How Do I Explain My Experience Without an Offer Letter from a Fake Company?

Hi, I am Peter Parera from Pune. I have over 2 years of experience as a network engineer in an IT company. Now, I am looking to join another company. The issue is that my current company did not provide me with an offer letter, and I later discovered that it is a fake company. How should I communicate this to a potential new employer? I have the experience but lack the offer letter. Thank you.

Sorry Peter, it is Shivendra. You are a victim of the general market ailments, but it is not too late. Tell your next employer the truth. Fight hard on your part and ask them to compare your knowledge to that of a person with 2 years of experience. Since your first job was obtained at a time when you could be considered a novice, the truth is your best retreat.

It is not bad to be cheated; the shameful act is to cheat. Make sure you will be careful when joining the next company.

All the best,
Shivendra

You may not have the offer letter, but how did you receive your salary? Was the salary credited to your bank account? In case it was, you have the bank statement showing salary credits from that company. If you were paid through a cheque, you would still find its mention on your bank statement each time you deposited it in your account. You must have paid the taxes; hence, you might have the Form 16. If you were below the tax bracket, didn't you ever receive the salary statement? There are many communications that have happened between you and your company, describing what you need to deliver and other tasks. The salary slips and bank statements are legal and valid proof of your employment. Please do let us know about the document you have received from your last employer.

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Thank you, Shivendra, for providing valuable suggestions for me. I received my salary through a check, but I have two bank accounts, and sometimes I deposit it into either account. Should I submit both bank statements to the joining company?

I am awaiting your reply.

Thanks,
Peter

Thank you, Shivendra, for providing valuable suggestions for me. I received my salary through a check, but I have two bank accounts, and sometimes I deposit it into either of the bank accounts. Should I submit both bank statements to the joining company? I am awaiting your reply.

Thank you,
Peter

Documenting Your Professional Experience

That's all you need. Maintain the statements from both accounts; they are the valid legal proof that you offered your professional services to them. Now, take a closer look at every communication you had with your organization. Streamline the ones that include details about your roles, tasks to be delivered, skill sets you worked on, projects you handled, and any appreciation you received. Keep printouts of all such communications. It can be through emails with a company email ID or on any letterhead. Other than that, the Form 16 is another proof accepted by all companies, so keep it ready.

Finally, when you leave this organization, you may or may not get any communication from them. Hence, write a detailed testimonial for them, appreciating the time and experience you had with them. Please mention all your roles and duties delivered and thank each person to whom you reported. Keep a printout of it with you. You may or may not get a reply from them. In case you are lucky to get a reply, probably a similar thanks, keep a printout of the entire conversation. That should do you good. Keep a very grateful and non-threatening approach throughout, especially during your exit process.

Wish you all the best!

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