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Advice on How to Fix Bad Job References & Counteract Negative Job References. As Seen On:
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Have you ever failed to get a job because your background check or references have come back with an unfavorable report? Or worse, have you gotten the job and then been let go because the negative results came back after you’d already been hired?
“It happens more frequently than you’d
If you’re like most job seekers, your understanding is that your former employers are only allowed to confirm your previous employment dates and title. Certainly they cannot, and will not, offer negative commentary about you as it would be a violation of corporate policy and (perhaps) be illegal
Information from Allison & Taylor’s extensive database provides some interesting employment information. September is when job hunting (and hiring) begins in earnest after the lazy days of summer.
The company’s research indicates that there are better (and worse) times to start your
Picture this scenario: You’ve just “nailed” that second interview and your prospective employer appeared enthusiastic about you. They may even have suggested that you were the leading candidate, or that the job was practically yours. You left the interview with high hopes, waiting
Negotiating a fair severance package is common when a person involuntarily leaves a company. What many people fail to realize, however, is it’s just as important to negotiate a fair professional reference for use in landing one’s next position.
This is one of the biggest blunders people
Does this scenario sound familiar? In your search for new employment, you’ve done your homework in refining your resume and presentation skills and have perhaps even “aced” an interview (or two) in spades. A prospective job offer is within reach; one of the last hurdles remaining,
Bullying: at one time or another, most of us have felt the victim of someone’s unreasonably antagonistic behavior. It’s often viewed as a dynamic between young people, and conventional wisdom says that this type of conduct is left behind in childhood as we exit the schoolyard.
Not so, “Bullying
It’s no secret that in today’s challenging job market, you’ll likely need some less-than-traditional tools in your arsenal. Too many applicants simply use their previous references as a listing to be offered upon request by prospective employers, say the reference checking experts
A recent study by Right Management, the talent and career management folks, indicates approximately 83% of the North American population would be searching for a new job in 2014.
With that staggering number in mind, Allison & Taylor has identified the
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.
Bullying: at one time or another, most of us have felt the victim of someone’s unreasonably antagonistic
If you’re looking to change or improve your employment status, reference-checking firm Allison & Taylor has identified 5 key employment trends for you to consider during your employment search.
1. Employers are using social media and technology to assess your references.
Consider your social