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Must I list a previous company in my resume?
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I was hired for reputed Company A as a fresher from campus recruitment.
After five months, I was asked to resign (not terminated or fired) as I could not pass the tests they conduct during their training.
Luckily I got into Company B. I chose to ignore my five months with Company A and go in as a fresher. I don't want to list anything to do with Company A on my resume at all in the future.
Will Company B or future employers be able to find out about my time with Company A from a background check?
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I was hired for reputed Company A as a fresher from campus recruitment.
After five months, I was asked to resign (not terminated or fired) as I could not pass the tests they conduct during their training.
Luckily I got into Company B. I chose to ignore my five months with Company A and go in as a fresher. I don't want to list anything to do with Company A on my resume at all in the future.
Will Company B or future employers be able to find out about my time with Company A from a background check?
resume india
edited Jul 25 '14 at 2:12
Matt Giltaji
1,62821425
asked Jul 25 '14 at 0:09
Ram CK
211
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Hi Ram CK and welcome to the Workplace! I've edited your question to better fit our format and hopefully get you better answers. Please feel free to edit if I've messed anything up or to make any improvements. I hope to see you around :D
– Matt Giltaji
Jul 25 '14 at 0:50
possible duplicate of workplace.stackexchange.com/questions/21541/…
– PurpleVermont
Jul 25 '14 at 3:00
I would think company B would have done a background check before hiring you and not after.
– user8365
Jul 25 '14 at 11:36
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I was hired for reputed Company A as a fresher from campus recruitment.
After five months, I was asked to resign (not terminated or fired) as I could not pass the tests they conduct during their training.
Luckily I got into Company B. I chose to ignore my five months with Company A and go in as a fresher. I don't want to list anything to do with Company A on my resume at all in the future.
Will Company B or future employers be able to find out about my time with Company A from a background check?
resume india
edited Jul 25 '14 at 2:12
Matt Giltaji
1,62821425
asked Jul 25 '14 at 0:09
Ram CK
211
I was hired for reputed Company A as a fresher from campus recruitment.
After five months, I was asked to resign (not terminated or fired) as I could not pass the tests they conduct during their training.
Luckily I got into Company B. I chose to ignore my five months with Company A and go in as a fresher. I don't want to list anything to do with Company A on my resume at all in the future.
Will Company B or future employers be able to find out about my time with Company A from a background check?
resume india
edited Jul 25 '14 at 2:12
Matt Giltaji
1,62821425
asked Jul 25 '14 at 0:09
Ram CK
211
edited Jul 25 '14 at 2:12
Matt Giltaji
1,62821425
edited Jul 25 '14 at 2:12
Matt Giltaji
1,62821425
edited Jul 25 '14 at 2:12
Matt Giltaji
1,62821425
1,62821425
asked Jul 25 '14 at 0:09
Ram CK
211
asked Jul 25 '14 at 0:09
Ram CK
211
asked Jul 25 '14 at 0:09
Ram CK
211
211
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Hi Ram CK and welcome to the Workplace! I've edited your question to better fit our format and hopefully get you better answers. Please feel free to edit if I've messed anything up or to make any improvements. I hope to see you around :D
– Matt Giltaji
Jul 25 '14 at 0:50
possible duplicate of workplace.stackexchange.com/questions/21541/…
– PurpleVermont
Jul 25 '14 at 3:00
I would think company B would have done a background check before hiring you and not after.
– user8365
Jul 25 '14 at 11:36
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Hi Ram CK and welcome to the Workplace! I've edited your question to better fit our format and hopefully get you better answers. Please feel free to edit if I've messed anything up or to make any improvements. I hope to see you around :D
– Matt Giltaji
Jul 25 '14 at 0:50
possible duplicate of workplace.stackexchange.com/questions/21541/…
– PurpleVermont
Jul 25 '14 at 3:00
I would think company B would have done a background check before hiring you and not after.
– user8365
Jul 25 '14 at 11:36
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Hi Ram CK and welcome to the Workplace! I've edited your question to better fit our format and hopefully get you better answers. Please feel free to edit if I've messed anything up or to make any improvements. I hope to see you around :D
– Matt Giltaji
Jul 25 '14 at 0:50
Hi Ram CK and welcome to the Workplace! I've edited your question to better fit our format and hopefully get you better answers. Please feel free to edit if I've messed anything up or to make any improvements. I hope to see you around :D
– Matt Giltaji
Jul 25 '14 at 0:50
possible duplicate of workplace.stackexchange.com/questions/21541/…
– PurpleVermont
Jul 25 '14 at 3:00
possible duplicate of workplace.stackexchange.com/questions/21541/…
– PurpleVermont
Jul 25 '14 at 3:00
I would think company B would have done a background check before hiring you and not after.
– user8365
Jul 25 '14 at 11:36
I would think company B would have done a background check before hiring you and not after.
– user8365
Jul 25 '14 at 11:36
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The time line in your resume must be complete. For instance (not yours), if there's a gap, have a reason for it, and be ready to explain why it was, and what you did while you were idle. "Tutored kids on spreadsheets at the Library", or something.
In the US, with the privacy laws being what they are, one of the few things a company can ask a former employer, and one of the few things they can answer, is your dates of employment. Dates on a resume are easily and usually verified. If there's a problem (Company A), you can survive if you're honest. If someone discovers a problem without your admitting it up front, your resume won't even hit the edge on it's way to the circular file.
Everybody stumbles sometime. Myself, many times. I used to ask potential vendors for 6 references. 3 where thing went well, and 3 where they didn't. I wanted to know how they reacted when an installation wasn't going well. If they were honest, and capable, I got all 6 references. If I didn't get all 6, they didn't sell to me. I'd suggest you do the same. If you had a problem with Company A, explain it; explain what you learned from the experience, and why you're now better for the experience. People respect honesty, it's not that common.
Keep at it, you'll find a place to shine. Best of luck to you.
answered Jul 25 '14 at 5:30
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You were lucky because of a small timeline gap. It is possible to find out by background checks. It is appropriate for you to mention company A in the resume for your future prospects as there would be a timeline gap in your resume. You could come up with a good reasons to answer this question if you were asked in future why you left A to move to B, instead of pointing out the actual reason.
answered Jul 25 '14 at 7:32
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Will Company B or future employers be able to find out about my time
with Company A from a background check?
Yes.
A thorough enough background check would be able to determine that you worked for Company A for 5 months. An extremely thorough check would be able to determine the circumstances under which you resigned/were asked to leave/was fired.
That said, many companies don't conduct very thorough background checks.
So yes, future employers are able, but many won't bother. You have to decide how lucky you feel, and what you would say if your omission was discovered.
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3 Answers
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3 Answers
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The time line in your resume must be complete. For instance (not yours), if there's a gap, have a reason for it, and be ready to explain why it was, and what you did while you were idle. "Tutored kids on spreadsheets at the Library", or something.
In the US, with the privacy laws being what they are, one of the few things a company can ask a former employer, and one of the few things they can answer, is your dates of employment. Dates on a resume are easily and usually verified. If there's a problem (Company A), you can survive if you're honest. If someone discovers a problem without your admitting it up front, your resume won't even hit the edge on it's way to the circular file.
Everybody stumbles sometime. Myself, many times. I used to ask potential vendors for 6 references. 3 where thing went well, and 3 where they didn't. I wanted to know how they reacted when an installation wasn't going well. If they were honest, and capable, I got all 6 references. If I didn't get all 6, they didn't sell to me. I'd suggest you do the same. If you had a problem with Company A, explain it; explain what you learned from the experience, and why you're now better for the experience. People respect honesty, it's not that common.
Keep at it, you'll find a place to shine. Best of luck to you.
answered Jul 25 '14 at 5:30
System 360
50139
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up vote
3
down vote
The time line in your resume must be complete. For instance (not yours), if there's a gap, have a reason for it, and be ready to explain why it was, and what you did while you were idle. "Tutored kids on spreadsheets at the Library", or something.
In the US, with the privacy laws being what they are, one of the few things a company can ask a former employer, and one of the few things they can answer, is your dates of employment. Dates on a resume are easily and usually verified. If there's a problem (Company A), you can survive if you're honest. If someone discovers a problem without your admitting it up front, your resume won't even hit the edge on it's way to the circular file.
Everybody stumbles sometime. Myself, many times. I used to ask potential vendors for 6 references. 3 where thing went well, and 3 where they didn't. I wanted to know how they reacted when an installation wasn't going well. If they were honest, and capable, I got all 6 references. If I didn't get all 6, they didn't sell to me. I'd suggest you do the same. If you had a problem with Company A, explain it; explain what you learned from the experience, and why you're now better for the experience. People respect honesty, it's not that common.
Keep at it, you'll find a place to shine. Best of luck to you.
answered Jul 25 '14 at 5:30
System 360
50139
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
3
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up vote
3
down vote
The time line in your resume must be complete. For instance (not yours), if there's a gap, have a reason for it, and be ready to explain why it was, and what you did while you were idle. "Tutored kids on spreadsheets at the Library", or something.
In the US, with the privacy laws being what they are, one of the few things a company can ask a former employer, and one of the few things they can answer, is your dates of employment. Dates on a resume are easily and usually verified. If there's a problem (Company A), you can survive if you're honest. If someone discovers a problem without your admitting it up front, your resume won't even hit the edge on it's way to the circular file.
Everybody stumbles sometime. Myself, many times. I used to ask potential vendors for 6 references. 3 where thing went well, and 3 where they didn't. I wanted to know how they reacted when an installation wasn't going well. If they were honest, and capable, I got all 6 references. If I didn't get all 6, they didn't sell to me. I'd suggest you do the same. If you had a problem with Company A, explain it; explain what you learned from the experience, and why you're now better for the experience. People respect honesty, it's not that common.
Keep at it, you'll find a place to shine. Best of luck to you.
answered Jul 25 '14 at 5:30
System 360
50139
The time line in your resume must be complete. For instance (not yours), if there's a gap, have a reason for it, and be ready to explain why it was, and what you did while you were idle. "Tutored kids on spreadsheets at the Library", or something.
In the US, with the privacy laws being what they are, one of the few things a company can ask a former employer, and one of the few things they can answer, is your dates of employment. Dates on a resume are easily and usually verified. If there's a problem (Company A), you can survive if you're honest. If someone discovers a problem without your admitting it up front, your resume won't even hit the edge on it's way to the circular file.
Everybody stumbles sometime. Myself, many times. I used to ask potential vendors for 6 references. 3 where thing went well, and 3 where they didn't. I wanted to know how they reacted when an installation wasn't going well. If they were honest, and capable, I got all 6 references. If I didn't get all 6, they didn't sell to me. I'd suggest you do the same. If you had a problem with Company A, explain it; explain what you learned from the experience, and why you're now better for the experience. People respect honesty, it's not that common.
Keep at it, you'll find a place to shine. Best of luck to you.
answered Jul 25 '14 at 5:30
System 360
50139
edited Jul 26 '14 at 1:12
answered Jul 25 '14 at 5:30
System 360
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answered Jul 25 '14 at 5:30
System 360
50139
answered Jul 25 '14 at 5:30
System 360
50139
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You were lucky because of a small timeline gap. It is possible to find out by background checks. It is appropriate for you to mention company A in the resume for your future prospects as there would be a timeline gap in your resume. You could come up with a good reasons to answer this question if you were asked in future why you left A to move to B, instead of pointing out the actual reason.
answered Jul 25 '14 at 7:32
watercooler
2,34911022
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
2
down vote
You were lucky because of a small timeline gap. It is possible to find out by background checks. It is appropriate for you to mention company A in the resume for your future prospects as there would be a timeline gap in your resume. You could come up with a good reasons to answer this question if you were asked in future why you left A to move to B, instead of pointing out the actual reason.
answered Jul 25 '14 at 7:32
watercooler
2,34911022
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
2
down vote
up vote
2
down vote
You were lucky because of a small timeline gap. It is possible to find out by background checks. It is appropriate for you to mention company A in the resume for your future prospects as there would be a timeline gap in your resume. You could come up with a good reasons to answer this question if you were asked in future why you left A to move to B, instead of pointing out the actual reason.
answered Jul 25 '14 at 7:32
watercooler
2,34911022
You were lucky because of a small timeline gap. It is possible to find out by background checks. It is appropriate for you to mention company A in the resume for your future prospects as there would be a timeline gap in your resume. You could come up with a good reasons to answer this question if you were asked in future why you left A to move to B, instead of pointing out the actual reason.
answered Jul 25 '14 at 7:32
watercooler
2,34911022
answered Jul 25 '14 at 7:32
watercooler
2,34911022
answered Jul 25 '14 at 7:32
watercooler
2,34911022
answered Jul 25 '14 at 7:32
watercooler
2,34911022
2,34911022
suggest improvements |Â
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
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Will Company B or future employers be able to find out about my time
with Company A from a background check?
Yes.
A thorough enough background check would be able to determine that you worked for Company A for 5 months. An extremely thorough check would be able to determine the circumstances under which you resigned/were asked to leave/was fired.
That said, many companies don't conduct very thorough background checks.
So yes, future employers are able, but many won't bother. You have to decide how lucky you feel, and what you would say if your omission was discovered.
answered Jul 25 '14 at 11:29
Joe Strazzere
223k106657926
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
2
down vote
Will Company B or future employers be able to find out about my time
with Company A from a background check?
Yes.
A thorough enough background check would be able to determine that you worked for Company A for 5 months. An extremely thorough check would be able to determine the circumstances under which you resigned/were asked to leave/was fired.
That said, many companies don't conduct very thorough background checks.
So yes, future employers are able, but many won't bother. You have to decide how lucky you feel, and what you would say if your omission was discovered.
answered Jul 25 '14 at 11:29
Joe Strazzere
223k106657926
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
2
down vote
up vote
2
down vote
Will Company B or future employers be able to find out about my time
with Company A from a background check?
Yes.
A thorough enough background check would be able to determine that you worked for Company A for 5 months. An extremely thorough check would be able to determine the circumstances under which you resigned/were asked to leave/was fired.
That said, many companies don't conduct very thorough background checks.
So yes, future employers are able, but many won't bother. You have to decide how lucky you feel, and what you would say if your omission was discovered.
answered Jul 25 '14 at 11:29
Joe Strazzere
223k106657926
Will Company B or future employers be able to find out about my time
with Company A from a background check?
Yes.
A thorough enough background check would be able to determine that you worked for Company A for 5 months. An extremely thorough check would be able to determine the circumstances under which you resigned/were asked to leave/was fired.
That said, many companies don't conduct very thorough background checks.
So yes, future employers are able, but many won't bother. You have to decide how lucky you feel, and what you would say if your omission was discovered.
answered Jul 25 '14 at 11:29
Joe Strazzere
223k106657926
answered Jul 25 '14 at 11:29
Joe Strazzere
223k106657926
answered Jul 25 '14 at 11:29
Joe Strazzere
223k106657926
answered Jul 25 '14 at 11:29
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Hi Ram CK and welcome to the Workplace! I've edited your question to better fit our format and hopefully get you better answers. Please feel free to edit if I've messed anything up or to make any improvements. I hope to see you around :D
– Matt Giltaji
Jul 25 '14 at 0:50
possible duplicate of workplace.stackexchange.com/questions/21541/…
– PurpleVermont
Jul 25 '14 at 3:00
I would think company B would have done a background check before hiring you and not after.
– user8365
Jul 25 '14 at 11:36