Worried About Background Verification? Will My Extended Relieving Date Affect My Job Offer?

Background Verification Concern

Hello to everyone, this is regarding background verification. I attended an interview with a PAN India and well-known company. I have gone through several rounds of interviews with them and finally received an offer letter.

What is worrying me is that I extended my relieving date from my previous employment by 2 months. I resigned in December and conveyed that I am presently working with the same company. The fact is, I was eager and very much in need of employment and didn't want to lose this opportunity, so I happened to say this. Now the company is carrying out the BGV process. Is there any chance for me to lose this opportunity, which I don't want to? Do companies overlook the relieving date? I have good relations with the previous company and a fair conduct as well. Please advise me.

Regards

If your BGV is negative, then your present company can withdraw the offer. If you have a good relationship with your last company, try to convince them. Otherwise, only God can help you.

Consequences of Mismatch in Background Verification (BGV)

Any mismatch reported in BGV may result in the withdrawal of an offer or termination. You have to settle with the current employer. It may be agreed upon by obtaining a written request to keep you on board without wages.

Your message is not clear. Please clarify if you have accepted the offer letter and given a date for joining. If you have done so, then it is only right that you should inform your new company. It seems you asked for and extended your relieving date in your current company on your own. The current company did not ask you to, and you seem to have already served the required notice period. Is that correct?

In the above scenario, please inform the HR/Recruiter/your new boss at the new company that you will now be able to join only on xxx date and not the earlier date, and if that is fine. Normally, the company will not object. But if it is extended by too long a duration, then they may insist you join earlier. If they do, then it's up to you—do you want the new job more than your current job (I assume you do, else why did you even look for another job and resign from the current company?)—and if yes, then discuss with your current boss and HR a relieving date and provide the new company with the correct date and join. It appears your current company had no objection to your leaving them, so there should not be a problem. It's just a matter of negotiation. Keep the discussions calm and courteous. Always leave in a good way. Remember, you need your boss's recommendations/references in the future.

The BGV will not usually check current company dates and details till after you join the new company unless you have given them permission to contact the current company. So be very upfront with your new employer. It always pays to be honest.