Productnotprojectmgr
Productnotprojectmgr

Any HRs here who can help out with a situation concerning previous employer & negative experience letter

So I was laid off a couple of months back and the organization was forcing me to resign. I countered their basis of decision and was able to get my severance instead of notice. Further, they were asking me to serve a reduced notice but I opposed saying this is a layoff/termination from organization’s side and was out in a week. As a result they have deliberately put things like “his performance was average” in the experience letter.

Can someone help me with how to deal with this situation for prospective employers?

P.S: I do not want to go the legal route with my prev org and want to focus on the next prospects so if any HR in the network can help with some advice, that would be great.

13mo ago
Qwerty2398
Qwerty2398

anything outside of Rangoli designs is out of syllabus for HR..

Productnotprojectmgr
Productnotprojectmgr

Lol!! Such fragile ego over nothing. Hoping there are good HRs also out there 🤞

Qwerty2398
Qwerty2398

I never say HR's are bad.. i just call them useless.

TallTales69
TallTales69

None of this matters. Take it easy.

BGV is just an employment validation check. Be upfront with your new employer on what transpired. Make an offer to get a reference call if required from your coworker / manager.

Productnotprojectmgr
Productnotprojectmgr

Since I am dealing for the first time so just wanted to gather all kind of information and make sure. But yeah, hopefully this turns out to be the case

TallTales69
TallTales69

Chill.

All you need is proof of competence (via the interview process) and proof of employment (from previous jobs).

People get laid off all the time. Don't be defensive about it. Its a common business need.

0case
0case

This is nothing serious, it will not affect your future employment.

These type of shenanigans is a red flag of the employer, they behaving childish.

It does not harm you whatsoever. It's well known in the industry.

Productnotprojectmgr
Productnotprojectmgr

Glad to hear this but have got some contrasting perspectives so wanted to clear it out. Thanks :)

LividBuffalo
LividBuffalo
Apple13mo

Why were you laid off? That information is important for anyone to answer this question.

Productnotprojectmgr
Productnotprojectmgr

Specifically for me, I got these reasons during the exit process (no proper exit interview): Performance (which I countered), then there were : We have other people to do the job
Cultural fit
Budget issues

So, no proper reason. What I know is they are going to raise another round very soon so must be balance sheet correction. Also, I was not the only one laid off, there were others from different departments as well

Baingan
Baingan
Student13mo

I hope you took screenshots of your official emails/slack etc interaction while doing whatever you did. if you do have evidence, you can provide it to the next company once u join (typically background checks happen post joining and affect ur probation periods). HRs understand how Layoffs are done and won't hold. it against you especially if u are a good candidate.

Productnotprojectmgr
Productnotprojectmgr

I bcc’ed myself in the entire exit process thread and have it handy. But not of 1:1 direct communications ofc. So proof wise and past references + relieving letter wise I am good as they are all good.

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