I live in Arkansas and recently married someone who lives in Missouri. Our plan is for him to relocate to Arkansas. He has been at the same job for 27 years and they have been known to lay people off who are looking for other employment. They normally have a lay off every winter anyway and if they know someone is looking they will lay them off first....We want to send out resumes, but are concerned about them contacting his present employer. Is there a tactful way to use other references and ask they not contact the present employer? We are open to any suggestions as to how to go about doing this.....Thanks for any ideas you may have!
2006-10-16 07:40:26 · 7 answers · asked by MARSHA p 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
don't put them as refrences on the resume and on the job application usually there's a box you check to say don't contact curent employer or contact current employer., if there's nothing like that, on the resume have a reference page of long time friends, co-workers, or anyone with a proffesion that can be a good reference
2006-10-16 07:47:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
On my resume, I do not list "yes" or "no" on whether or not they can contact my current employer. Instead, I have a list of professional references they can contact.
If they ask for the phone number during the interview, just be honest about why you do not wish them to contact the current employer. I was in a situation where I wanted out of my job very badly and did not list them as a reference. When the interviewer (now my boss) asked why I'd prefer he didn't contact them, I just told him the truth about the circumstances.
Good Luck!
2006-10-16 07:55:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No they won't. But that doesn't mean her current employer won't find out about it. It will be in the papers, and depending upon if she is charged as an adult or juvenille will determine if her name is in the paper. Besides, typically store security people talk - especially if it concerns a shoplifter. If she is working in a retail store, she just might lose the job. What in the hell made her think that stealing was the way to get something?? I think if you were a true friend, you would kick her in the head and make her stop the stupidity!!
2016-05-22 06:48:51 · answer #3 · answered by Joanna 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally, companies do not do background checks until you file an official application for the job. On the application form do not check the box granting them permission to contact your current employer.
This usually occurs during / after your first interview. They do not have the time or interest to do a background check on everyone before the first interview.
However, you must assume that work will get out so be prepared for the consequences.
2006-10-16 07:43:07 · answer #4 · answered by Plasmapuppy 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sure, just list the name of the company and give your position... don't leave a contact name or number. If asked, you'll have to explain the situation.
2006-10-16 14:19:37 · answer #5 · answered by Mike S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just tell them what you said in this question. Have a list of people that you work with for references of the kind of work that you do. The fact that he has been with the company for 27 years will speak volumns for him. If he wasn't a good employee he would have been gone long ago. Good Luck
2006-10-16 07:46:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually references are not given unless requested. If you are just sending out resumes, it would be unreasonable for them to contact anybody without your consent. The people above are correct--the background check comes later.
2006-10-16 07:49:28 · answer #7 · answered by sarcastro1976 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋