Worried About Background Checks? How to Handle Missing Employer Details in Your Resume

Hi, I am joining an organization after a gap of almost 1 year and 3 months. However, I have removed my previous employer and added one consultancy that does not have EPF. Despite this, I have shown the EPF and UAN original, due to the high salary, to the new employer by making some changes. Is there any possibility that they will conduct a background verification with UAN and not provide me with the real offer letter? I do not understand why they have already given me an offer letter without performing any BGV. Now, to join them, they have requested me to submit all the documents, and one of the documents is related to the EPF from the previous organization, which I have shown them. Can I delete my previous employer details, or should I submit the previous employer document details which I have not included in my resume at all? Please suggest.

Hi, please submit genuine details related to your past employment. Any misrepresentation of past employment details may be revealed during the background verification (BGV) process. It is advisable to avoid submitting fictitious details.

Hi, here is the corrected input:

"Be genuine in documentation. Now all documents are digitalized, and you will have integrity issues if something not good is found out in the future. As a job seeker, always be truthful to employers. Most employers expect honest information. In case your data is already fed into PF records, they can find out your employment history, and EPFO has its own process for UAN linkage."

Understanding the Offer Letter and Background Verification

An offer letter is for offering you the job. It will be issued before you join, so it will be before background verification (BVG) is done. Some companies do BVG after joining, so the process followed is not wrong as such.

Clarification on Document Changes

You mentioned you made some changes. What are those? Did you fabricate some documents? So if I understand correctly, to avoid showing the 18-month gap, you showed a false employment statement of a company not covered by PF.

Potential Consequences and Next Steps

I think the company will easily find your previous history and then withdraw the offer. You better speak to them and clarify the matter.