References can be a huge asset to your job search. in the past several posts I have been discussing the five “Golden Rules of Job Reference Etiquette”. We are up to the final rule, rule number five.
5. If you win the new position, call or email your former boss and thank them again for their support. Also, let them know your new contact information.
The most important rule for job seekers is to never leave your professional references to chance. If you are not 100 percent convinced that your professional references and past employers will relay positive comments about you to prospective employers, consider having them checked out. A professional reference-checking firm can either put your mind at ease, or supply you with the critical information and evidence that may be blocking your job search efforts.
So, what happens if a professional reference is indeed providing unfavorable or inaccurate information on a candidate to a prospective employer? Note there are indeed available remedies for such situations.
“Our firm hears poor to bad references on a daily basis,” says Allison. “We work with clients to explore the options available to them to assure their professional references portray them in the best light possible. The key is to first know what people are saying about them and then proactively addressing the situation as necessary.”
For further details on services and procedures please visit www.AllisonTaylor.com.