MBB - Can I ask if I have passed the background checks

Hi Anonymous,

Actually it's 'best practice' that the offer is depending on a successful background check, otherwise it wouldn't even make sense - so nothing to worry about unless you misrepresented something from your past.

1) Yes you could and it would not hurt, and I know it's a hard time waiting without up-to-date information. Will it add a lot of value, especially assuming you did not hide anything? Probably not, but if it makes you feel better why not calling them and ask.

2) No, it's a standard procedure done - you will hear only in case of doubts or issues.

Enjoy your time meanwhile!

Hope that helps - if so, please be so kind and give it a thumbs-up with the green upvote button below!

Robert

Hi!

Don't worry - this is a standard procedure which is done in the background, and if all is fine the firm won't contact you about it. Maybe just reach out to HR to ask about the process leading up to your start date.

Cheers, Sidi

Hi there,

I understand your concern but there's really no need to worry as long as you answered truthfully.

1. To be honest, I wouldn't, but if it relieves some worry, there isn't harm done (unless you come across wrong)

2.No, they don't tell you when they are complete. Honestly, pretty soon you should receive and "Introduction" email - I would personally just wait for this!

Hi there,

Congrats on your offer. If you didn’t lie, you absolutely have nothing to worry about this step. I would not even contact HR, unless you have admin stuff pending.

You will hear from them only if there are issues.

Best,
Francesco

Dear A,

Conratulations to your offer!

Don't worry - either everything is fine and you didn't lie or smth wrong, HR will contact you soon. 

Wish you best of luck. 

Best,

André

As long as you stated everything accurately there is nothing to worry about with regards to the background check. Sometimes its hard to get information so takes a little longer thats it

Only raised if there is an issue. Don't worry about it. 

Hi there, 

Congratulations on the offer!

It’s better to wait a little bit. No worries, just wait for HR call or mail.

Do you need any further help?

All the best,

GB

You would already know if you had not passed the check. It's a formality, so I wouldn't worry about it. I don't think I was actually notified when mine was done, so you should just expect the starting date to go ahead as planned.

You can, but as long you didn't lie, there's no issue here, you can assume you passed.

Hello!

Don´t worry, everyone passes it, and if they find anything they would let you know so you can clarify with them. 

Background checks are nothing to be worried about, as long as you haven´t lied (e.g., saying that you graduated from Uni X when you didn´t, or that you worked in Company Y 2 years instead of 6 months). Minor things, such as 1 month differences, etc. don´t matter. 

Most of the times, they are done by 3rd party companies to which the job is externalized. If they find any discrepancy, they contact you first and clarify it with you. 

For instance, with the MIT background check I had the issue that the external name of my Amazon job is not the same as the one Amazon uses internally -and that was the name given in the certificated that Amazon gives oficially-. It was easily solved by an HR doc that explained that both were the same thing. 

Hope it helps!

Cheers, 

Clara