Question about Background Check
Hi WSO,
I have been asked to submit a background check for my summer internship, and I have a question about it. I was interning last semester and on my resume I had written october to present for how long I worked, since I was working and actively recruiting at other places. I stopped working there in January, but the resume they have still says october to present, so during the background check the times will be off. Should I email them and let them know of the updated length of work?
Best,
Didn't they make you fill out dates on a background check portal for the firm they use to conduct the background check? They will use that, not necessarily the resume
No, I just had to fill out a sheet with info on my SSN and DOB, but I didn't give any contact info. This check is also outsourced to a third party vendor, so i'm unsure of how they will conduct it.
I personally don't think it is that big of a deal. I think you're fine and if there are any red flags they will ask you to clarify themselves. Is this a BB or MM? I have had a portal that asked me to list dates for the background check but I am at a BB so might be different for others
This is a MM.
Do you think it is still worth emailing HR about just to make sure they have the correct date?
You're not being dishonest because it was accurate at the time you submitted it. Also, they honestly couldn't care less whether your internship ended in December or April or anywhere in between, as long as you actually interned there and aren't misrepresenting your employment in any way.
Ok cool, thanks for your help!
No need to raise the issue until they contact you for more info
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