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Advice on How to Fix Bad Job References & Counteract Negative Job References. As Seen On:
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Seeking new employment in her area, Jennifer was confident her last employer would not be a problem reference. While she hadn’t “parted company” with them on particularly good terms, her understanding was that all they would be allowed to divulge to a prospective employer were her
In the last post I discussed situations where your boss may cross the line of professional behavior, according to the employment experts at Allison & Taylor Reference Checking.
In this post we will look at the three final scenarios in which your boss my cross the line and what you can do about
Most working adults have experienced an uncomfortable situation at work; that’s the reality of interpersonal relationships in a professional setting. However, while no work situation is perfect in every respect, your workplace should be more positive than negative, and never a place where you
Five (5) Reasons Holiday Cards Endear You To Bosses and Former Bosses
Thinking about sending the boss (or a “Boss of Christmas Past”) a holiday card? Reference checking firm Allison & Taylor says you probably have a good idea: a 2008 survey quoted
In our last post we discussed some reasons why a traditional greeting card is a good idea. Today we are sharing some tips on sending the right holiday greeting card.
Tips for sending the right holiday greeting card:
While sending out holiday cards is almost certainly a good idea, even this generous
Holiday Greeting via Email? Snail Mail? A Gift?
In the office, the professional methods of communication are generally pretty clear. Pick up the phone, shoot a quick note by email, or make a visit to someone’s office. Personal communication with business associates is a bit dicier, especially
In our last post I discussed the importance of spelling out reference details in your separation agreement.
So, what should the legal agreement with your former company say about its obligations to provide references to potential employers? (Need specific legal advice and direction here?
Spell Out Reference Details in Your Separation Agreement
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
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, the
Negative references may be the root of the problem for those who haven’t been able to secure a new job, despite solid interviews and qualifications. Qualified job seekers who are frustrated that they have not been able to find a new job are now looking for ways to be more proactive in order
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