Facing Resignation Over Misconduct: How Should I Explain This to Future Employers?

Hi, I have been asked to resign from the company due to misconduct on my side. It was done without my knowledge. So, when the HR discussion was done, they asked me to resign instead of terminating me. I didn't serve any notice period. I am a freshman and have worked for the company for 11 months. I also got the relieving letter, but it was a bit late as there was a delay in my F&F settlement. I resigned in August 2023, and I got my relieving letter in November 2023.

My question is:

1. How will this all impact my future?
2. How to explain this to my future employer? Should I explain the exact reason to him?

The relieving letter does not mention any misconduct or termination; it only states that you have been relieved following your resignation, correct? So, what is the issue when you face a new employer?

Hi, there will not be any impact, hopefully, unless you disclose the reason to the future employer. Present that due to some personal reasons, you had submitted your resignation on your own and got relieved.

However, in case of future Background Verification (BGV), we can't predict how your ex-employer will respond to it.

How can I explain why I didn't serve any notice period, and during my BGV, will they find anything? Should I explain the actual reason to my new employer, or tell them a different reason?

Hi, you may present some convincing reasons for immediate relief. As the employer relieved you properly, hopefully, they might provide a positive response, but we can't predict and assure. Sharing the actual reason might have an impact on your credibility. So, please take a call on this.

Notice Period and Background Verification

Serving or not serving the notice period is not an issue because if the employer is ready to waive off the notice period, the employee can be relieved earlier. As long as there are no negative comments in the relieving letter, the chances of it being pointed out in the background verification are very remote. Only an inhuman HR person who wishes to spoil someone's career would do it. Others will not go to that extent because what is the gain by disclosing such things?

Dear Vani,

I'm sorry to hear about your experience. It's important to be transparent with your future employer and explain the situation honestly. You can emphasize what you've learned from the experience and how you've grown from it. As for the impact on your future, it will depend on how you handle the situation moving forward.

Best of luck.