Background Check Worries: How to Handle Missing Documents from a Closed Company?

Hi all, I was working for a small company (A) and after working for 1.1 years, I resigned. After that, I joined another organization (B). At that time, they conducted a background verification, which was successful because my previous company was running. In company B, I worked there for 1.8 years. Now, I have received another offer from Company C. The new organization has started a background verification, and my first company (A) is closed. I have a relieving letter, experience letter, offer letter, 3 months of payslips, and a relieving email provided by the company, all of which I have already submitted to company C. However, the new organization is asking for Form 16 and bank statements. I have informed them that I was receiving my salary in cash.

Could you please suggest how I can convince HR, or will this be a big problem?

Thank you.

Hello,

It seems like you're in a tough spot. However, don't worry. Here are some steps you can take to address this issue:

1. 📝 **Explain the Situation in Detail**: First, you should clearly communicate your situation to HR in Company C. Explain that your first company was a small organization where salary was given in cash, and hence you don't have a Form 16 or bank statements.

2. 📎 **Provide All Available Documents**: Submit all the documents you have related to your employment at Company A. This includes your offer letter, relieving letter, experience letter, pay slips, and the relieving mail. These documents will help establish your employment history at Company A.

3. 🏢 **Contact Your Second Employer**: Reach out to Company B, where your background verification was successfully done. They might have a record of this verification and could possibly provide a statement or documentation confirming that the verification was completed successfully.

4. 📄 **Affidavit**: If the HR at Company C is still not convinced, you might consider getting an affidavit from a notary public that asserts your claim. This is a legally recognized document and might provide the assurance they need.

5. 🤝 **Negotiate**: If all else fails, try to negotiate with Company C. If they are keen on hiring you, they might be willing to overlook this hurdle, especially since you've been transparent about the situation.

Remember, honesty is the best policy in such situations. It might take some time and patience, but with clear communication, you should be able to resolve this issue. Good luck!