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It’s no secret that in today’s challenging job market, you’ll likely need some less-than-traditional tools in your arsenal. Too many applicants simply use their previous references as a listing to be offered upon request by prospective employers, say the reference checking experts
A recent study by Right Management, the talent and career management folks, indicates approximately 83% of the North American population would be searching for a new job in 2014.
With that staggering number in mind, Allison & Taylor has identified the
The tips for giving a successful interview performance are many and well documented – be on time, dress appropriately, convey interest and enthusiasm, etc. However, what is less well understood – except by exceptional job candidates – is that the interview process can be a forum
Conventional wisdom – and some documented research – tell us that a person will change careers seven times during their working life. One thing is virtually a “given”: even the most stable employee will be writing (and rewriting) their resume over the course of their career. However,
Allison and Taylor, Inc. professional reference checking service can provide you great information to give you peace of mind during your job search. Here is what one Allison and Taylor, Inc. client had to say after using our professional reference checking services:
“This report is helpful, it
In our last post we discussed job references who overshare and cost you your job offer.
Professional reference checking firm Allison & Taylor offers three common reference scenarios where references offer too much information, and what can be done:
Scenario #1- An employer calls
Frequently we get feed back from clients that have used Allison and Taylor, Inc.’s professional reference checking service. Recently a client emailed us this: “I was pleased and relived to find out that I was not receiving a negative reference. Thank you for your service”
It is certainly
In the last post we looked at the importance of your job references. If you are like most people, you probably haven’t given your references much thought. Instead, you have focused on your resume, interviewing skills, networking, and what to wear to the interview. If so, consider a necessary
In the last post we discussed tips on handling illegal interview questions. There are several questions that employers may not legally ask applicants. Federal law attempts to ensure that candidates are hired on job qualifications and not by prejudicial criteria. Questions structured to obtain information
A bad boss can mean a bad reference. Will 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
In the last post I discussed situations where your boss may cross the line of professional behavior, according to the employment experts at Allison & Taylor Reference Checking.
In this post we will look at the three final scenarios in which your boss my cross the line and what you can do about