Hi guys, Recently I got offer from FAANG company and has gone through background check. I am a bit worried because my internal title is Test Engineer, although I didn't do any test at all. I work on ETL and dev, so I change my title in resume to Software Engineer (all the descriptions are accurate). Do you think the background check would have negative effect on me?
I really doubt it. Generally they are looking for crimes etc.
Uhhh I would guess the background check would not be looking for stuff like that. More along the lines of “Does this guy like to drive drunk, or post about Nazism on Twitter?” etc.
It’s very unlikely this will negatively impact you. At this point, I personally wouldn’t reach out to the new company to clarify.
Thank you. I honestly didn't think about that at all and very confident with BG check until now.
The background check focuses - Did you work at the company? - When was your starting and ending date? - Did you leave due to legal issues? - ... Tittles are not a priority. This is due to your own statement. p.s. Ask the background check company to send you a copy of the check.
Yep, I will ask them for a copy when it's done.
What offer did you get from Ms? Does amazon pay higher? I got amazon offer but considering interviewing with MS.
While I hope it doesn’t affect you but in the future my recommendation is to always use you real HR title and put yours in () Ex Teat Engineer (Software Engineer) That’s how I do mine and never had issues. Most of my titles have been less descriptive. Analyst IT (Software Engineer) 😂
I would remember this the next time. Tbh, idk my current title anymore until looking it up lol. It got changed recently.
No titles aren't a problem unless you they're drastically different. Say you put Director and check comes out as SWE
Sounds like Leo in "Catch me if you can"
Which FAANG?
I got offer from MS and AMZ but I decided AMZ because who doesn't like banana.
Good choice. They also have ☕