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Offer rescinded - impact on background check? (US)

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Hi there, First of all, I am sorry to hear about the rescinded offer from the boutique consulting firm! I would be happy to share my thoughts on your situation: First of all, honesty is key in such situations. It's impo ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Background Check in the Middle East after accepting offer

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Cristian

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In short, (you're not going to like this answer), it depends :) It depends on the firm and the office. Typically, you provide them with the information through your application. Then they hire an external provider to d ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Hi there, No, don't worry about this at all. Even if they do background checks (which they rarely, almost never do), you can explain this situation if they ask you about it. As long as you didn't purposefully try to d ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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McKinsey background check duration

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Udayan

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It usually takes 2 weeks but depends on whether there’s any issues to dig into or the volume of checks etc.

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Background check McKinsey - Offer withdrawal?

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None of the examples is of material significance. You worked in both places, I assume with the role you stated, and to be honest both are “low relevance” jobs. The “insight” one states from there is that you had work ex ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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MBB background check GPA difference

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Hi there, congratulations!Should not be an issue here - background checks are not an exact maths and GPA calculation methodology is often more nuanced and school-specific. Would not worry too much about it.All the best ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Hi there, Would not worry too much about it in this exact scenario. Normally, as long as the inaccuracy is limited (e.g. you state correct duration, but had a typo on the actual time frame), should not be a major issu ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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How are transcripts checked during the background check?

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This depends on the firm, but as long as what you state on your CV reflects reality (e.g. you do have the degree you claim to have from the school you claim you went to with the grades you stated), there's actually noth ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Background Check Europe

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They usually don't reach out to referrals unless there's no other way to verify your employment dates and position. The purpose of the checks is to insure you are the person you say you are and have the credentials y ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Does background check include the information provided in the employment screening form?

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Hi there, I don't imagine this would be a problem. If they have any questions about it, be open about how you chose to round the number. Don't worry about it more than necessary. Best, Cristian

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Hi there, Don't worry so much about this process. Is more of a formality and as long as you were fair and accurate in your CV you have no reason to be concerned. The people who perform the background checks can be rea ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Received Job Offer: Background Check Question -- honest mistake with GPA

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Hello! Congrats for the offer! No worries at all, they won´t check GPAs at this detail. They would double check the school and major, but that is about it. In the unlikely case they find discrepancies, they will ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Background check McKinsey - omitted info

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Hi there, Not at all. In case they ask, just make sure that you give them the rationale for why you omitted that job. Best of luck with the new job! Hope you'll enjoy it. Cristian

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Employment Verification for a defunct operation?

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Hi there, I wouldn't worry about it. Just explain them the situation if they ask about it, but I doubt they will. Best, Cristian

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Hi there, I was in the same situation and know for a fact that you will not be notified if all checks out with the background check. Hence, it may or may not be over, irrespective of other communication. Solution: As su ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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I've never seen or heard of that personally. But it's really up to the office to decide.

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Hello! 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 thin ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Nobody cares about your grades, you will be fine as long as you got the MBA.

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Hi there, here my thoughts… 1. Original high school diploma? Copy will suffice, but yes, they'll ask for it. 2. Do MBB call for verification? No, they neither have the time nor the appetite to do so across the board. Ev ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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