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Advice on How to Fix Bad Job References & Counteract Negative Job References. As Seen On:
It has been said that “Inquiring minds want to know” and no minds are more inquiring than those about to hire you. Rest assured, you will be investigated. As a rule of thumb, the better the job and the higher the pay, the tougher the screening process. If you are up for a good job at a visible
Jim, 48, is the candidate sitting in an interview, which has been going well. He’s confident that his qualifications match those of the position, and he believes he’ll fit into the corporate culture. As the interview is winding down, the interviewer casually asks: “Will your family
While the need for a good job reference should be a “given,” many candidates take little time or effort to assure that their references are portraying them in the best possible light.
In today’s competitive job market, a savvy job seeker has tipped to the fact that an employment reference can quite literally hold your career in their hands. Their input is critical, and a poor, or even lukewarm, response during a reference check can
Consider this scenario: You’ve gotten confirmation – perhaps through a reference-checking firm like AllisonTaylor.com Reference-Checking – that a key reference(s) is relating negative things about your employment with the company. Worse still,
While crafting a resignation letter is simple enough when you’re leaving an employer on civil terms, what do you do if you’re parting on less than favorable circumstances? Before you give any employer a “piece of your mind”, consider that a prospective new employer will likely call
‘Tis the holiday season: the time for gift-giving and holiday cards for family and friends. But what about the boss? Is it appropriate to send your boss, former boss and members of your management team some sort of holiday greeting? If so, is it better to send a quick email with holiday wishes,
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
Realizing that your career may rest in a reference’s hands, you consider using a friend (or relative) – posing as a potential employer – to see what a reference will say about you to a prospective employer. While this tactic may be tempting, there are a number of reasons why this
Leaving one job and moving to another can be a challenge, but sometimes opportunity presents itself and you find the job that’s a fit.
Imagine the frustration, then, of having successfully navigated the demanding pre-screening process; having “nailed” your interviews; perhaps having even
Do you know what your references are saying about you when a potential employer contacts them for your employment information? Oftentimes, the information a reference provides is very different than what a former employee believes is being said.
A bad- or even lukewarm- reference can spell disaster