Considering going back to former employer, call or go there?

Question

I'm thinking about going back to my former employer to see if they have a job for me. Should I call them or go down there?

Answer 1

In person would be much more personal and show that your serious, also wearing a low cut blouse would not hurt.

Answer 2

There is a lot of misinformation on this site regarding what an employer may do regarding references. First, "Iggy," shame on you for providing intolerably incorrect legal conclusions. Your particular question has two different things going on: First, with regard to providing references, there is no duty for any employer to provide reference information of any kind. In fact, most employers choose not to for a very good reason: if they are incorrect (false statements, malice, speaking outside of the scope of employment, etc) they could be negligent and held responsible for your not getting hired by the inquiring employer. But they are not prohibited from giving reference information...but few do, because they will be responsible for the accuracy of what they say, and because, like your case, they say they fired you, and you say you quit, they are asking for a lawsuit if they comment. Because most employers do not want to deal with that risk, they simply have a blanket policy imposed by themselves that they will not release information beyond the dates that you worked there. It causes a misconception that that is the law, when it's really nothing more than a good, litigation-avoiding business practice. But even if they do disclose information that prevents you from getting a job, if that information is TRUE, then they have not defamed you nor are they liable for negligent misrepresentation. In the normal context during which liability attaches to your old employer, a new employer calls them, identifies why they are calling, and someone on the other end of the line, acting within the scope of their employment, provides inaccurate information about you. For the old employer to have liability, the new employer has to rely on the information and take some action (or not, like not hiring you) which results in some harm to you, like not getting the job. So, in a sense, an employer calling and talking to this other guy could provide adequate reason to sue the old employer for negligent misrepresentation or defamation But, the other part of your story leads to a lesser likelihood of a lawsuit succeeding. It was your friend that called, not a new employer. Since there is no evidence that a future or prospective employer made the call, and then subsequently relied on that information in not hiring you, you don't satisfy the test that you were injured (legally, not physically, lol). Also, it is not enough that some employer *might* have relied on the information. You need some sort of evidence that a prospective employer did not hire you because of the information, but *would have* hired you if the inaccurate/false information wasn't released.

Answer 3

If you were on good terms when you left absolutely go back in person. Going back in person shows that you are not scared, that you sincerely want the job, and it's harder to turn someone away who takes the time to come in person. I think it helps the employer remember your good qualities. Also, the employer will be more likely to actually discuss with you

Answer 4

Be professional. Send them a letter explaining that you would like to return to work for them, and if they have a position for which you qualify. Inform them that you will be interested in a position other than the one you left, because you are eager to learn more about the company operations.If you left on good terms, you will get a response. You might also ask them to refer you to another company if they have no open positions for which you qualify at this time.

Answer 5

employers are always show offs. so u want ur job back it is better to just go there without phone call and be very humble and dont look at his eyes with u speak to him. he will embarrass u and may be u will have a chance to get ur job back.

Answer 6

Either is probably fine if you're on good terms. If you're friendly with anyone who works there, why not stop in to say hey anyway, and it'll give you an opportunity to scope the place out, and see if you want to go back.

Answer 7

depends on how you were treated when you left.... do you think they will even take you back? If you were on good terms and didnt burn any bridges, then you should be ok. I would update your resume first then call to see if there are any openings. Good luck!!!!!!

Answer 8

go there n look him n the eyes n ask 4 ur job back

Answer 9

Don't . it will never be the same again . specially if you are asking for the job back . there be no respect for you by them ,

get another job forget it .

Answer 10

It's always much better to go in person. It makes a good impression, and it's harder to turn you down when you're face to face.

Answer 11

Go down there and talk to them, they may even hire you on the spot.