funnyjunk2000

Hello all,

I recently got hired at one of the top 5 investment banks in NYC. I'm a junior and this internship will probably become my full-time job upon graduation. I was hired and I've begun working, however, recently one of my background checks hasn't come through regarding a very very old job I did. It is still pending for this job (no problems here).

The problem is that: I did the job perfectly and the references will be fine, however, I just noticed that I mistakenly added an extra month onto the job. The job was not for a very long time period (only 2 months), and was a special program through school. I'm afraid that when this background check does go through, then people will find out I have falsified information on my resume. However, in no way did I ever intend to do that.

I am stuck in a tricky spot because I can't go to HR and tell them there's a mistake on my resume. They might fire me for "falsifying information." I think I'm just going to wait it out and see what happens. HR doesn't purposefully come bother me. Am I being too paranoid about this?? I know it is only a month added on, but if asked for the dates, I am sure the reference person will say something else.

If worst comes to worst and I get called out on it, I figure I can just explain it then. What do you guys think I should do? Much help appreciated.

Thanks,
Funnyjunk

jnpn

I highly doubt mistakenly adding a month could be grounds for you to be denied a full time offer.

funnyjunk2000

What happened was I had summer 2005 as a placeholder, and when I started applying for jobs I just changed the dates correspondingly to when I thought summer started. That was incredibly absentminded of me.

Anyone else have any thoughts? I really want to tell them that I didn't work that many months but right now it is too late and I think I'll come off as a liar instead of an honest and ethical person.

Thanks guys.

Dilo26386

If you made it seem as though you had that job for six months and only worked it for three, then I could see a cause for concern, but you can always talk your way out of it if it's only a month....beyond that, I sincerely doubt they would come down on you for that

Dawgie

It's not a problem, they might not even check every single reference. But just take your most recent.

happycosmos

congrats,
out of curiosity, which department in the bank are you working in?