Advice on background check
Hi there
I've received an offer from a Big 4 consulting firm and currently going through my background checks but will be starting my new role in a couple of weeks.
I received this email just now from HR about a discrepancy in my employment history because the reason I gave for leaving differs from the information provided by my previous employer - so now they are asking if my departure was voluntary or involuntary.
Honestly, I did not pass my probation at that time due to 'cultural mismatch' and looking back, I shouldn't have included it in my employment history when applying for the role.
But what's done is done so now I am seeking advice on how best to respond back to HR?
Posted Apr 29, 2026, 6:56 AM UTC
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