Will recruiters consider gap in resume before rolling out an offer?

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May 4, 2021 9 Comments

Hey blinders, I am in a bit of a pickle and need your advice.

I got an offer from Microsoft and another company B(masking to retain anonymity). I have accepted both the offers but I prefer joining Microsoft(better pay and wlb and benifits). B's joining date is in two weeks from now but Microsoft recruiter said that the background check alone will take 2 to 3 weeks. I am getting nervous because, I have a gap in my resume of 6 months, and no one brought it up during the interviews, and I have been reading these horror stories about Microsoft HR and their background check process on blind and reddit.

My questions are :
1. Do recruiters consider the gaps in resume before rolling out an offer?
2. Is it a good idea to call the Microsoft recruiter and clear up that they rolled out the offer considering the gap in the resume and it won't be a problem in the background check?
3. When should I tell the recruiter from B that I am not joining their company?

Please help me with some ideas around what my course of action here is. I am fairly inexperienced and would really appreciate any help in deciding my next steps.

Country : India
YOE : ~3 years
Previous TC: ~ 25lpa
New TC: ~40lpa

#tech #microsoft #indiasalary #recruiterbox #recruiting #salarycomparison #salarynegotiation #salary #salaries #backgroundcheck

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TOP 9 Comments
  • Facebook / Eng
    X80

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    X80
    Did you have the gap represented in your resume? If so, it won’t be an issue
    May 4, 2021 3
  • Amazon
    aTwm17

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    aTwm17
    Wow, there are a few huge issues with your post. Firstly, why are you accepting BOTH offers?!!! You’re guaranteeing that you’ll piss one of them off and get put on a shit list. Also, it’s just not the right thing to do.

    As far as your resume gap, that will only be a problem if you lied on your resume or background disclosure document. If it’s a small discrepancy it won’t matter but if they find huge holes it might pose a problem. Typically they’re more focussed on compliance items with background check, they wanna make sure you’re not a pedophile or thief. So resume inconsistencies might slip past them if they’re minor.
    May 4, 2021 2
    • Facebook / Eng
      X80

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      X80
      I was also concerned about him accepting two offers, but then I saw he’s in India. From what I understand this is common practice in India

      I agree though. It’s not the right thing to do
      May 4, 2021
    • Samsung
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      OP
      @aTw17 , in india we are just given 2 to 3 days max to accept an offer. So, it becomes impossible to plan interviews with different comapnies. That's why we are basically forced to accept the offer. Further, I am not concerned much about being in the shit list of B because there's tons of opportunities out there and I plan to stay at microsoft for atleast 4 to 5 years.
      May 4, 2021
  • Amazon
    agshskks

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    agshskks
    I think you're fine since you didn't lie on your resume.
    Typically background checks refer to fraud or other major lies. Maybe a Microsoft hr can help confirm the process here.
    May 4, 2021 0
  • Amazon
    fcukme

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    fcukme
    @Op how long did it take ? And was it cleared successfully
    May 17, 2021 0