Allison & Taylor Reference Checking - Job References Blog
Advice on How to Fix Bad Job References & Counteract Negative Job References. As Seen On:
At Allison & Taylor, Inc. we many questions about references. Here are a few examples of our FAQs:
Question:
Who should I list as a reference?
Answer:
When compiling a list of employment references, try to look at it from the prospective employer’s shoes. First,
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
In our last post we talked about how it can be a mistake to assume that your former employer will stick to company policy and only confirm your job title and dates of employment.
While it’s true that many companies do have reference policies in place that prohibit them from giving out anything but
If you’re like most job seekers, your understanding is that your former employers are only allowed to confirm your previous employment dates and title. Certainly they cannot, and will not, offer negative commentary about you as it would be a violation of corporate policy and (perhaps) be illegal
A bad boss can mean a bad reference. Do you trust your last boss to give you a good reference? Will this “bad boss” be contacted by future employers when you applying for a new job? Knowing what your former boss will say before a prospective employer contacts
Are you currently looking for a job? Consider what this Allison and Taylor, Inc. customer had to say:
“Your service put my mind at ease for an interview I had the day I ordered the service. The “rush” option was perfect and executed very satisfactorily.”
If you aren’t sure
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
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
In the last post I began to discuss the importance of negotiating a professional. Its standard for a fair severance package to be negotiated when a person involuntarily leaves a company. What many people fail to realize, however, is that it’s just as important to negotiate a fair professional
Negotiating a fair severance package is a fairly standard practice when a person involuntarily leaves a company. What many people fail to realize, however, is that it’s just as important to negotiate a fair professional reference for use in landing one’s next position, says professional