Worried About "Involuntary" Exit on My Record: Will It Affect Future Job Applications?

Hi all,

I need some real help here. I have resigned from my job due to personal issues where the employer asked me to serve a notice period, but I requested and obtained a waiver for the same. I have received a relieving letter from my employer accepting my resignation. However, the exit type is marked as Involuntary. Will this exit type cause issues in my background verification when I apply for a new job? Please, someone respond, I am so worried.

You need to speak to your former employer and ask why they have marked your departure as involuntary. This designation is typically used when an individual has been terminated or laid off, both of which can be detrimental when applying for a new job.

It would be beneficial to reach out to the HR department in your previous company to inquire about the possibility of having this status changed.

Additionally, make sure to retain all documentation related to your resignation, including any requests for waiver and the company's approval for an early release.

Thank you for your response. My relieving letter states, "Thank you for your decision, and we accept your resignation," and it includes my joining date and resignation date. There is no mention of it being involuntary in the letter. However, I noticed in the full and final statement, where it was listed with my employee ID, that the exit type is mentioned as involuntary.

Therefore, to a future employer, I will be presenting my relieving letter, not the calculation sheet. Will the background verification reveal this exit type and cause an issue?

Background Check Considerations

Generally, background checks follow a format that includes details of the employee, period of work, nature of employment, reason for leaving, and any remarks that the employer would like to include. Most companies would only confirm employment without adding any additional information. However, if there are internal records where someone has a grievance against you, it could potentially become a problem.

I recommend visiting the HR head of your previous company to discuss why their internal records show your departure as involuntary. If possible, try to have this information corrected. It is unlikely to cause significant issues, but it is best to address it proactively.