Advice on How to Fix Bad Job References & Counteract Negative Job References. As Seen On:
Consider this scenario: Some of your readers have gotten confirmation – perhaps through a reference-checking firm like www.allisontaylor.com – that a key reference(s) is relating negative things about their employment with the company. Worse still, this reference is not one that can be easily
Most of us can relate to this scenario: when completing an employment application, you are asked to identify a number of references (typically 3-5) for prospective employers to contact. In order to put your best foot forward, you choose these references wisely and list those whom will provide the
Job references play a crucial role in this quest for career betterment.
Many of us are aware that a former employer is only supposed to offer limited information about previous employees – typically, employment dates and title. While the track record of corporate Human Resources is generally (but
Perhaps you’ve experienced this scenario: your recent job interviews have been very promising, and your prospective new employer has indicated you either have the job, or will have it pending their reference checks of your former employers. However,
Information from Allison & Taylor’s extensive database provides some interesting employment information. September is when job hunting (and hiring) begins in earnest after the lazy days of summer.
The company’s research indicates that there are better (and worse) times to start your
Have you ever failed to get a job because your background check or references have come back with an unfavorable report? Or worse, have you gotten the job and then been let go because the negative results came back after you’d already been hired?
“It happens more frequently than you’d
When selecting your references for job applications, two words of advice: choose wisely. You had better assume that potential employers will, indeed, contact these parties and that your former supervisors will likely be at the top of the list – even if you haven’t voluntarily offered up
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
As basic as the need for a good job reference is, many candidates take little time or effort to assure that their references are portraying them in the best possible light. Oftentimes, this oversight occurs because of incorrect assumptions about how references (and reference checking) work.
How
If you’re ready to change or improve your employment status, reference-checking firm Allison & Taylor has identified 5 key employment trends for you to consider during your employment search.
1. Employers are using social media and technology to assess your references.
Consider your social
References matter. The most important reference is that of your former boss. In fact, they may give a winning push to landing that job or they may sabotage the position for you.
AllisonTaylor outlines a five-step strategy to ensure the best possible outcome during the job hunting progress.
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