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Change in company name

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New answer on Jul 28, 2021
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Anonymous A asked on Jul 25, 2021

Hi experts, 

I have passed the initial screening and am invited to the interview. I am an experienced hire. 

Recently, the company where am I currently working has changed its name. However, in the CV I have mentioned the old name as that point in time the name had not been changed. 

Will it create any issues in the documentation process?

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Florian
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replied on Jul 26, 2021
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Hey there,

This is a non-issue :-) If you feel like you want to clarify, you can shoot an email to HR explaining the situation (which in my opinion is not needed).

Fingers crossed for your application.

Cheers,

Florian

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Ian
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replied on Jul 25, 2021
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Hi there,

You should be perfectly fine here! The name change is registered so the background check shouldn't have any issues with this. If they do, they'll simply reach out at which point you can clarify.

No need to worry!

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Erica
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replied on Jul 25, 2021
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Hi there. I don't think this will cause any issue as you didn't intentionally lie about or hide anything. When/if this comes up at background check after you receive the offer, just explain it to the checking agency :)

Hope this helps!

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Francesco
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replied on Jul 25, 2021
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Hi there,

I can’t see reasons why this could create an issue. It would be a problem if you had reported wrong information, which is not the case. I would not worry about it.

Hope this helps,

Francesco

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Adi
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replied on Jul 25, 2021
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Nope!

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Ken
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replied on Jul 25, 2021
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No issues!

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Udayan
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replied on Jul 28, 2021
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Not an issue - if you get an offer then you can submit the new name as part of the background check proces. 

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Simon
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replied on Jul 26, 2021
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Don´t worry :)

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