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Advice on How to Fix Bad Job References & Counteract Negative Job References. As Seen On:
They say that “Inquiring minds want to know”, and no minds are more inquiring than those considering whether or not to hire you. Once you have gained the interview – perhaps with your excellent resume and job credentials – the potentially hard part begins as employers conduct a (frequently
If you are currently in a job hunt or even just thinking about looking for a new job consider what one Allison and Taylor, Inc. client had to say about Allison and Taylor, Inc.’s professional job reference checking service:
“I’m so glad that I discovered Allison & Taylor. I was
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 on a prospective
With millions of Americans across the country looking for new jobs in the current marketplace, an applicant’s professional references can determine whether they land on their feet with a new position or struggle with continued unemployment.
The fact is that a person’s professional references are
There seems to be one (or more) in every workplace: the “over sharer” or unregulated speaker. This is the person who has not quite mastered the “think before you speak” philosophy, who has yet to realize that “loose lips sink ships.”
In the professional world, this behavior often manifests
Picture this scenario: You’ve just “nailed” that second interview and your prospective employer appeared enthusiastic about you. They may even have suggested that you were the leading candidate, or that the job was practically yours. You left the interview with high hopes, waiting
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
Throughout our 30 years as a reference checking and reference consulting company, we have heard it all… discrimination in many forms, references explaining the relationships / sleeping habits of former employees,
You’ve come through the job application process with flying colors and your prospective employer has told you they need only confirm your job references before making you that offer. You’ve heard that your references can only (legally) confirm
Here is some feedback Allison and Taylor, Inc. received from a client who used our professional reference cheeking services:
” I was very impressed with your service I didn’t know that it exists. Thank you for your help.”
We all know how important references are in a job search, but
References are a critical part of your job search. It is important to be proactive about the picture being created by your past employers when they are contacted by a potential employer.
Following are some tips on what to request from your employer when it comes to providing references:
1. Correct