Former coworkers can speak to your strengths as a team player and are often the best references.
2. If you helped a coworker in the past, they will most likely be happy to sing your praises to a potential future employer.
3. Former coworkers are a great resource when it comes to speaking to your strengths as a team player.
Who is allowed to be references?
Character references can be friends, landlords, clients or anyone who can speak to your good personal qualities.
2. If they have firsthand knowledge of your work skills, that is even more useful.
Can a bad reference cost you a job?
A reference can show that you are not suitable for a job if it is fair and accurate. For example, a reference can show you do not have enough experience for a job or say that you were dismissed.
How far back do job references go?
Your former employer should provide a reference that goes back 6 years, if they are regulated.
2. The reference should include information about your job duties, employment dates, and salary.
3. If your former employer is not regulated, they may still provide a reference, but it may not be as comprehensive.
How honest should you be in a reference?
Stick to the facts
2. Only use documented evidence to share information related to an employee’s job performance
3. Avoid giving opinions about the employee’s suitability for a prospective job
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