They Can’t Say That, Can They? Part 1

Your Reference May Be Offering More Information Than You Think – Actual Quotes From Former Employers

So, maybe the way you left your last job wasn’t ideal.  Perhaps there were some personality, attendance, or performance issues.  You think: Don’t sweat it – your employer has Read more...

Career Sabotage: Negative Influence from a Past Employer-Part 3

It is not uncommon for references to pass out inaccurate information, as many job seekers discover when its too late.  Dates and title of employment, the reason for the separation and salary information offered by references are sometimes provided in error, and it is (unfortunately) often assumed Read more...

Career Sabotage: Negative Influence from a Past Employer-Part 2

Last time we discussed Sam Edwards. He suspected something was not quite right with the information being given by his past employers. So what is his next step?

Job seekers like Sam can now turn the tables on their former bosses. Many have begun to check up on former bosses, colleagues and even trusted Read more...

Career Sabotage: Negative Influence from a Past Employer-Part 1

The word was out on Sam Edwards. Someone was telling prospective new employers that they shouldn’t hire him. This single “bad reference” cost Sam at least seven job offers and forced him to tap into more than $50,000 of his retirement fund. This, in spite of his solid credentials.

Edwards (not Read more...

What Information Can a Former Employer Legally Provide? Part 2

Last time I discussed the false assumption job seekers make that their past employers can only confirm your former title/dates of employment. But this is not the case. So how do you know if one of your references is offering negative, wrongful, perhaps unlawful input about you to a prospective employer? Read more...