Allison & Taylor Reference Checking - Job References Blog
Advice on How to Fix Bad Job References & Counteract Negative Job References. As Seen On:
Alexandra 
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
A popular resolution for many in the New Year is to find a job that’s the perfect fit; if you are one of them, creating a flawless employment profile has become even more crucial in 2012. Resumes and interview skills are always of critical importance, but making an investment in your job references
Worrying about what your former boss may say to a prospective employer?
I worked for the same company for 20 years, I had numerous interviews and could not understand what was happening, I hired your firm to check and I was somehow deleted from the system, thus HR was saying I had never worked there.
Workplace bullying: it’s a hot topic in the media right now. Unfortunately, it is becoming more prevalent than ever before – tactics can range from the covert (behind-the-back sniping) to the blatant (public humiliation or even physical abuse). What’s more, with the advent and surge
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 pastures.”
Unfortunately, there is also the circumstance
Donna Edwards (not her real name) appeared to be at an employment “dead end”. Unemployed and seeking a new job, she had lost numerous promising job opportunities in her medical-related field even though her feedback from interviews had been stellar. Prospective employers would indicate the job
Jane was anxiously awaiting input on her application for a Restaurant Manager position at a local hotel. Her interviews had gone well, encouragement had been offered, and then…no callbacks of any kind from the hotel. When she called them for a status update, she was merely told that she was
Employees Crave Justice in The Workplace
As we enter 2017, workplace trends are emerging that will have significant ramifications for employers and job seekers alike.
A key theme is employee demand for a more flexible working environment that will allow greater latitude for a “work/life balance”.
“Working with (the Allison & Taylor consultant) was GREAT! She spoke to me and was very understanding when it came to my concerns about my employment record. She was helpful and so were the reports. I can feel safe that my former employer isn’t destroying my character or employment
Susan was anxiously awaiting input on her application for an RN position at her local hospital. Her interviews had gone well, encouragement had been offered, and then…no callbacks of any kind from the hospital. When she called them for a status update, she was merely told that she was no longer
