4 rounds deep in an interview process right now and I’m in a bit of a pickle… I got excited during the first couple rounds and said I was still at PwC when I actually left in May. I have 1 more round to go with the highest level senior.

I really want this position and feel terribly guilty about not being forthcoming.
What do I do if I make it to the background check?

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Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

Own up to leaving in May because the gap will show when they do the background check

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Idk how to navigate the conversation

Why lie in the first place? You have to tell the truth or it’ll come back to bite you

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How do I tell the truth at this point :(

Maybe say something like leaving consulting is a process not an event like regular industry i.e you wind down things slowly?

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Ah I see such a great idea. How can I stretch that for this long of a time period? Idk how to possibly explain away why I spoke in current tense if I was off boarding in this instance, and not give away the fact that I lied.

Tell them you took summer vacation

I’m not sure how that would be a valid explanation for talking about my job as if I was still there

Just be honest on any written document (your resume) and background check forms. Don't mention that you lied to an interviewer or attempt to correct that statement. The interviewer is very unlikely to have written down and based their pass/fail recommendation on if you were still at your old firm, so your comment has basically vanished into the ether unless you bring it up. However, your written forms are a paper trail that is easy to recover and check later, so don't lie on those.

My resume said “current” at PwC. What do you suggest? 😶‍🌫️

Just mention correct dates on your background check form once you have an offer. The form goes to the third party vendor who verifies using TALX work number. Once you pass the background check, you can begin working

My recruiter contact wants to debrief, in an hour, after the last round to provide feedback. I’m positive I’m moving to the last round since the last interviewer flat out mentioned he was advancing me, so this is my opportunity to mention something.

Still withhold you think?

Well everyone: The recruiter asked if I needed 2 weeks incase an offer went through and I came clean. She didn’t even question it! If anyone’s reading this in the future, honesty is always the best policy.

Thank Goodness! Good luck op!

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