do jobs really call ur past emploeyrs, and if so are your past employers alowed to say why you dont work there

Question

i got fired from my job last week. and it was a nice job to list under my job experiences.so should i list that job on applications or shoudlnt i because of the fact i got fired

Answer 1

Yes they do; and yes they are.

It's called verifying employment references and it happens on every application

Answer 2

I am in HR, believe it or not....list the job you were fired. We totally understand that people are fired or let go for any number of reasons. The main thing is to turn a negative into a positive. And yes, they do check background, and yes, there are only a certain number of questions they can ask. Many companies outsource background, so you can actually start work and a bad background comes and you get fired. Some companies have gotten so afraid of being sued from "supposedly" bad backgrounds...they don't check applicants through all the time. The thing is this: DO NOT LIE!!!!

Answer 3

Usually, they only call to verify employment. To make sure that you did actually work there and that you worked there for as long as you say you do. If they want a character reference, they'll call who you listed under "references". If you had another employer you could list whom you left on good terms with, here would be the place to do it. Most employers understand that things go bad, etc. They're not going to call and ask your previous one what went wrong. I've had a bad departure, but my next employer never knew anything about it, nor did they particularly care. Most of what they need to know about you can be determined in the interview, even what they don't ask. They know what they're looking for and they can usually spot a lazy, rude, or disorganized person, because that type of thing shows on the outside.

Good luck in your search!

Answer 4

Everyone seems to be confusing past employment with references. These are two different facts in your resume or job application. Potential employers are allowed to verify previous employment if you list it; however, those past employers will usually only verify dates. Your references, on the other hand, will be people with whom you have spoken and whom you KNOW will praise you and your work. If you can list a past employer as a reference, that is even better!

Answer 5

If you list them as a reference the new employer can call them, but they cannot release information other than the dates you worked there unless you sign a release giving permission, this is usually included in your new job application under fair credit and disclosure.
It would depend on why you got fired whether or not you don't want it known.

Answer 6

They do often call, but most do not give much more than the basics- salary, length of employment, and job title/description. You don't say how long you worked there or what line of work you do- but if a future employer does a credit check on you, they very well may see that employer listed in your history, and wonder why it's not on your resume - justly so- and assume the worst.

Answer 7

Most employers do reference checks. The employer can tell, but usually does not,because of the risk of lawsuits. The former employer generally only verifys name rank and serial #. The new employer may ask - Is this employee eligible for re-hire. If they say no - you probably won't get the new job.

Answer 8

Some do, and former employers are not legally banned from answering their questions. Many employers have policies though to only confirm dates of employment and job title.

If the job was relevant to the one you're applying for, go ahead and list it. Expect to be asked in an interview why you left each position on your resume.

Answer 9

Yes they do. Most have specific question they can ask like what was your salary, would they hire you again, and what your title, but nothing really subjective. If you were at the job a long time you should list it, or else you'll have an employment gap you'll have to explain.

Answer 10

Most companies have adopted a policy that when fielding a call for employment verification, they will only answer the following questions:

Dates of employment
Beginning and ending salary
Job Title
Would you hire them back- yes or no.

THATS IT! There is no room for expounding. The key question is "Would you hire them back?" A "No" means you were fired, and a "Yes" means you were a great employee.

Answer 11

yes they call previous jobs, the best thing to do is ask someone u worked with to be your reference instead of using ur previous boss from that place as a reference. there are plenty of places i worked at where id didn't get along with my boss and afraid that he would say what he really thought about me to my new employer. the best thing is find someone u worked with and list them as a reference from that place on ur resume/job experience, this way your sure they will say something positive about you working there.