Worried About Background Checks? How to Handle a Closed Previous Employer When Applying to TCS or CTS

Hello, currently, I'm working at a company since April 2011. I left my last company in March 2011, and just a year back (from 2016), the company closed due to some reasons. I have all the documents (appointment letter, relieving letter, Form 16, bank statements, pay slips).

Now, if I go to any other company, especially like Accenture, CTS, or TCS, will there be a problem in the background verification process? If I get an offer from TCS, should I inform them about this fact? Since the company closed, it's not our fault. Please suggest how to proceed further on this.

Regards

Could you please let me know if the MNC company will have any problems? Because that company was closed, and it was not my fault.

I agree with Mr. Raghunathan. There is a simple saying, "who asks the dead person." Similarly, a background check for a closed company is not possible; hence, it will not be done. Since you are aware of the closure of your ex-employer, it has to be mentioned wherever it is applicable. Moreover, you have evidence of serving that company and proof of salary, which I am sure will suffice.

Background Verification Concerns

I have worked in a small training institute, which is a Government of India skill development subsidiary, and it genuinely exists in Kolkata. I have an experience certificate from that organization but don't have salary slips, as I was paid in cash. I am trying to obtain other documents as well.

My second company was a private sector company that opened in January 2016. I joined in January 2016 and resigned in January 2017. This company closed in March due to issues created by the management team, who were taking money from applicants as bond money without the owner's permission. I am unsure if it will reopen.

I have been accepted into a good business school and will be taking admission there. My question is, what will happen to me after 2 years during verification?

In my second company, I have an offer letter, joining details, and other documents via official emails from the company's concerned email ID during my tenure. I have an experience certificate, a relieving letter, and salary slips for 3 months, although I was paid in cash here as well. I also have the acceptance of resignation from the company's recognized email ID. The company is still active and has MCA registration, but it's not open. The place exists, and I have contacts with the trainer of the company. I have also collected evidence like Facebook posts, LinkedIn profiles of other employees, and company picnic pictures.

Concerns About Future Employment

After I resign, how am I accountable for any issues or malpractices of the company? How am I supposed to convince the company's HR if I happen to get placed in an MNC after 2 years, say in 2019? Please help me, as I am worried about what happens after 2 years and after investing so much money in my MBA.

When we work in a company, we make many decisions and are also parties to many decisions. From your email, it is not clear what your roles and responsibilities were. You need not have any worries if you were not involved.

V. Raghunathan