What should I tell an interviewer if I choose not to give a job reference?
2007-10-12 03:56:09 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
You will be telling them goodbye. You always need to list past employment even if there were problems with your employment there. You have a chance to explain it and paint yourself in the best possible light. Most past employers will only give brief and very vague references because they are concerned with past employees suing them.
2007-10-12 04:05:17 · answer #1 · answered by Diane M 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you're not willing to give up a job reference that's saying that you have something to hide. If they can't check employment reference then they will not be able to verify if you're reliable when it comes to working. That is not a good idea if you really want this job. Even if you think your last job won't give you a good reference be prepared to dispute what they say to defend yourself.
2007-10-12 04:18:26 · answer #2 · answered by Pisces Princess 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want the job, you should give a reference.
2007-10-12 04:03:42 · answer #3 · answered by ruth4526 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell them why you can't/don't want to provide a reference. But don't expect to get the job.
2007-10-12 04:04:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
how are they going to be able to check and see if you're a decent worker? Are you hiding something?
2007-10-12 08:17:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's something you don't want to mention, then don't include it in your resume.
2007-10-12 04:14:29 · answer #6 · answered by higgs2boson 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋