how can you find out what your former manger is saying about you?

Question

for example, when you are laid off and looking for a new job how could you find out what your former manger is saying about you to them?

I mean could you have a friend call and pretend to be a considering hiring you and ask him questions? Anyone have experience with this?

Answer 1

We had a sneaking suspiscion that my landlord was talking trash about us so we had a friend call saying that they were looking to rent a house to us and that they wanted feedback on us. Just remember though...they cannot talk trash about you. All they can really say is how long you were there , were you on time, were you ever late, hard worker, and will they rehire. If you are that worried about them talking trash dont put them on your resume. If you desperately want to know though have the friend call.

Answer 2

As a former employment verifier, I know that most states have laws that limit what an employer can say. Only give the number for the human resource department. Do not provide the name of your former manager. If a company is truly interested in hiring you, you can wait until the final interview to give the supervisor's name, if you even need to then.
If you are still concerned, follow the advice of the other answers and have one of your friends that can sound professional call and try to get information from this supervisor. Otherwise, let it go. If you did your job good, then you have nothing to worry about.
And make sure you in no way bash your previous supervisor when interviewing for the next job. That is very bad form and could cost you a potentially good job.

Answer 3

You can organize with a friend who will play a prospective employer for you to call and find out the kind of person you were while working with him. All the same if you did not do that which was not right, you understand, no need to worry jut forge ahead God will speak for you anytime he is contacted to talk about yo0u.

Answer 4

You can absolutely try to have a friend call and pretend to be a potential employer.

If your former boss gives any negative information about you, you can sue them. That is illegal. All they can legally say is the dates you were employed, your job title and your salary.

Good luck!

Answer 5

Most definitely, I would... Especialy if your former Manager is not up on "Human Resource" laws... They should only give out dates of hire/exit , job title & salary... Personal jabs can get them in a lot of trouble!!

Answer 6

Have someone call for you. They need to ask these questions:

I need to verify employment for Jane Doe.

1. What are her dates of employment?
2. Is she eligible for rehire?
3. Any additional comments?

#3 is important because they are not actually allowed to give ANY comments. They can only answer if you are eligible for rehire. NO Comments of anykind should be allowed. You could sue them for defimation of character.

Answer 7

They legally can't say anything unless you put that manager down as a personal reference. As an employer they can only say that you were employed with them from X to Y dates. They can't say if you quit or if you were fired, or if you did an outstanding or horrible job.

Answer 8

i wouldnt let it get to you, if he / she is a former manager then just move on, list someone else as a reference for a new job maybe your immediate supervisor or team leader -- or just list the company manager, chances are they peobably wont call to get detailed information about you just your work records like how long your were employed , how many missed days ,what department you were in.
mostly just to varify the info you put down on your resume.

Answer 9

Under the Open Records Act you have the right to check your work record or employment file --it's the law

Answer 10

Have a friend call him and play the role of a prospective employer and ask for a reference.