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I recently started a new job and will be applying this year. Given the short time I most likely won't be using the recommendation of my current manager. In that context is there any resume verification required to be done when submitting it? ie do b-schools contact the employer to verify the points or something along those lines?
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I recently started a new job and will be applying this year. Given the short time I most likely won't be using the recommendation of my current manager. In that context is there any resume verification required to be done when submitting it? ie do b-schools contact the employer to verify the points or something along those lines?
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Hi, and thanks for writing! Once you are accepted to an MBA program and enroll, there usually is a background check. During this check, only basic information is verified: employer, dates of employment, titles held, and compensation. Resume bullets are not verified at time of application or acceptance.

It's fine that you can't use your current manager as your recommender given your short duration at the job so far - just provide a brief explanation in the application.

Hope that helps!
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I recently started a new job and will be applying this year. Given the short time I most likely won't be using the recommendation of my current manager. In that context is there any resume verification required to be done when submitting it? ie do b-schools contact the employer to verify the points or something along those lines?

Hi, and thanks for writing! Once you are accepted to an MBA program and enroll, there usually is a background check. During this check, only basic information is verified: employer, dates of employment, titles held, and compensation. Resume bullets are not verified at time of application or acceptance.

It's fine that you can't use your current manager as your recommender given your short duration at the job so far - just provide a brief explanation in the application.

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Hi, I have a question. Background check companies verify basic info such as employer, titles, dates etc. but do they do the check for ALL former employers (full-time jobs, internships)? Thanks!
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They definitely check all full-time jobs, but I'm not sure about internships (I imagine this varies by program, since some applications don't ask for internships anyway, while some do). Hope that helps!


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I recently started a new job and will be applying this year. Given the short time I most likely won't be using the recommendation of my current manager. In that context is there any resume verification required to be done when submitting it? ie do b-schools contact the employer to verify the points or something along those lines?

Hi, and thanks for writing! Once you are accepted to an MBA program and enroll, there usually is a background check. During this check, only basic information is verified: employer, dates of employment, titles held, and compensation. Resume bullets are not verified at time of application or acceptance.

It's fine that you can't use your current manager as your recommender given your short duration at the job so far - just provide a brief explanation in the application.

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Hi, I have a question. Background check companies verify basic info such as employer, titles, dates etc. but do they do the check for ALL former employers (full-time jobs, internships)? Thanks!
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They definitely check all full-time jobs, but I'm not sure about internships (I imagine this varies by program, since some applications don't ask for internships anyway, while some do). Hope that helps!
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Thanks! Wondering if you know how we should properly address the "reason for leaving the job" section. Should we specify the type of termination: like fixed term contract or mutual termination etc. or the reason behind that?

I'm asking because years ago, I was a consultant for a few months, had a mission with a client, didn't really like the change of clients every now and then so I told this to my company and we agreed to end the trial period (Concretely the employer did for administrative reasons) I joined a month later my previous client as a full-time employee as there was an opportunity there and signed with them a fixed term contract. I left at the end of the term because the whole department was transferred to another country due to a merger, and I finally found my current job few months after. Should I mention all this or just specify it in the optional essay (employment gap). What should I mark for reasons behind leaving the job? 1) for the consultancy role: break of the trial period? 2) fixed-term contract?

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I recently started a new job and will be applying this year. Given the short time I most likely won't be using the recommendation of my current manager. In that context is there any resume verification required to be done when submitting it? ie do b-schools contact the employer to verify the points or something along those lines?

Hi, and thanks for writing! Once you are accepted to an MBA program and enroll, there usually is a background check. During this check, only basic information is verified: employer, dates of employment, titles held, and compensation. Resume bullets are not verified at time of application or acceptance.

It's fine that you can't use your current manager as your recommender given your short duration at the job so far - just provide a brief explanation in the application.

Hope that helps!
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Thanks a lot for answering the query!
So from what I understand, there's absolutely no check on the specifics of the resume. So won't candidates just end up exaggerating or at times outright lying about things they might not have done in their roles?
My concern is if there's an initiative I've led at my firm and another candidate is also writing "led the initiative" despite her/him being just a member of the initiative, both the candidates would be the same for the adcom right?
Does this also hold true for what candidates write about their work with non-profits?
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While schools don't officially verify points on the resume, candidates are expected to demonstrate integrity throughout the application process. The letters of recommendation (even if they cover points separate from/beyond what's on the resume) will provide the school with an objective perspective of each candidate's strengths and achievements too. Also, in some of the interviews (style varies by program), the interviewer may ask you to elaborate on/provide more context on bullet points that intrigue them, so you have to be prepared to discuss anything that you claim on your resume.

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I recently started a new job and will be applying this year. Given the short time I most likely won't be using the recommendation of my current manager. In that context is there any resume verification required to be done when submitting it? ie do b-schools contact the employer to verify the points or something along those lines?

Hi, and thanks for writing! Once you are accepted to an MBA program and enroll, there usually is a background check. During this check, only basic information is verified: employer, dates of employment, titles held, and compensation. Resume bullets are not verified at time of application or acceptance.

It's fine that you can't use your current manager as your recommender given your short duration at the job so far - just provide a brief explanation in the application.

Hope that helps!

Thanks a lot for answering the query!
So from what I understand, there's absolutely no check on the specifics of the resume. So won't candidates just end up exaggerating or at times outright lying about things they might not have done in their roles?
My concern is if there's an initiative I've led at my firm and another candidate is also writing "led the initiative" despite her/him being just a member of the initiative, both the candidates would be the same for the adcom right?
Does this also hold true for what candidates write about their work with non-profits?
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