I was dismissed from my last job as I suffer from migraines, but now that I am feeling better and have not suffered from a migraine for over a month, I am looking at finding work again.
I recently applied for a job and looks like I didn't get it because my references on my resume/CV have given me bad references when the potential employer has called them.
What do I do????????
2007-12-07 21:03:26 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
Take 'em off. Find some better references. And be upfront that you had health problems, but they are resolved now.
2007-12-07 21:13:18 · answer #1 · answered by Madame M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the references off your resume. References are something that should be separate and given out only when asked for. I also would ask some new people to be your references. Someone that will say positive things about you. As for past work experiences and how to cover, should a potential employer call one of your past employers, you need to go back to any friends or co-workers from your past jobs that you had a good working relationship with and ask them for a letter of recommendation. That way should you be questioned in an interview or in submitting your resume for a job, you already are showing a positive work history and a company will more than likely call someone from your letters of recommendations then try to go through the hassle of making a connection with an HR person (who may not even know you) Make sure that in turning in an application that you include, along with your resume, those letters. I would submit at least two from any past employer that you feel might be giving you a bad reference. I'm an employment specialist and if you would like any additional help or have other questions feel free to contact me at either of the following e-mail addresses,,,,,,, skibum0109@yahoo.com or ae0788@yahoo.com I hope I have been of some help.
2007-12-07 23:37:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are also filling out a application at the same time, there should be a spot that asks if they can call your previous employer. It is okay to say no, but they might want an explination, and at that point you can explain for yourself.
If you have just a resume, next to the phone number add a note saying please don't contact.
If anybody has a question they will ask, and should be very understanding. Most people have had a job or two that they wish they could just forget about.
Good luck
2007-12-07 21:18:03 · answer #3 · answered by firemanrenskers 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I doubt you got a bad reference from your previous employer.
Usually when HR gets reference calls on a previously terminated employee the only information they give out is date of hire, promotions date of separation and whether or not you are eligible for rehire without further details.
If they didn’t and say someone who got the call went on about you then you might have good grounds for turning it into a legal case.
Consult an attorney
2007-12-07 21:43:28 · answer #4 · answered by Pi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I normally look for friends or colleagues that know my personality well enough as reference on my CV. This will help you in your career advancement. Hope this could be some use to you
2016-04-08 01:18:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell the prospecting employer you have your health problem under control, if you saw a doctor for it, say so!
2007-12-07 21:39:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋