2007-01-08 15:09:55 · 18 answers · asked by gogogo 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
It's a good idea to alert your former/previous employer that this may be the case. However, it isn't necessary, it's just a polite thing to do.
Please be aware that you have certain rights as to what your former/previous employer can say, including all of your protected basis, such as race, gender, age, etc.
2007-01-08 15:14:08 · answer #1 · answered by It's Me 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you are looking, you surely won't have told your present employer. I tell a new prospective employer that they may contact my REFERENCES now (and I always have a second page to my resume that lists three professional references, including former supervisors, etc., if possible). That way they can find out some things about my work habits, without blowing things for me at my present job. I tell the prospective employer that they may only contact my present employer after they have made me an offer for the position. An offer would indicate a serious interest in me, and my acceptance of that would mean except for the present employer's good word, I'm in. That's a reasonable and customary way to handle that question.
2016-05-22 21:49:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should ask them to be discreet when contacting your employer other wise your employer may have second thought about you working for them and the company you are applying too and you might be out of a job. Good luck.
2007-01-08 15:15:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are currenlty working at the job it is ok to say no, and explain that there is a possibility your employer may retaliate against you if they know you are looking for another job. Or put that it is ok after you are offered and accept the position.
If you do put yes, you might want to discuss it with your employer so that it is not a surprise. Be prepared for possible repercussions however, especially if you don't get the job and have to continue working at your current job.
2007-01-08 15:16:40 · answer #4 · answered by searious 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you dont have to ask your former employer. However you may not want them to contact a current employer, they will find out you are looking for another job and may fire you. There are restrictions on what they can ask your former employers. Dont sweat it, unless you were a poor employee.
2007-01-08 15:14:44 · answer #5 · answered by Rick R 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. More often than not they will not contact your employer unless the position you are applying for requires experience and they need to know how much experience you have. Always put "yes". if you put "no" they may ask you why.
2007-01-08 15:15:12 · answer #6 · answered by Average Joe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes - always ask a person before using them for references.
Not only it's professional, but your previous employer won't get annoyed by the un-expected phone call, and you'll get more chances of having a positive reference.
2007-01-08 15:18:11 · answer #7 · answered by Maria 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you don't have to ask your employer. Most places ask that now-a-days. If they do call your employer, they are only doing it to find out if you are reliable, etc. It's not anything to worry about.
2007-01-08 15:15:36 · answer #8 · answered by Meggan P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. They only ask that in case you would prefer they not contact your current or past employer.
2007-01-08 15:13:08 · answer #9 · answered by AK 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. As am employer, your boss automatically takes responsibility for being a reference.
2007-01-08 15:13:20 · answer #10 · answered by T's CRM SCNE 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋