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I recently got a job offer for a company that I have really wanted to get into. The position that I had applied for is different from my current role of two years but the new role is going to be a role which I have 10 years of past experiences. In summary, I was trying to get back to a similar position that I was 2 years ago after realising that I don't really enjoy my current role. And I manage to convince my new employer that my skillsets is still there after 2 years. My concern now is on the background check that is about to be conducted. I have written in my resume that I have been in my current company for the past 2 Years when in fact I have been in 2 different companies over the 2 year period. I wasn't upfront about being in 2 different company over the 2 year period as I didn't want to appear that I was job hopping. The truth is, I was trying out a role I thought I might enjoy but it turns out to be not something I enjoy after trying out at 2 different companies. Now, after 2 years, am convinced is not for me. I know I should have been honest in my application but in my opinion my past 2 years experience is irrelevant for the new role I am about to take on, and hence it shouldn't really matter if the experience is from 1 or 2 companies.Is there anything I can do now before the background check begin? Should I come clean with my employment history ? What else can I do ?
Question is - can I call the pre-screening company to correct the details now or do I wait for them to find out and explain why later?
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I recently got a job offer for a company that I have really wanted to get into. The position that I had applied for is different from my current role of two years but the new role is going to be a role which I have 10 years of past experiences. In summary, I was trying to get back to a similar position that I was 2 years ago after realising that I don't really enjoy my current role. And I manage to convince my new employer that my skillsets is still there after 2 years. My concern now is on the background check that is about to be conducted. I have written in my resume that I have been in my current company for the past 2 Years when in fact I have been in 2 different companies over the 2 year period. I wasn't upfront about being in 2 different company over the 2 year period as I didn't want to appear that I was job hopping. The truth is, I was trying out a role I thought I might enjoy but it turns out to be not something I enjoy after trying out at 2 different companies. Now, after 2 years, am convinced is not for me. I know I should have been honest in my application but in my opinion my past 2 years experience is irrelevant for the new role I am about to take on, and hence it shouldn't really matter if the experience is from 1 or 2 companies.Is there anything I can do now before the background check begin? Should I come clean with my employment history ? What else can I do ?
Question is - can I call the pre-screening company to correct the details now or do I wait for them to find out and explain why later?
background-check
edited Dec 29 '14 at 13:55
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closed as off-topic by Jim G., Chris E, gnat, Jan Doggen, Garrison Neely Dec 29 '14 at 14:17
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- "Questions asking for advice on what to do are not practical answerable questions (e.g. "what job should I take?", or "what skills should I learn?"). Questions should get answers explaining why and how to make a decision, not advice on what to do. For more information, click here." – Jim G., Chris E, gnat, Jan Doggen, Garrison Neely
It is always better for them to find out about your lie from you than from a third-party (such as background check). I will make it even easier for you: 1. They are going to find out about your 2-jobs-thing anyway. 2. If they find out from the background check, they will withdraw the job offer. 3. If they find out from you, they might withdraw the offer or let you off one time in appreciation of your honesty. What do you think you should do?
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Dec 29 '14 at 9:19
um, what sort of background check is it? do you know what they are checking up on? sometimes a background check is just to make sure you're not a criminal...
– bharal
Dec 29 '14 at 14:17
i cannot give an answer as the question is on hold, but if i were you, i would just tell them that you messed up the CV you gave. don't say you lied - no no no - just say that you messed up the formatting/editing of the CV. This is assuming that you didn't verbally tell them about the 2 year job - because then they'll know you're lying, and then nothing would help you. People can mess up CVs, just say you accidentally submitted one that didn't have the right info.
– bharal
Dec 29 '14 at 14:19
@bharal She put the same info on the application as on the resume so I am curious to know how claiming that she made made the same inadvertent mistake on the resume as on the application - I am curious how that's going to work out
– Vietnhi Phuvan
Dec 29 '14 at 21:12
@bharal As Vietnhi Phuvan points out, the OP messed up both the CV and the application. Usually there is applicant's signature (in ink or digital) on the application. The OP needs to be responsible for that.
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Dec 30 '14 at 3:26
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I recently got a job offer for a company that I have really wanted to get into. The position that I had applied for is different from my current role of two years but the new role is going to be a role which I have 10 years of past experiences. In summary, I was trying to get back to a similar position that I was 2 years ago after realising that I don't really enjoy my current role. And I manage to convince my new employer that my skillsets is still there after 2 years. My concern now is on the background check that is about to be conducted. I have written in my resume that I have been in my current company for the past 2 Years when in fact I have been in 2 different companies over the 2 year period. I wasn't upfront about being in 2 different company over the 2 year period as I didn't want to appear that I was job hopping. The truth is, I was trying out a role I thought I might enjoy but it turns out to be not something I enjoy after trying out at 2 different companies. Now, after 2 years, am convinced is not for me. I know I should have been honest in my application but in my opinion my past 2 years experience is irrelevant for the new role I am about to take on, and hence it shouldn't really matter if the experience is from 1 or 2 companies.Is there anything I can do now before the background check begin? Should I come clean with my employment history ? What else can I do ?
Question is - can I call the pre-screening company to correct the details now or do I wait for them to find out and explain why later?
background-check
edited Dec 29 '14 at 13:55
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I recently got a job offer for a company that I have really wanted to get into. The position that I had applied for is different from my current role of two years but the new role is going to be a role which I have 10 years of past experiences. In summary, I was trying to get back to a similar position that I was 2 years ago after realising that I don't really enjoy my current role. And I manage to convince my new employer that my skillsets is still there after 2 years. My concern now is on the background check that is about to be conducted. I have written in my resume that I have been in my current company for the past 2 Years when in fact I have been in 2 different companies over the 2 year period. I wasn't upfront about being in 2 different company over the 2 year period as I didn't want to appear that I was job hopping. The truth is, I was trying out a role I thought I might enjoy but it turns out to be not something I enjoy after trying out at 2 different companies. Now, after 2 years, am convinced is not for me. I know I should have been honest in my application but in my opinion my past 2 years experience is irrelevant for the new role I am about to take on, and hence it shouldn't really matter if the experience is from 1 or 2 companies.Is there anything I can do now before the background check begin? Should I come clean with my employment history ? What else can I do ?
Question is - can I call the pre-screening company to correct the details now or do I wait for them to find out and explain why later?
background-check
edited Dec 29 '14 at 13:55
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asked Dec 28 '14 at 22:51
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edited Dec 29 '14 at 13:55
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closed as off-topic by Jim G., Chris E, gnat, Jan Doggen, Garrison Neely Dec 29 '14 at 14:17
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closed as off-topic by Jim G., Chris E, gnat, Jan Doggen, Garrison Neely Dec 29 '14 at 14:17
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- "Questions asking for advice on what to do are not practical answerable questions (e.g. "what job should I take?", or "what skills should I learn?"). Questions should get answers explaining why and how to make a decision, not advice on what to do. For more information, click here." – Jim G., Chris E, gnat, Jan Doggen, Garrison Neely
It is always better for them to find out about your lie from you than from a third-party (such as background check). I will make it even easier for you: 1. They are going to find out about your 2-jobs-thing anyway. 2. If they find out from the background check, they will withdraw the job offer. 3. If they find out from you, they might withdraw the offer or let you off one time in appreciation of your honesty. What do you think you should do?
– Masked Man♦
Dec 29 '14 at 9:19
um, what sort of background check is it? do you know what they are checking up on? sometimes a background check is just to make sure you're not a criminal...
– bharal
Dec 29 '14 at 14:17
i cannot give an answer as the question is on hold, but if i were you, i would just tell them that you messed up the CV you gave. don't say you lied - no no no - just say that you messed up the formatting/editing of the CV. This is assuming that you didn't verbally tell them about the 2 year job - because then they'll know you're lying, and then nothing would help you. People can mess up CVs, just say you accidentally submitted one that didn't have the right info.
– bharal
Dec 29 '14 at 14:19
@bharal She put the same info on the application as on the resume so I am curious to know how claiming that she made made the same inadvertent mistake on the resume as on the application - I am curious how that's going to work out
– Vietnhi Phuvan
Dec 29 '14 at 21:12
@bharal As Vietnhi Phuvan points out, the OP messed up both the CV and the application. Usually there is applicant's signature (in ink or digital) on the application. The OP needs to be responsible for that.
– scaaahu
Dec 30 '14 at 3:26
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It is always better for them to find out about your lie from you than from a third-party (such as background check). I will make it even easier for you: 1. They are going to find out about your 2-jobs-thing anyway. 2. If they find out from the background check, they will withdraw the job offer. 3. If they find out from you, they might withdraw the offer or let you off one time in appreciation of your honesty. What do you think you should do?
– Masked Man♦
Dec 29 '14 at 9:19
um, what sort of background check is it? do you know what they are checking up on? sometimes a background check is just to make sure you're not a criminal...
– bharal
Dec 29 '14 at 14:17
i cannot give an answer as the question is on hold, but if i were you, i would just tell them that you messed up the CV you gave. don't say you lied - no no no - just say that you messed up the formatting/editing of the CV. This is assuming that you didn't verbally tell them about the 2 year job - because then they'll know you're lying, and then nothing would help you. People can mess up CVs, just say you accidentally submitted one that didn't have the right info.
– bharal
Dec 29 '14 at 14:19
@bharal She put the same info on the application as on the resume so I am curious to know how claiming that she made made the same inadvertent mistake on the resume as on the application - I am curious how that's going to work out
– Vietnhi Phuvan
Dec 29 '14 at 21:12
@bharal As Vietnhi Phuvan points out, the OP messed up both the CV and the application. Usually there is applicant's signature (in ink or digital) on the application. The OP needs to be responsible for that.
– scaaahu
Dec 30 '14 at 3:26
It is always better for them to find out about your lie from you than from a third-party (such as background check). I will make it even easier for you: 1. They are going to find out about your 2-jobs-thing anyway. 2. If they find out from the background check, they will withdraw the job offer. 3. If they find out from you, they might withdraw the offer or let you off one time in appreciation of your honesty. What do you think you should do?
– Masked Man♦
Dec 29 '14 at 9:19
It is always better for them to find out about your lie from you than from a third-party (such as background check). I will make it even easier for you: 1. They are going to find out about your 2-jobs-thing anyway. 2. If they find out from the background check, they will withdraw the job offer. 3. If they find out from you, they might withdraw the offer or let you off one time in appreciation of your honesty. What do you think you should do?
– Masked Man♦
Dec 29 '14 at 9:19
um, what sort of background check is it? do you know what they are checking up on? sometimes a background check is just to make sure you're not a criminal...
– bharal
Dec 29 '14 at 14:17
um, what sort of background check is it? do you know what they are checking up on? sometimes a background check is just to make sure you're not a criminal...
– bharal
Dec 29 '14 at 14:17
i cannot give an answer as the question is on hold, but if i were you, i would just tell them that you messed up the CV you gave. don't say you lied - no no no - just say that you messed up the formatting/editing of the CV. This is assuming that you didn't verbally tell them about the 2 year job - because then they'll know you're lying, and then nothing would help you. People can mess up CVs, just say you accidentally submitted one that didn't have the right info.
– bharal
Dec 29 '14 at 14:19
i cannot give an answer as the question is on hold, but if i were you, i would just tell them that you messed up the CV you gave. don't say you lied - no no no - just say that you messed up the formatting/editing of the CV. This is assuming that you didn't verbally tell them about the 2 year job - because then they'll know you're lying, and then nothing would help you. People can mess up CVs, just say you accidentally submitted one that didn't have the right info.
– bharal
Dec 29 '14 at 14:19
@bharal She put the same info on the application as on the resume so I am curious to know how claiming that she made made the same inadvertent mistake on the resume as on the application - I am curious how that's going to work out
– Vietnhi Phuvan
Dec 29 '14 at 21:12
@bharal She put the same info on the application as on the resume so I am curious to know how claiming that she made made the same inadvertent mistake on the resume as on the application - I am curious how that's going to work out
– Vietnhi Phuvan
Dec 29 '14 at 21:12
@bharal As Vietnhi Phuvan points out, the OP messed up both the CV and the application. Usually there is applicant's signature (in ink or digital) on the application. The OP needs to be responsible for that.
– scaaahu
Dec 30 '14 at 3:26
@bharal As Vietnhi Phuvan points out, the OP messed up both the CV and the application. Usually there is applicant's signature (in ink or digital) on the application. The OP needs to be responsible for that.
– scaaahu
Dec 30 '14 at 3:26
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If you don't come clean, their background check is going to be a dud and if it's a dud, you are going to have to come up with a good explanation. Fast.
They're going to find out that the data in your application does not add up, so your choice is either you tell them before they hit the brick wall or you wait until they get back to you with the story in your application that doesn't add up. If you get proactive, you can to an extent shape perceptions. It's much harder to shape perceptions once the facts are on the front page.
You didn't want to be perceived as a job hopper but in order not to be perceived as a job hopper, you put yourself into a position where there is a pretty good chance that you'll be perceived as a liar. Personally, I'd rather come across as a job hopper than as a liar. A hundred times over. If I were to consider hiring you, the question in my mind is at what point can I say that you are telling me the truth? Frankly, I'd rather hire someone who is clearly less qualified but who tells me the truth than someone who has all the qualifications but whom I can't trust. All organizations run on trust and there is no telling what happens when trust is breached.
Lying on a resume is nowhere as serious as lying on an application. And you lied on an application. You'll have to come up with your own narrative.
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+1 For Lying on a resume is nowhere as serious as lying on an application.
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If you don't come clean, their background check is going to be a dud and if it's a dud, you are going to have to come up with a good explanation. Fast.
They're going to find out that the data in your application does not add up, so your choice is either you tell them before they hit the brick wall or you wait until they get back to you with the story in your application that doesn't add up. If you get proactive, you can to an extent shape perceptions. It's much harder to shape perceptions once the facts are on the front page.
You didn't want to be perceived as a job hopper but in order not to be perceived as a job hopper, you put yourself into a position where there is a pretty good chance that you'll be perceived as a liar. Personally, I'd rather come across as a job hopper than as a liar. A hundred times over. If I were to consider hiring you, the question in my mind is at what point can I say that you are telling me the truth? Frankly, I'd rather hire someone who is clearly less qualified but who tells me the truth than someone who has all the qualifications but whom I can't trust. All organizations run on trust and there is no telling what happens when trust is breached.
Lying on a resume is nowhere as serious as lying on an application. And you lied on an application. You'll have to come up with your own narrative.
answered Dec 28 '14 at 23:27
Vietnhi Phuvan
68.9k7118254
+1 For Lying on a resume is nowhere as serious as lying on an application.
– scaaahu
Dec 29 '14 at 6:52
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If you don't come clean, their background check is going to be a dud and if it's a dud, you are going to have to come up with a good explanation. Fast.
They're going to find out that the data in your application does not add up, so your choice is either you tell them before they hit the brick wall or you wait until they get back to you with the story in your application that doesn't add up. If you get proactive, you can to an extent shape perceptions. It's much harder to shape perceptions once the facts are on the front page.
You didn't want to be perceived as a job hopper but in order not to be perceived as a job hopper, you put yourself into a position where there is a pretty good chance that you'll be perceived as a liar. Personally, I'd rather come across as a job hopper than as a liar. A hundred times over. If I were to consider hiring you, the question in my mind is at what point can I say that you are telling me the truth? Frankly, I'd rather hire someone who is clearly less qualified but who tells me the truth than someone who has all the qualifications but whom I can't trust. All organizations run on trust and there is no telling what happens when trust is breached.
Lying on a resume is nowhere as serious as lying on an application. And you lied on an application. You'll have to come up with your own narrative.
answered Dec 28 '14 at 23:27
Vietnhi Phuvan
68.9k7118254
+1 For Lying on a resume is nowhere as serious as lying on an application.
– scaaahu
Dec 29 '14 at 6:52
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
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up vote
7
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If you don't come clean, their background check is going to be a dud and if it's a dud, you are going to have to come up with a good explanation. Fast.
They're going to find out that the data in your application does not add up, so your choice is either you tell them before they hit the brick wall or you wait until they get back to you with the story in your application that doesn't add up. If you get proactive, you can to an extent shape perceptions. It's much harder to shape perceptions once the facts are on the front page.
You didn't want to be perceived as a job hopper but in order not to be perceived as a job hopper, you put yourself into a position where there is a pretty good chance that you'll be perceived as a liar. Personally, I'd rather come across as a job hopper than as a liar. A hundred times over. If I were to consider hiring you, the question in my mind is at what point can I say that you are telling me the truth? Frankly, I'd rather hire someone who is clearly less qualified but who tells me the truth than someone who has all the qualifications but whom I can't trust. All organizations run on trust and there is no telling what happens when trust is breached.
Lying on a resume is nowhere as serious as lying on an application. And you lied on an application. You'll have to come up with your own narrative.
answered Dec 28 '14 at 23:27
Vietnhi Phuvan
68.9k7118254
If you don't come clean, their background check is going to be a dud and if it's a dud, you are going to have to come up with a good explanation. Fast.
They're going to find out that the data in your application does not add up, so your choice is either you tell them before they hit the brick wall or you wait until they get back to you with the story in your application that doesn't add up. If you get proactive, you can to an extent shape perceptions. It's much harder to shape perceptions once the facts are on the front page.
You didn't want to be perceived as a job hopper but in order not to be perceived as a job hopper, you put yourself into a position where there is a pretty good chance that you'll be perceived as a liar. Personally, I'd rather come across as a job hopper than as a liar. A hundred times over. If I were to consider hiring you, the question in my mind is at what point can I say that you are telling me the truth? Frankly, I'd rather hire someone who is clearly less qualified but who tells me the truth than someone who has all the qualifications but whom I can't trust. All organizations run on trust and there is no telling what happens when trust is breached.
Lying on a resume is nowhere as serious as lying on an application. And you lied on an application. You'll have to come up with your own narrative.
answered Dec 28 '14 at 23:27
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answered Dec 28 '14 at 23:27
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answered Dec 28 '14 at 23:27
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answered Dec 28 '14 at 23:27
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+1 For Lying on a resume is nowhere as serious as lying on an application.
– scaaahu
Dec 29 '14 at 6:52
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+1 For Lying on a resume is nowhere as serious as lying on an application.
– scaaahu
Dec 29 '14 at 6:52
+1 For Lying on a resume is nowhere as serious as lying on an application.
– scaaahu
Dec 29 '14 at 6:52
+1 For Lying on a resume is nowhere as serious as lying on an application.
– scaaahu
Dec 29 '14 at 6:52
suggest improvements |Â
It is always better for them to find out about your lie from you than from a third-party (such as background check). I will make it even easier for you: 1. They are going to find out about your 2-jobs-thing anyway. 2. If they find out from the background check, they will withdraw the job offer. 3. If they find out from you, they might withdraw the offer or let you off one time in appreciation of your honesty. What do you think you should do?
– Masked Man♦
Dec 29 '14 at 9:19
um, what sort of background check is it? do you know what they are checking up on? sometimes a background check is just to make sure you're not a criminal...
– bharal
Dec 29 '14 at 14:17
i cannot give an answer as the question is on hold, but if i were you, i would just tell them that you messed up the CV you gave. don't say you lied - no no no - just say that you messed up the formatting/editing of the CV. This is assuming that you didn't verbally tell them about the 2 year job - because then they'll know you're lying, and then nothing would help you. People can mess up CVs, just say you accidentally submitted one that didn't have the right info.
– bharal
Dec 29 '14 at 14:19
@bharal She put the same info on the application as on the resume so I am curious to know how claiming that she made made the same inadvertent mistake on the resume as on the application - I am curious how that's going to work out
– Vietnhi Phuvan
Dec 29 '14 at 21:12
@bharal As Vietnhi Phuvan points out, the OP messed up both the CV and the application. Usually there is applicant's signature (in ink or digital) on the application. The OP needs to be responsible for that.
– scaaahu
Dec 30 '14 at 3:26