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Advice on How to Fix Bad Job References & Counteract Negative Job References. As Seen On:
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As a member of the working public, most of us have had the experience of working for a “bad boss”, says Jeff Shane of Allison & Taylor Reference Checking. A bad boss can be unpleasant to work for – for a variety of reasons- but they tend to
As a job seeker, you know that it will only be a matter of time before a prospective employer begins checking your employment references. While a majority of employers still make this check the last order of business, an increasing number are conducting them “up front” so as to spare their
Picture this scenario: you and your former supervisor did not part on the best of terms when you left the organization. Now you’re in the employment market again and a prospective employer has asked you “May we contact your former supervisor?” You’re afraid of what that person will say, but
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.
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
The principals at Allison & Taylor have recently identified 6 new trends through discussions with over 1500 employers that you should know about.
1. References have become more valuable.
Though many people treat their reference list as an afterthought, it is of the utmost importance. A resume will
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,
The traditional methods used for job-hunting are changing and the principals at Allison & Taylor have recently identified a new trend – namely, in the format, content and presentation of the reference list offered to prospective new employers.
See new formatting example for management
Regardless of circumstance, job separation requires a little finesse, on both the part of the employee and the employer. Things are a bit easier and more in your control if you are leaving a job of your own volition, so make an effort to ensure the separation occurs on the best possible terms. The
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
our references: are they really that important in the hiring process? In a word – absolutely. Unfortunately, professional references are perhaps the most overlooked and underutilized tool in most people’s employment arsenal.
If you’re not using your references to your best advantage,