can a friend act like former employer so I can get a good job reference?

Question

if my friend runs a bar should he answer Duffys bar Duffy speacking or just Duffy

Answer 1

Hey Boo Boo lets go steal some Picnic basktes. ( It's not everyday you get a chance to say that)

To answer your question Sure just don't get caught.

Answer 2

While it wouldn't be illegal, it would be ill-advised.

As someone who has done recruiting previously, I would check employment references by asking some relatively detailed questions: What were your accountabilities? Who did you work with regularly in your prior job? What were your strengths and weaknesses? What specific examples can be provided of those strengths and weaknesses?

By asking these questions, a potential employer gets a quick sense of whether the reference is a strong one from a satisfied prior employer or more of a "fill the resume" reference. It may be difficult for your friend to be able to answer these questions convincingly.

If your friend is successful, what if the potential employer asks similar questions of you through the interview process or after hiring you. Will you be able to answer the questions with the same story and details? Will you be able to maintain your story if questions ever come up about past experience while you're working?

As mentioned by others, should your deception be discovered, you would automatically forfeit your opportunity with this potential employer or, if its discovered after being hired, it would be grounds for immediate firing.

My recommendation is to be honest with your potential employer. If you can't find enough employment references, just state why you don't have them or don't feel comfortable using past employers as references. Honesty, with good supporting reasons, will win you points.

Answer 3

Sure. Just make sure your friend is professional and that your details coincide. Don't put on your resume that you've been working for the friend for six years but when the possible employer calls your friend says "D'uh...two months." And if possible - make sure your friend doesn't answer the phone with "wassup" or a drab "Hello." A professional greeting is also needed to pull this off.

Answer 4

A friend can give you a personal reference only if you put a friend down as a previous employer and your new company find out it's in fact a personal referee you can be sacked on the spot for being dishonest in your application

Answer 5

The very fact that you would consider something like this is a indication that you lack character. There is a chance that your employer could find out about this charade and dismiss you. In life you have to walk in integrity, if not your "sins" will find you out.

Answer 6

If the employer finds out that your friend was not an employer that paid you wages you will likely be fired if they have already hired you and won't hire you if they find out before. And they do check !!

Answer 7

Misrepresentation is a great way to get fired! If the company finds out, you will lose the job. Many companies do background checks now, and it will come out in that. I would not do that.

Answer 8

sure they can. but if your ever found out that is grounds for immediate dismissal for cause. That means they can fire you on the spot and not be liable for being sued for wrongful dismisal. Depending on the type of job it is, it is also possible that the friend could face criminal charges for such things as fraud.

Answer 9

Sure, but that would be dishonest and the price of getting caught would be that you won't get the job and the embarassment of getting caught in a lie. Don't you have anyone legitimate that you can use?

Answer 10

I don't see why not