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Background Check

Does the MBB firm check with the company you've worked with about your employment? and what sort of questions do they ask?

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Clara
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on Nov 15, 2020
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Hello!

Nothing to worry about.

The background check is something that gets everyone nervous, but the only reason you should be is if you clearly lied (e.g., saying you worked 2 years in X, when you didn´t, etc.)

Questions are only to verify that you told the truth, nothing regarding perfomance, assesment about you, etc. Bureaocracy ;)

Best,

Clara

Ian
Coach
on Nov 15, 2020
Top US BCG / MBB Coach - 5,000 sessions |Tech, Platinion, Big 4 | 9/9 personal interviews passed | 95% candidate success

Yes they do.

The main things they look to confirm are:

  • Employment dates
  • Role
  • That you weren't fired for performance/rule breaking issues
on Nov 14, 2020
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success: ➡ interviewoffers.com | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

Hi there,

Yes they do. The background check aims to verify that what you wrote in the CV is true. Thus they check:

  • You actually worked there
  • Position you had
  • Period of employment

Best,

Francesco

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on Nov 14, 2020

Yes, they typically do. They will check the hard facts of your CV: Whether you have indeed worked there during the time you claim in your CV.

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edited on Nov 14, 2020

Hi, please search the Q&A forum. This question has been answered many times at length.

All the best.

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Gaurav
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on Nov 14, 2020
#1 MBB Coach(Placed 750+ in MBBs & 1250+ in Tier2)| The Only 360° coach(Ex-McKinsey+Certified Coach+Active recruiter)

Hi there,

Yes, they usually check if you really worked, what was your real position there, and for how long.
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