At several of my old jobs the Management changed. So now when I put them down on an application, who gives a reference. I mean they dont know me. How can they say whether I did or didnt work there??
2007-01-11 16:44:30 · 6 answers · asked by ? 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Most employers are required to keep your work records for 7+ years. So someone will be able to state that you worked there.
They may not be able to comment on your working qualities, but then many states have laws that state that no negative comments may be past to a potential employer anyway. In fact, in some states/counties, your past employer may only verify your employment dates and state whether or not you are eligible for rehire.
There are some states that allow detailed work record questions to be asked, but they are few and far between. Most states allow little at all to be revealed except as mentioned.
My best advice to you is to get a letter of recommendation from your supervisor stating his position and your as well. It's even better if you can get it on the company letterhead.
2007-01-11 16:56:08 · answer #1 · answered by Kevin C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the company is organized they can simply check their records to confirm that you DID in fact work there. It's not important whether or not the management has changed because it is ILLEGAL for a company to say anything about you other than whether or not you worked there, what your position was, and for how long. They are NOT allowed to talk about why you left, problems you might have had, or if and why you were fired.
If the company says they can't provide a reference because the old managers are gone, then that means they do things the wrong way. Keep an eye on them and sue them if anything bad comes out of it.
2007-01-11 16:53:13 · answer #2 · answered by Rico Suave 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
normally they will have a file on you and in it they will put your letter on your two weeks notice and any other info they might have...the new management just looks into and can see whether to give you a good recommendation or not. if there is nothing bad in the file then they will give a good reference...
2007-01-11 16:53:35 · answer #3 · answered by anonymous 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask the most senior person who is still there to be your referee. That worked for me. Or see if they'll give you info as to where your old managers have gone and track them down.
2007-01-11 16:47:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Becaue of the laws against discrimination for whatever reason it just doesn't matter.
Your old employer with confirm your dates of employment and MAYBE your starting and ending compensation. They just are NOT going to badmouth or offer a reference to a new employer.
If you left on good terms ask your boss for a letter; if he/she declines then you are SCREWED and don't count on much help.
So GET A LETTER and the problem is solved.
J
2007-01-11 16:56:40 · answer #5 · answered by jacquesstcroix 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
happened to me several times. made no difference. i still got the jobs.
2007-01-11 16:52:21 · answer #6 · answered by dirtyoldman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋