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Advice on How to Fix Bad Job References & Counteract Negative Job References. As Seen On:
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They say that “Inquiring minds want to know”, and no minds are more inquiring than those considering whether or not to hire you. Once you have gained the interview – perhaps with your excellent resume and job credentials – the potentially hard part begins as employers conduct a (frequently
The tips for giving a successful interview performance are many and well documented – be on time, dress appropriately, convey interest and enthusiasm, etc. However, what is less well understood – except by exceptional job candidates – is that the interview process can be a forum
If you are currently in a job hunt or even just thinking about looking for a new job consider what one Allison and Taylor, Inc. client had to say about Allison and Taylor, Inc.’s professional job reference checking service:
“I’m so glad that I discovered Allison & Taylor. I was
In recent years, the reference-checking landscape has changed dramatically for prospective employers and job seekers alike. The advent of social media sites like LinkedIn and Facebook allow prospective employers to quickly research reference data on a prospective
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
With millions of Americans across the country looking for new jobs in the current marketplace, an applicant’s professional references can determine whether they land on their feet with a new position or struggle with continued unemployment.
The fact is that a person’s professional references are
Conventional wisdom – and some documented research – tell us that a person will change careers seven times during their working life. One thing is virtually a “given”: even the most stable employee will be writing (and rewriting) their resume over the course of their career. However,
Allison and Taylor, Inc. professional reference checking service can provide you great information to give you peace of mind during your job search. Here is what one Allison and Taylor, Inc. client had to say after using our professional reference checking services:
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In our last post we discussed job references who overshare and cost you your job offer.
Professional reference checking firm Allison & Taylor offers three common reference scenarios where references offer too much information, and what can be done:
Scenario #1- An employer calls
There seems to be one (or more) in every workplace: the “over sharer” or unregulated speaker. This is the person who has not quite mastered the “think before you speak” philosophy, who has yet to realize that “loose lips sink ships.”
In the professional world, this behavior often manifests
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