Question about background check: honest mistake with dates

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 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

This is unlikely to be an issue. You had an intership there, and it was for the duration you mentioned, so it clearly a “typo” and not you trying to commit any type of fraud. 

Of course, it's always better to correct in advance - send them an email (if you have one) or call them and explain the situation. It won't be an issue.

Hi Anonymous,

congratulations on your offer! As mentioned in the other replies, I would simply notify that to HR. I don't see possible implications in terms of the offer since it is a minor difference not changing the core of your CV.

Best,

Francesco

Hi,

The background check is supposed to check several things:

• If you committed any fraud / crime
• if you have any equity

The exact dates are not important but you can always e-mail the recruiter.

Best!

Hi,
I truly believe that speaking up is always better than being asked later - and the mistake is close to irrelevant so you really have nothing to lose