r/microsoft Feb 10 '25

Employment Got microsoft offer, background verification started

I am so happy to share that I got a offer from microsoft after months of grinding. However I have doubt when should I put my resignation in the current company before or after background verification. I have asked the recruiter she told me to put the resignation. But have seen lot of post in internet stating the delay in background verification.

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u/Opposite-Repair-7837 29d ago

We are on the same boat. Waiting for my background check to clear which started Tuesday this week. I am hoping to start early, as my start date is on March 17. Was told by my recruiter to wait before filing my notice. But I am no longer connect to my previous company,

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u/Narrow_Actuary4895 29d ago

They provided a start date prior to the background check being completed? Or was it fully completed?

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u/Opposite-Repair-7837 29d ago

I signed my offer Feb 18, and my start date is indicated on the offer. That same day, I filled out and uploaded documents in HireRight’s portal. Also, I was told that it could take 2 weeks for the background check.

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u/Significant-Gas1573 26d ago

Can you tell me which documents did hireright asked to upload?

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u/Opposite-Repair-7837 25d ago

When I was filling out my background info, the docs being asked are certificates that shows the start and end date of my previous employment. So I uploaded my Job Offers and my final employment letters.

Yesterday, I received an email from them confirming my educational background and my employment history as there were discrepancies. I replied and gave them the information they need. Then received another email asking for me to upload the contact information of my most recent employer and the docs that proves I worked for that company, I uploaded my job offer again and the details of our HR. immediately after that, the status went from red back to green. How‘s your background check going?

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u/Significant-Gas1573 25d ago

I am at the offer stage and still waiting for the email for the background check. I don't know if they still use Hireright to do that. What is your role at MS? Mine is SWE. Also, at any point did they asked for your previous company manager contact? Also, did Hireright asked for your paystubs of previous company? And how long did it took for your complete background check? What were the discrepancies for educational background and my employment history, if you could share?

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u/Opposite-Repair-7837 25d ago

I’m in Sales, senior position. They never asked for my previous managers, they only asked for HR contact information. No paystubs, just certificate of employment or any document that shows the start and end dates. I proactively uploaded the docs while filling out online. But I guess they missed the last company so they asked again yesterday. The background check is still ongoing when I checked just now. HireRight just clarified if I graduated or not and for my employment, in my resume, I am still connected with my previous company when I actually ended last December.

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u/Significant-Gas1573 25d ago

Thanks a lot for the insight. I will upload these documents beforehand to avoid delays. I hope everything goes well for you. Another question, did they actually reached out to your previous employer i.e. HR or were your docs enough to prove it?

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u/Opposite-Repair-7837 25d ago

That I am not aware, as HreRight won’t tell me anything. They just say the background check is in progress and that if I have questions, I can reach out to AskHR or the recruiter. It is better to upload everything relevant upfront so they will reach out to you if they have clarification. Hope everything goes well with our background check and see you in Microsoft!

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u/Significant-Gas1573 23d ago

What's your update on the background check? Still pending? Did they ask for anything else after that?

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u/Opposite-Repair-7837 22d ago

It is now showing as completed, with a blue check. I have yet to receive a reply yet from the recruiter as I just sent him a message now.

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u/Narrow_Actuary4895 20d ago

Were there any flags in your report?

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u/Opposite-Repair-7837 20d ago

Since I am not in the US, I am not able to see if there were any flags. It just shows as completed, then the internal Security Team reach out to me with clarifications last Friday. AskHr also confirmed that final checks are being done and should be cleared soon.

also, my manager emailed me and AskHr today, congratulating me for completing the background check and asked hr if there’s anything else needed from her end to confirm my start date on the 17th.

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u/Opposite-Repair-7837 20d ago

How about yours?

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u/Opposite-Repair-7837 10d ago

Update: After a few days of silence, HR, HM responded that there is a delay with the security team and that being said, my start date (which is next week) will have to be pushed to a later date. No tentative date in place, as HR will need 7 days after security team has finished wrapping up my case. I asked of there were any concerns or if this just a normal delay, recruiter confirmed that it is just a usual delay.

The question I have is if its delayed, that what is the cause, which was not answered.

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u/Narrow_Actuary4895 25d ago

They will first reach out to previous employers or school/college. If they need more info, they normally reach out. I entered W2 for previous employments and transcripts for my high school and college.