Timely service is important when it comes to your job search

When you are looking for a job timeliness is important. You need to feel confident about that what your former employers will say will only enhance your chances of landing a new position. Allisontaylor.com’s reference check research average turnaround time is 10 working days. As soon as contact Read more...

What Information Can a Former Employer Legally Provide? Part 2

Last time we discussed how may job seekers are surprised by what their former employers are saying when called for a reference, in spite of state laws and company policies that state only employment dates and titles may be confirmed. So what can you do when you find out a former employer is giving Read more...

7 Reasons Not To Have a Friend Check Your References pt 1

Does this scenario sound familiar? In your search for new employment, you’ve done your homework in refining your resume and presentation skills and have perhaps even “aced” an interview (or two) in spades. A prospective job offer is within reach; one of the last hurdles remaining, the reference Read more...

Career Sabotage: Negative Influence from a Past Employer Part 1

The word was out on Sam Edwards. Someone was telling prospective new employers that they shouldn’t hire him. This single “bad reference” cost Sam at least seven job offers and forced him to tap into more than $50,000 of his retirement fund. This, in spite of his solid credentials.

Edwards (not Read more...