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Background Check

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New answer on Nov 15, 2020
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Anonymous A asked on Nov 13, 2020

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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replied on Nov 15, 2020
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

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

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Ian
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replied on Nov 15, 2020
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Yes they do.

The main things they look to confirm are:

  • Employment dates
  • Role
  • That you weren't fired for performance/rule breaking issues
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Francesco
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replied on Nov 14, 2020
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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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Henning
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replied on Nov 14, 2020
Bain | passed >15 MBB interviews as a candidate

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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Gaurav
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replied on Nov 14, 2020
Ex-Mckinsey|Certified Career Coach |Placed 500+ candidates at MBB & other consultancies

Hi there,

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

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Adi
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updated an answer on Nov 14, 2020
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Hi, please search the Q&A forum. This question has been answered many times at length.

All the best.

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