Think I messed up my offer due to resume blunder?
Mar 18
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I got an offer at a FAANG, contingent on passing a background check.
However, on my resume for one of my old work experience in 2018, I did a 6 month gig at Client A via contract under Company B. On my resume, I only listed Client A, and no one asked if it was under contract or not. I foolishly didn't mention Company B anywhere in my resume, mainly because I was always on Client A site and the only time Company B really mattered was when I got my paystub/W2.
In the background check I did mention it was a contract position, but not sure if that will be taken as me lying before regarding my resume. Will my offer be rescinded? Should I mention this to my recruiter now?
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The resume is meant to be a tool to market yourself, it’s not meant to be some sort of legal document. Embellishments that are within norms are fine, like cutting your experience down to the past 10 years, exaggerating work impact, etc