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