hi,wonder if anyone can help, i am looking for a new job and i had had a interview for a new one. The new job has sent for a reference about me to my present employer.
HR told me that it would have to go to my manager to complete! so she will know i have applied for a new job.Can she make life difficult for me if i don't get this new job?, does she have to fill in the reference?
thanks!
2007-03-24 06:00:54 · 5 answers · asked by davey W 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
It's acceptable to tell the HR person that you don't want them to check references at yoru current employer for exactly the reason you mention. I'm surprised they would send that referecne without consulting you first.
Yes, if you don't get the new job your present manager will be aware that you are looking and it could certainly compromise your current work situation. Also, your new manager does not hve to complete a reference on you; in fact, some companies do not allow managers to give references and will only verify employment (title, dates, salary.)
Let's hope you get the new job.......good luck.
2007-03-24 06:09:46 · answer #1 · answered by Mel 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Head it off at the pass. Tell her you're looking to move your career to a faster track, and that you've had a few interviews. Then at least she won't feel in the dark.
If you're really clever you could pose it as seeking her advice. Who knows, you may even get something better within your current organisation.
And NO, she doesn't have to offer a reference, but most references consist of merely confirming that you do work or had worked there.
2007-03-24 06:05:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
she cant make it difficult for you the employment laws are so complicated today as a manager we are trained in all aspects of employment law, She doesnt have to give you a reference some times the company will do that she can give you a personal one though using her position as apposed to the company. If she does give you one it cant be a deliberate negative one, good luck
2007-03-24 07:53:47 · answer #3 · answered by cookie 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
She could make life difficult for you depending what sort of person she is, she does'nt have to give you a reference but as far as I'm aware it's illegal to give a bad reference so she should either give you a good one or none at all.
Good Luck
2007-03-24 06:09:01 · answer #4 · answered by Comfyorb 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try to inform her that you're looking for a new job. This is what your current employer could be angry about: that you're not telling her that you are looking for a new job.
2007-03-24 06:07:06 · answer #5 · answered by naperston 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋