Background Check/Employment Verification HELP PLEASE :)

Hey guys, As I am going through an employment verification process, I am starting to worry that one of my overseas internship might not be able to be verified. Two years ago, I did an internship directly under the chairman for a listed company in Hong Kong. I was paid but I wasnt officially on the payroll system, and I am sure language barrier would make things even more complicated when they try to call and verify. To make things worse, the whole board of director was flushed out by another group of investors so the chairman is no longer affiliated with the company.

However, before I left, I did obtain a reference letter signed by the Chairman on company letterhead "certified true copys" by the company attorney. I also have the contact information of the former Chairman whom I worked uner.

My question is: If the background check company cant verify that job, would they contact me? If so, do you think providing the said reference letter on company letterhead + the former Chairman's contact info would be good enough?

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Don't worry. I just called HR to explain one of my situations and she just told me to update my online app to reflect this information.

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I would also like to know whether a reference letter / letter of employment would be sufficient for the background check company. Can someone please chime in?Thanks

 

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