Allison & Taylor Reference Checking - Job References Blog
Advice on How to Fix Bad Job References & Counteract Negative Job References. As Seen On:
Alexandra 
How many of us have heard this oft-spoken mantra before: Your former employer is only allowed to divulge your employment dates and title you held with the organization. Their company policy states that no negativity about you as a former employee can be offered.
If you’re confident that your former
Potential Employers Won’t Tell You If They Find Something Negative
Many a job seeker has mistakenly assumed that their potential new employer won’t be able to find out something in their background that might cost them that new job. While a new employer is sometimes legally required to ask your
Most of us can relate to this scenario: when completing an employment application, you are asked to identify a number of references (typically 3-5) for prospective employers to contact. In order to put your best foot forward, you choose these references wisely and list those whom will provide
It makes good business sense – and is respectful professional etiquette – to stay in touch with your former bosses, says Allison & Taylor, the nation’s oldest professional reference checking firm.
As your career advances, your efforts to stay connected with past employers could pay dividends
2016 is slated to be the year of new jobs, better jobs and upgrading careers. Job references play a crucial role in this quest for career betterment.
Many of us are aware that a former employer is only supposed to offer limited information about previous employees – typically, employment dates and
Job separation: most people cringe at the very idea, although most of us have experienced it. And to be fair, it’s not always a bad thing. Oftentimes, it occurs for a positive reason; the advancement of a career or a movement to “greener pastures.”
Unfortunately, there is also the circumstance
Workplace bullying has become a hot-button topic within the media over the past few years, with statistics suggesting that up to 35% of workforce employees have fallen victim to this alarming trend.
Some suggest that bullying victims are simply people who “can’t take the pressure” at work.
Almost all of us can relate to the experience – when filling out a job application you are asked to sign a consent form, authorizing a prospective employer to conduct a background check on you.
Your life – including credit history, credit scores, driving record, etc. – has become
Donna Edwards (not her real name) appeared to be at an employment “dead end”. Unemployed and seeking a new job, she had lost numerous promising job opportunities in her medical-related field even though her feedback from interviews had been stellar. Prospective employers would indicate
References matter. The most important reference is that of your former boss. In fact, they may give a winning push to landing that job or they may sabotage the position for you.
AllisonTaylor outlines a five-step strategy to ensure the best possible outcome during the job hunting progress.
Etiquette
Many job seekers are aware that when a former employer offers negative input about them, such commentary can be illegal. Some examples include discrimination, defamation of character, and wrongful discharge. But what happens when their negative commentary isn’t illegal according to state