I completed my B.Tech graduation in 2009. Subsequently, I joined the BPO sector in March 2010 and worked there until November 2011. Following that, I received a job offer in the IT field as a fresher. Despite having a 2-month notice period at the BPO, the new company required me to join within a week. I had no other option but to comply, although I did not disclose the entire truth. Instead, I stated that I could not continue in the role due to health issues. Unfortunately, I faced challenges in obtaining a proper relieving process, and as a result, I had to abscond from the BPO. Consequently, I was unable to procure my 20-month experience certificate from that organization.
My concern is whether this 2.5-year career break will pose any issues for my future prospects.
Thank you.
From India, Madras
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My concern is whether this 2.5-year career break will pose any issues for my future prospects.
Thank you.
From India, Madras
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If your current company does not have a problem, then why are you worried? It will only become a problem if you leave this current company in a similar manner. You will not have to hide this experience.
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Thank you all. Absconding, that's not my intention. My situation was like that. The current company does not have a problem. Even in the future, I don't want that BPO experience. But will the future company ask what you did for 2.5 years after completing your degree? At that time, what do I have to say? Should I tell the truth or hide that BPO experience?
From India, Madras
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Addressing the BPO Experience Dilemma
Thanks all. Absconding, that's not my intention. My situation was like that. The current company does not have a problem. Even in the future, I don't want that BPO experience. But the future company will ask, "What did you do for 2.5 years after completing your degree?"
At that time, what do I have to say? Shall I tell the truth or hide that BPO experience?
You still have not answered my question about adding this experience to your CV. Did you or not? If yes, you need to understand or accept that you may have to answer the same because this is not a question about a few months; it's 2.5 years, which is a big thing.
There are options for you. You can use these 2.5 years as employed with a BPO. You can say that you were out of a job for some education/course/study purpose and that you had to join the BPO to manage your expenses. Later, you found that you had to go back to your own field of work as per your career needs and educational background. By doing this, you can convince the recruiters, but you have to be confident in your answers.
Hope you like this idea because by doing this, you can find a solution to your problem of adding this BPO experience or not.
But the most important thing is that you should not take it too seriously and have to concentrate on your present work while keeping this in mind. This will help you in a mindset and prepare for future answers in this regard.
From India, Gurgaon
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Thanks all. Absconding, that's not my intention. My situation was like that. The current company does not have a problem. Even in the future, I don't want that BPO experience. But the future company will ask, "What did you do for 2.5 years after completing your degree?"
At that time, what do I have to say? Shall I tell the truth or hide that BPO experience?
You still have not answered my question about adding this experience to your CV. Did you or not? If yes, you need to understand or accept that you may have to answer the same because this is not a question about a few months; it's 2.5 years, which is a big thing.
There are options for you. You can use these 2.5 years as employed with a BPO. You can say that you were out of a job for some education/course/study purpose and that you had to join the BPO to manage your expenses. Later, you found that you had to go back to your own field of work as per your career needs and educational background. By doing this, you can convince the recruiters, but you have to be confident in your answers.
Hope you like this idea because by doing this, you can find a solution to your problem of adding this BPO experience or not.
But the most important thing is that you should not take it too seriously and have to concentrate on your present work while keeping this in mind. This will help you in a mindset and prepare for future answers in this regard.
From India, Gurgaon
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Thanks a lot for your help, Anil. I added that experience to my CV. However, the BPO experience was not considered as I joined as a fresher. When my current employer asked about the relieving letter for that BPO role, I told the truth. He mentioned, "You are joining as a fresher so it is not needed. However, for your future company, you will have to manage it."
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Addressing BPO Experience in Your CV
Thanks a lot for your help, Anil. I added that experience to my CV, but the BPO experience was not considered as I joined as a fresher. My current employer asked about a relieving letter for that BPO position, and I told him the truth. He said, "Since you are joining as a fresher, it is not needed. However, you will have to manage it for your future company."
It seems like you may have missed reading my previous reply and the last paragraph, or perhaps you didn't read it thoroughly. I understand that this BPO experience will not be counted. It is evident that you have included it in your CV, and for this reason, I suggested ways for you to address this with future recruiters.
Furthermore, if your current employer does not require an experience letter, there is no need to dwell on it too much. I have carefully read through your story and concerns, and as a result, provided you with a response in my recent reply that you can consider if it resonates with you.
Kind regards
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Thanks a lot for your help, Anil. I added that experience to my CV, but the BPO experience was not considered as I joined as a fresher. My current employer asked about a relieving letter for that BPO position, and I told him the truth. He said, "Since you are joining as a fresher, it is not needed. However, you will have to manage it for your future company."
It seems like you may have missed reading my previous reply and the last paragraph, or perhaps you didn't read it thoroughly. I understand that this BPO experience will not be counted. It is evident that you have included it in your CV, and for this reason, I suggested ways for you to address this with future recruiters.
Furthermore, if your current employer does not require an experience letter, there is no need to dwell on it too much. I have carefully read through your story and concerns, and as a result, provided you with a response in my recent reply that you can consider if it resonates with you.
Kind regards
From India, Gurgaon
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Dear friends,
I am in need of help and am very upset. I was working with a well-known BPO for approximately 1 year and 2 months to support my expenses and study needs. During that time, I completed some IT courses since I graduated in B.Tech. While working at the BPO, I secured an IT job that aligned with my IT skills and studies.
The IT job I secured is with a world-class company (I prefer not to disclose the name, but it is well-known among IT professionals). I requested immediate relief from the BPO and attempted to negotiate a buyout, which they did not accept. They insisted that I work for at least one more month without a buyout option. I am very confused.
The catch is that I needed to join the IT company within 5 days of the offer date; otherwise, they would retract the offer. I was elated at that moment and promptly joined the IT company. Now, it has been 3 years, and I am trying to switch to a new company, which is also very prominent, as I have received an offer. However, during the background verification process, it appears that my past BPO experience is marked as absconding. This issue has halted 4 more offers so far, and I am almost jobless despite possessing technical skills.
I revisited the BPO company, and they are willing to provide an experience certificate with no dues but with the word "ABSCOND." They remain rigid and are unwilling to issue me an experience letter without that disheartening term.
Seeking Advice on Employment Predicament
What can I do now? Does this imply that I won't secure a job at all? I have a family to support, and I am the sole breadwinner now. Unfortunately, I am also married. I feel like crying.
I seek some help and advice on this predicament I am facing. Can anyone provide guidance?
Thanks in advance for your responses.
From India, Bangalore
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I am in need of help and am very upset. I was working with a well-known BPO for approximately 1 year and 2 months to support my expenses and study needs. During that time, I completed some IT courses since I graduated in B.Tech. While working at the BPO, I secured an IT job that aligned with my IT skills and studies.
The IT job I secured is with a world-class company (I prefer not to disclose the name, but it is well-known among IT professionals). I requested immediate relief from the BPO and attempted to negotiate a buyout, which they did not accept. They insisted that I work for at least one more month without a buyout option. I am very confused.
The catch is that I needed to join the IT company within 5 days of the offer date; otherwise, they would retract the offer. I was elated at that moment and promptly joined the IT company. Now, it has been 3 years, and I am trying to switch to a new company, which is also very prominent, as I have received an offer. However, during the background verification process, it appears that my past BPO experience is marked as absconding. This issue has halted 4 more offers so far, and I am almost jobless despite possessing technical skills.
I revisited the BPO company, and they are willing to provide an experience certificate with no dues but with the word "ABSCOND." They remain rigid and are unwilling to issue me an experience letter without that disheartening term.
Seeking Advice on Employment Predicament
What can I do now? Does this imply that I won't secure a job at all? I have a family to support, and I am the sole breadwinner now. Unfortunately, I am also married. I feel like crying.
I seek some help and advice on this predicament I am facing. Can anyone provide guidance?
Thanks in advance for your responses.
From India, Bangalore
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Hi Anil and NrGuru, I have a similar kind of problem as NrGuru has. I have absconded from a BPO company since that's not my career itself. My current employer is a very big IT company, and I now have 3 years of experience. For the next opportunity, I have already received an offer letter. However, for the background verification, they are now asking about my BPO experience since I had issues due to absconding.
How to Deal with Background Verification Issues
How can I deal with this? I could not convince the BPO HR person to change the status, even though I said I would pay whatever. I am too worried and upset because of this issue. My relieving letter from the BPO has the word "ABSCONDED," which is very painful.
Impact on Future Job Prospects
Does this mean I won't get a job at all?
NrGuru and Anil, could you share your contact numbers in my email at [Email Removed For Privacy Reasons]? This is a very urgent case for me, and I need to get help. Please assist me, friends.
Thanks in advance.
Regards
From India, Bangalore
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How to Deal with Background Verification Issues
How can I deal with this? I could not convince the BPO HR person to change the status, even though I said I would pay whatever. I am too worried and upset because of this issue. My relieving letter from the BPO has the word "ABSCONDED," which is very painful.
Impact on Future Job Prospects
Does this mean I won't get a job at all?
NrGuru and Anil, could you share your contact numbers in my email at [Email Removed For Privacy Reasons]? This is a very urgent case for me, and I need to get help. Please assist me, friends.
Thanks in advance.
Regards
From India, Bangalore
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