Be prepared for them to check.

Post #198,221 by Another Scott 3/12/05 3:41:09 PM Reply	Be prepared for them to check. At least according to [link\|http://www.vietnamworks.com/news/news_SaigonTimesDaily_Mar0804.htm\|this] article, you should expect that they'll try to find out from your references why you left. Don't say anything you'll regret. You probably should [link\|http://www.faqfarm.com/Q/When_a_job_application_asks_your_reason_for_leaving_a_job_and_were_you_ever_fired_what_is_the_best_way_to_answer\|answer honestly] in neutral language. Luck! Cheers, Scott.
Post #198,235 by a6l6e6x 3/12/05 4:34:54 PM Reply	Try is the operative word. According to my daughter, at Bank of America the managers are to say nothing and refer inquiries to HR which says nothing more than that you worked there. Even for guys who were fired because of spending lots of time looking at porn. Alex The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt. -- Bertrand Russell
Post #198,237 by Another Scott 3/12/05 5:11:31 PM Reply	You can get fired for that?!?!!?!!!!???!!!?11!!! [image\|/forums/images/warning.png\|0\|This is sarcasm...] Cheers, Scott.
Post #198,253 by gdaustin 3/12/05 6:09:47 PM Reply	Try, try not. Actually, my manager says that the HR department has advised them that providing any information other than date of hire and date of termination can open the company up to a lawsuit. So, they're better off checking personal references and being "careful" with the questions. But, I know that some managers I've had in the past will give a good report to a hiring referral check for a good former employee, and give hire/fire date if they were lousy. I wonder if it's a "code"? Glen
Post #198,481 by mmoffitt 3/14/05 11:14:36 AM Reply	The question I get most often. Is "Would you re-hire?" bcnu, Mikem Eine Leute. Eine Welt. Ein F\ufffdhrer. God Bless America.
Post #198,533 by jbrabeck 3/14/05 12:54:00 PM Reply	Specifically warned against that Give a good referal to one and Employment dates for another. The implication is "bad" for second, can lead to lawsuit. A good friend will come and bail you out of jail ... but, a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "Damn...that was fun!"

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