was a 3-month gap before I secured another job. Now, I am transitioning to TCS from my second company. If I explain the same reason to HR, wouldn't it be considered a performance issue? Additionally, I have another concern. This position requires 3+ years of experience. If I disclose this 3-month gap, I will need an extra 1 1/2 months to reach 3 years of experience. However, one month will be covered by the notice period. I am now worried about the remaining half a month.
Please suggest the best way to address this situation.
Thanks,
Giri
From India
Dear Giri, Despite policy, if you’ve been assessed technically good for the position, I don’t think it shouldn’t really matter. Best wishes, TSK. Raman
From India, Hyderabad
From India, Hyderabad
3 months is just fine..No need to rock the boat.However,if you still want to go ahead with that,contact your HR.They will do it for you.
From India, Pune
From India, Pune
I got shortlisted in TCS walk-in interview. I have a two-year gap in my education, but in the call letter, they have mentioned that a 2-year gap in education is okay. I have already submitted my documents to them. I even got an email from TCS about filling the online application form.
So, how much time will it take for my background check, and when will I get my offer letter?
From India, Mumbai
So, how much time will it take for my background check, and when will I get my offer letter?
From India, Mumbai
Engage with peers to discuss and resolve work and business challenges collaboratively - share and document your knowledge. Our AI-powered platform, features real-time fact-checking, peer reviews, and an extensive historical knowledge base. - Join & Be Part Of Our Community.
TCS Placement Papers.zip
TCS.pdf