Navigating Two Offers from the Same Company: Will It Affect My Background Check?

Offer Letter and Background Verification Concerns

Company X released an offer letter that was accepted for joining, and accordingly, I have submitted my resignation at my current company. The initial offer had a lower salary increase, prompting me to interview with Company X again after a month. I have successfully cleared all rounds once more and am currently awaiting the offer letter from HR after further discussions and document submissions. The second offer includes a significant salary hike.

Concerns About Background Verification

I am seeking guidance on whether having two offer letters from the same company will be checked during background verification. Both offers are for the same location of joining and work location. What steps should I take to prevent any potential legal issues or being blacklisted?

I have pursued this course of action to support higher expenses and professional growth, as the initial offer provided only a minimal salary increase. I would appreciate your guidance and opinion on this dilemma.

Sincerely,

Considerations for Multiple Offers

The first issue that will arise is how you can be certain that the second offer, with a better hike, will actually be extended to you. Secondly, the company is likely to connect the dots and discover their error. HR should have avoided this mix-up. Were your documents submitted after the first offer? It is better to be open and inform the company at the initial stage itself, leaving it to the company to rectify their mistake and be generous enough to pay you a higher salary. Anything else may lead to the withdrawal of offers. This is my opinion, and you should wait to see whether other members provide their opinions on your query.

Thank you, Nathrao.

Concerns about the Second Offer

The first issue that will come up is: how can you be sure that the second offer with a better hike will be extended to you? During the HR discussion, the HR representative mentioned a package that was higher than what had already been offered in Offer 1. However, I am requesting more. Were your documents submitted after the first offer? Yes, and the background verification was also completed.

Communicating with the Company

It is advisable to be open and inform the company at the initial stage itself. Allow the company to rectify their mistake and be generous enough to offer you a higher pay. Does "rectify their mistake" mean the withdrawal of both offers?

Modifications to Offer 1

Another point to consider is that the date of joining in the first offer letter (Offer 1) is being modified, and the updated Offer 1 will be sent to me in the coming weeks. HR mentioned that they have completed everything with Offer 1 and just need the joining formalities.

Background Verification Concerns

If the background verification is conducted after joining, is there a possibility that any discrepancies will not be noticed? If I join with Offer 2 on the specified date, will there be any issues? Any other issues may lead to the withdrawal of offers.

What does "anything" refer to?

Thank you.

Hi,

Just make sure that you get the second offer letter and acknowledge it with the latest date. Mention the date of joining in this letter.

Regards