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At my old job I managed someone somewhat annoying but who overall did an OK job. Since leaving that job I have heard from my old coworkers that this individual had since become really weird (distant, apathetic, possibly did hard drugs etc). I got a cheerful message the other day from this person saying that they had listed me as a reference on a job application. How "it would really help her out to receive a decent recommendation." Next, I got a call from an employer wanting to do some background checking. What do I do? It may seem simple, but I did technically leave on OK terms with the employee.
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if they're reaching out for a "decent recommendation"...well damn...
just say what you knew of them, "overall did an OK job." |
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Just pull lines from "What's he building in there?" by Tom Waits.
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At my old job I managed someone somewhat annoying but who overall did an OK job. Since leaving that job I have heard from my old coworkers that this individual had since become really weird (distant, apathetic, possibly did hard drugs etc). I got a cheerful message the other day from this person saying that they had listed me as a reference on a job application. How "it would really help her out to receive a decent recommendation." Next, I got a call from an employer wanting to do some background checking. What do I do? It may seem simple, but I did technically leave on OK terms with the employee. [/ QUOTE ] Let us consider what's in it for you. The only way I can see you losing is if you say something bad and she sues you for slander. |
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Blackjack,
Stick to the facts, like employment dates, salary, etc. Don't give your personal opinion on anything. They ask "Was she a good employee?" you say "I never received any complaints" (if that's true). Keep it factual, true, and sterile. |
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Answer the questions truthfully. If they ask for your opinion, give it based on what you know. Don't go off of what your old coworkers said, cuz that's just hearsay.
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Sorry I cant discuss this and then give them the number to HR
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Sorry I cant discuss this and then give them the number to HR [/ QUOTE ] Seriously, if the person can't man up and talk to you prior to giving your name out as a reference, I wouldn't go out of my way to help them. |
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Stick to the facts, like employment dates, salary, etc. Don't give your personal opinion on anything. [/ QUOTE ] |
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based on what i know about the law (and i am not a lawyer so whatever)....you open yourself up for some liability if you say anything negative.
if you want to say somethign positive, say so. if not, just mention facts. "this person did indeed work for me from (start date) to (end date) in the position of (job title). |
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