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Advice on How to Fix Bad Job References & Counteract Negative Job References. As Seen On:
Alexandra Here are five key ways to ensure that your chosen references will be an asset, not a liability:
1. After making a preliminary list of prospective references, narrow it down to key contenders. After you have made your initial reference list, select those that you feel will be most willing to
It can be a challenge to find that perfect new career, but sometimes things come together in just the right way, and voila! You’ve found that ideal new job, one that is a perfect “fit” for you.
Imagine the frustration, then, to having sailed through the pre-screening process with flying colors…having
It has been said that “Inquiring minds want to know” and no minds are more inquiring than those about to hire you. Rest assured, you will be investigated. As a rule of thumb, the better the job and the higher the pay, the tougher the screening process. If you are up for a good job at a visible
Jim, 48, is the candidate sitting in an interview, which has been going well. He’s confident that his qualifications match those of the position, and he believes he’ll fit into the corporate culture. As the interview is winding down, the interviewer casually asks: “Will your family
While the need for a good job reference should be a “given,” many candidates take little time or effort to assure that their references are portraying them in the best possible light.
In today’s competitive job market, a savvy job seeker has tipped to the fact that an employment reference can quite literally hold your career in their hands. Their input is critical, and a poor, or even lukewarm, response during a reference check can
Consider this scenario: You’ve gotten confirmation – perhaps through a reference-checking firm like AllisonTaylor.com Reference-Checking – that a key reference(s) is relating negative things about your employment with the company. Worse still,
While crafting a resignation letter is simple enough when you’re leaving an employer on civil terms, what do you do if you’re parting on less than favorable circumstances? Writing a resignation note in anger or haste could become an action you will later regret.
Here are some examples of how your resignation letter might be worded.
Allison & Taylor can also provide assistance in crafting an appropriate resignation letter.
Example #1: Resignation due to bullying, harassment, age discrimination or sexual overtones
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The Gift of a Promotion (or a Job) Bundles 12 Critical Employment Services That Will Give Benefits for A Lifetime
The average American is earning approximately $48,098.63 annually per the Social Security Administration. Based on this figure, waiting for annual pay increases averaging 2.9% increase
Are you protected by your old company’s policy to only confirm the dates and title of employment?
Our experience is, that with a little pressure, most managers break company policy and speak their mind to either help or hurt a candidate’s chance at another job. Who from your past job will
