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I need help! im freakinggg out. I recently got offered a positon and when they did a background check of my employment there was a small discrepancy. They did verify I worked there but the dates were off and when he called me I verified the dates they told him and explained it was a typo do to edits on my resume. Does that mean I cannot have the position now?! :(
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I need help! im freakinggg out. I recently got offered a positon and when they did a background check of my employment there was a small discrepancy. They did verify I worked there but the dates were off and when he called me I verified the dates they told him and explained it was a typo do to edits on my resume. Does that mean I cannot have the position now?! :(
background-check
asked Aug 31 '15 at 15:02
Marie
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closed as off-topic by Thomas Owens, nvoigt, Philip Kendall, gnat, Monica Cellio♦ Aug 31 '15 at 15:53
This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave this specific reason:
- "Questions seeking advice on company-specific regulations, agreements, or policies should be directed to your manager or HR department. Questions that address only a specific company or position are of limited use to future visitors. Questions seeking legal advice should be directed to legal professionals. For more information, click here." – Thomas Owens, nvoigt, Philip Kendall, gnat, Monica Cellio
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How different were the dates? What was the correct range, and what did you have down? If it's a relatively small difference, you probably won't have a problem. Whatever you do, stay calm when discussing this with the company. Freaking out on them will be a bigger red flag than a small date discrepancy.
– djohnson10
Aug 31 '15 at 17:04
If we're talking a few weeks it's unlikely to be an issue. If we're talking 2 years it almost certainly will be. If it's more than a couple of months then it likely depends on the situation - a mistake of a month or two regarding a 5-year employment you left 6 years ago is less of an issue than a 6 month gap last year. Chances are that unless the mistake is bad enough to appear deliberately dishonest, and unless the mistake materially changes your experience level (ie adds experience), it's unlikely to cause any serious issues.
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Sep 1 '15 at 15:57
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I need help! im freakinggg out. I recently got offered a positon and when they did a background check of my employment there was a small discrepancy. They did verify I worked there but the dates were off and when he called me I verified the dates they told him and explained it was a typo do to edits on my resume. Does that mean I cannot have the position now?! :(
background-check
asked Aug 31 '15 at 15:02
Marie
11
I need help! im freakinggg out. I recently got offered a positon and when they did a background check of my employment there was a small discrepancy. They did verify I worked there but the dates were off and when he called me I verified the dates they told him and explained it was a typo do to edits on my resume. Does that mean I cannot have the position now?! :(
background-check
asked Aug 31 '15 at 15:02
Marie
11
asked Aug 31 '15 at 15:02
Marie
11
asked Aug 31 '15 at 15:02
Marie
11
asked Aug 31 '15 at 15:02
Marie
11
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closed as off-topic by Thomas Owens, nvoigt, Philip Kendall, gnat, Monica Cellio♦ Aug 31 '15 at 15:53
This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave this specific reason:
- "Questions seeking advice on company-specific regulations, agreements, or policies should be directed to your manager or HR department. Questions that address only a specific company or position are of limited use to future visitors. Questions seeking legal advice should be directed to legal professionals. For more information, click here." – Thomas Owens, nvoigt, Philip Kendall, gnat, Monica Cellio
closed as off-topic by Thomas Owens, nvoigt, Philip Kendall, gnat, Monica Cellio♦ Aug 31 '15 at 15:53
This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave this specific reason:
- "Questions seeking advice on company-specific regulations, agreements, or policies should be directed to your manager or HR department. Questions that address only a specific company or position are of limited use to future visitors. Questions seeking legal advice should be directed to legal professionals. For more information, click here." – Thomas Owens, nvoigt, Philip Kendall, gnat, Monica Cellio
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How different were the dates? What was the correct range, and what did you have down? If it's a relatively small difference, you probably won't have a problem. Whatever you do, stay calm when discussing this with the company. Freaking out on them will be a bigger red flag than a small date discrepancy.
– djohnson10
Aug 31 '15 at 17:04
If we're talking a few weeks it's unlikely to be an issue. If we're talking 2 years it almost certainly will be. If it's more than a couple of months then it likely depends on the situation - a mistake of a month or two regarding a 5-year employment you left 6 years ago is less of an issue than a 6 month gap last year. Chances are that unless the mistake is bad enough to appear deliberately dishonest, and unless the mistake materially changes your experience level (ie adds experience), it's unlikely to cause any serious issues.
– Jon Story
Sep 1 '15 at 15:57
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How different were the dates? What was the correct range, and what did you have down? If it's a relatively small difference, you probably won't have a problem. Whatever you do, stay calm when discussing this with the company. Freaking out on them will be a bigger red flag than a small date discrepancy.
– djohnson10
Aug 31 '15 at 17:04
If we're talking a few weeks it's unlikely to be an issue. If we're talking 2 years it almost certainly will be. If it's more than a couple of months then it likely depends on the situation - a mistake of a month or two regarding a 5-year employment you left 6 years ago is less of an issue than a 6 month gap last year. Chances are that unless the mistake is bad enough to appear deliberately dishonest, and unless the mistake materially changes your experience level (ie adds experience), it's unlikely to cause any serious issues.
– Jon Story
Sep 1 '15 at 15:57
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How different were the dates? What was the correct range, and what did you have down? If it's a relatively small difference, you probably won't have a problem. Whatever you do, stay calm when discussing this with the company. Freaking out on them will be a bigger red flag than a small date discrepancy.
– djohnson10
Aug 31 '15 at 17:04
How different were the dates? What was the correct range, and what did you have down? If it's a relatively small difference, you probably won't have a problem. Whatever you do, stay calm when discussing this with the company. Freaking out on them will be a bigger red flag than a small date discrepancy.
– djohnson10
Aug 31 '15 at 17:04
If we're talking a few weeks it's unlikely to be an issue. If we're talking 2 years it almost certainly will be. If it's more than a couple of months then it likely depends on the situation - a mistake of a month or two regarding a 5-year employment you left 6 years ago is less of an issue than a 6 month gap last year. Chances are that unless the mistake is bad enough to appear deliberately dishonest, and unless the mistake materially changes your experience level (ie adds experience), it's unlikely to cause any serious issues.
– Jon Story
Sep 1 '15 at 15:57
If we're talking a few weeks it's unlikely to be an issue. If we're talking 2 years it almost certainly will be. If it's more than a couple of months then it likely depends on the situation - a mistake of a month or two regarding a 5-year employment you left 6 years ago is less of an issue than a 6 month gap last year. Chances are that unless the mistake is bad enough to appear deliberately dishonest, and unless the mistake materially changes your experience level (ie adds experience), it's unlikely to cause any serious issues.
– Jon Story
Sep 1 '15 at 15:57
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Does that mean I cannot have the position now?
Almost certainly it doesn't mean that.
Mistakes happen. Typos happen. Hiring companies understand that.
As long as this was just an honest mistake and nothing more nefarious, I wouldn't be worried.
answered Aug 31 '15 at 15:22
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Does that mean I cannot have the position now?
Almost certainly it doesn't mean that.
Mistakes happen. Typos happen. Hiring companies understand that.
As long as this was just an honest mistake and nothing more nefarious, I wouldn't be worried.
answered Aug 31 '15 at 15:22
Joe Strazzere
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Does that mean I cannot have the position now?
Almost certainly it doesn't mean that.
Mistakes happen. Typos happen. Hiring companies understand that.
As long as this was just an honest mistake and nothing more nefarious, I wouldn't be worried.
answered Aug 31 '15 at 15:22
Joe Strazzere
223k106653921
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up vote
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up vote
3
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Does that mean I cannot have the position now?
Almost certainly it doesn't mean that.
Mistakes happen. Typos happen. Hiring companies understand that.
As long as this was just an honest mistake and nothing more nefarious, I wouldn't be worried.
answered Aug 31 '15 at 15:22
Joe Strazzere
223k106653921
Does that mean I cannot have the position now?
Almost certainly it doesn't mean that.
Mistakes happen. Typos happen. Hiring companies understand that.
As long as this was just an honest mistake and nothing more nefarious, I wouldn't be worried.
answered Aug 31 '15 at 15:22
Joe Strazzere
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answered Aug 31 '15 at 15:22
Joe Strazzere
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answered Aug 31 '15 at 15:22
Joe Strazzere
223k106653921
answered Aug 31 '15 at 15:22
Joe Strazzere
223k106653921
223k106653921
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How different were the dates? What was the correct range, and what did you have down? If it's a relatively small difference, you probably won't have a problem. Whatever you do, stay calm when discussing this with the company. Freaking out on them will be a bigger red flag than a small date discrepancy.
– djohnson10
Aug 31 '15 at 17:04
If we're talking a few weeks it's unlikely to be an issue. If we're talking 2 years it almost certainly will be. If it's more than a couple of months then it likely depends on the situation - a mistake of a month or two regarding a 5-year employment you left 6 years ago is less of an issue than a 6 month gap last year. Chances are that unless the mistake is bad enough to appear deliberately dishonest, and unless the mistake materially changes your experience level (ie adds experience), it's unlikely to cause any serious issues.
– Jon Story
Sep 1 '15 at 15:57