"John is a valued member of the team who will be sorely missed."
An ex of mine swore this reference prevented him from getting a new job but I can't see any 'bad' subtext. Unless its just that nothing really stood out about him. Anyone see a hidden 'bad' reference here? I haven't seen this person for years so you can be honest:)
2006-08-07 16:16:22 · 8 answers · asked by KatyW 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Perhaps I should add- John used to smoke a lot of cannabis, do you think it had made him a little suspicious?
2006-08-07 16:30:57 · update #1
M14 forever- It is curiosity made me ask. 'John' was so disgruntled when he learned about this reference. I knew there must've been something to it. He did have a tendency of only staying a short time at jobs. He thought he was superior to whichever one he was in and was always looking for a better one. He would even skip the country when faced with a small debt!
2006-08-08 05:55:38 · update #2
the key words are, "IS A" and "WILL BE" They believe that he is looking for a job even though he has one. Unless he had been at the job for more then 5 years and was applying for another job... higher paying, better retirement, etc.... they may see that as unreliable or that he gets bored easily. Once he has accomplished what he wants at the new job he will leave again. That is how the perspective employer sees thats job reference.
2006-08-07 16:30:43 · answer #1 · answered by BluEyez01 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have to agree with you. I can't find anything in this reference that would prevent a person from being hired. However if your friend is skeptical about the wording perhaps he could ask the person that gave him the reference to re-word the reference to his satisfaction.
2006-08-07 16:27:46 · answer #2 · answered by Frustrated job seeker 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seems like a lovely jesture of the boss to write a reference letter. Seems like John was "smoking something".
2006-08-07 16:51:24 · answer #3 · answered by BluedogGirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What would be the benefit of including a reference that says you were a team member and will need replaced when you leave?
I would think a "Reference" would say something more complimentary and more personal like "Honest", "Dedicated",
"Knowledgeable" "Hard working"
I think it could work negatively by what is not said........
2006-08-08 01:38:24 · answer #4 · answered by Red 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
UHHHHHHHHH........No......John is just hurt (and rightfully so) that the company didn't hire him.......It's a way to make himself feel better (thinking there is some kind of conspiracy as to why they didn't choose him).............
2006-08-07 16:23:12 · answer #5 · answered by mizzzzthang 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorely hits hard and raises doubts in my mind.
2006-08-08 02:19:57 · answer #6 · answered by Masked Mark 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seem OK, what made you ask?
2006-08-08 03:02:31 · answer #7 · answered by M14forever 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
paranoids are resourceful
2006-08-07 16:27:42 · answer #8 · answered by HEY boo boo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋