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Add You - Job Search Stalled? 5 Ways to Keep Your References From Killing Your Career
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A quality service will not pretend to be an employer. They don't have to. You'd be amazed how managers will respond to a simple request for a reference.
One reference-checking consultant told me, "The manager who answered the phone said, 'Just a minute.' Then, without covering the mouthpiece, he yelled, 'What did the lawyers tell us to say about Tim?'"
And that's how one job seeker solved the mystery of Who Killed Tim's Career Change.
(4) Remember: the world looks different on the other side of the desk.
By the time you've gained some seniority in your field, you're probably familiar with standard hiring processes. But when you need to change careers, you may be surprised to discover some recent changes, as well as some unspoken rules.
Your industry may be dominated by a club of insiders. You may never be asked for references: your future boss just calls someone he knows until he reaches a friend of a friend. CPA Salaries
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Wrong.
References can sabotage even the most sophisticated, well-executed job search. Sometimes you can lose an opportunity when your reference thinks he's helping you out 100%.
Here are 5 ways to make your references work for you, not against you.
(1) Skip the 'To Whom It May Concern' letters.
Clients often tell me their well-meaning bosses offered to write a 'To Whom It May Concern' letter on your behalf. These letters used to be common 20 or 30 years ago.
Today, corporate employers rarely pay attention to these letters. In fact, often hiring managers will be skeptical about any written correspondence.
Let's face it: employers tend to be conscious of lawsuits. They prefer phone calls that are not recorded. When they need a letter, they supply their own forms and they prefer letters sent directly to them.
You will find exceptions in some industries. For example, university professors and administrators typically submit three letters of reference with each application. Often these references will be mailed directly to the hiring department.
(2) Research the way your present boss answers a request: "Can you supply a reference for John?"
Ask fellow employees about their experiences. You might even get a friend to call on your behalf or hire a reference checking service. Expect surprises.
Some well-meaning managers avoid giving anyone a glowing recommendation. 'Nobody is that great,' they say. 'I want to be honest.'
But of course everybody else exaggerates and your reference's well-intended honesty will place you at a disadvantage.
Other references are just clueless. My colleague 'Nick' genuinely wanted me to get a great opportunity when he wrote a letter for me. But he added a line suggesting I might be 'somewhat eccentric.' I was applying for administrative positions in universities, which tend to be fairly conservative.
I had no idea what was going on and wondered why I wasn't getting more invitations to interview. One day an interview committee member asked me, 'What on earth does he mean?'
'We are friends,' I said, truthfully, and reached for the phone.
Nick was completely baffled ('I meant it as a compliment') but he agreed to revise his letters so I would sound like the well qualified, experienced, and highly professional candidate I was.
(2) Before supplying names, get permission (and be sure they are still available).
You come to the moment of truth in your job search. Your future boss says, 'I am impressed with what I've seen. May I call a few references?'
To prepare for this moment, get permission to give out names. And take the extra step: Find out what happens next.
Your boss may be required to refer all calls to Human Resources. Or she may be moving to a new career and you are part of the past she wants to forget.
When I taught at a university, students often asked if they could list me as a reference for jobs and graduate programs. But sometimes I would get a surprise request from someone I barely remembered, creating awkward moments for all of us.
After I left the university, I was not always available to serve as a reference. While traveling or moving, I couldn't respond to requests, even when I wanted to. If I'd known my name would be brought up as a reference, I would have warned the students and encouraged them to find alternatives.
(3) Watch for red flags in the hiring process.
If your job prospects get derailed mysteriously, over and over again, consider hiring a professional service to check your references. The service will handle your request professionally and (if you've chosen wisely) ethically. They'll call to say, "I'm checking references on Tim Toole."
A quality service will not pretend to be an employer. They don't have to. You'd be amazed how managers will respond to a simple request for a reference.
One reference-checking consultant told me, "The manager who answered the phone said, 'Just a minute.' Then, without covering the mouthpiece, he yelled, 'What did the lawyers tell us to say about Tim?'"
And that's how one job seeker solved the mystery of Who Killed Tim's Career Change.
(4) Remember: the world looks different on the other side of the desk.
By the time you've gained some seniority in your field, you're probably familiar with standard hiring processes. But when you need to change careers, you may be surprised to discover some recent changes, as well as some unspoken rules.
Your industry may be dominated by a club of insiders. You may never be asked for references: your future boss just calls someone he knows until he reaches a friend of a friend.
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You will find exceptions in some industries. For example, university professors and administrators typically submit three letters of reference with each application. Often these references will be mailed directly to the hiring department.
(2) Research the way your present boss answers a request: "Can you supply a reference for John?"
Ask fellow employees about their experiences. You might even get a friend to call on your behalf or hire a reference checking service. Expect surprises.
Some well-meaning managers avoid giving anyone a glowing recommendation. 'Nobody is that great,' they say. 'I want to be honest.'
But of course everybody else exaggerates and your reference's well-intended honesty will place you at a disadvantage.
Other references are just clueless. My colleague 'Nick' genuinely wanted me to get a great opportunity when he wrote a letter for me. But he added a line suggesting I might be 'somewhat eccentric.' I was applying for administrative positions in universities, which tend to be fairly conservative.
I had no idea what was going on and wondered why I wasn't getting more invitations to interview. One day an interview committee member asked me, 'What on earth does he mean?'
'We are friends,' I said, truthfully, and reached for the phone.
Nick was completely baffled ('I meant it as a compliment') but he agreed to revise his letters so I would sound like the well qualified, experienced, and highly professional candidate I was.
(2) Before supplying names, get permission (and be sure they are still available).
You come to the moment of truth in your job search. Your future boss says, 'I am impressed with what I've seen. May I call a few references?'
To prepare for this moment, get permission to give out names. And take the extra step: Find out what happens next.
Your boss may be required to refer all calls to Human Resources. Or she may be moving to a new career and you are part of the past she wants to forget.
When I taught at a university, students often asked if they could list me as a reference for jobs and graduate programs. But sometimes I would get a surprise request from someone I barely remembered, creating awkward moments for all of us.
After I left the university, I was not always available to serve as a reference. While traveling or moving, I couldn't respond to requests, even when I wanted to. If I'd known my name would be brought up as a reference, I would have warned the students and encouraged them to find alternatives.
(3) Watch for red flags in the hiring process.
If your job prospects get derailed mysteriously, over and over again, consider hiring a professional service to check your references. The service will handle your request professionally and (if you've chosen wisely) ethically. They'll call to say, "I'm checking references on Tim Toole."
A quality service will not pretend to be an employer. They don't have to. You'd be amazed how managers will respond to a simple request for a reference.
One reference-checking consultant told me, "The manager who answered the phone said, 'Just a minute.' Then, without covering the mouthpiece, he yelled, 'What did the lawyers tell us to say about Tim?'"
And that's how one job seeker solved the mystery of Who Killed Tim's Career Change.
(4) Remember: the world looks different on the other side of the desk.
By the time you've gained some seniority in your field, you're probably familiar with standard hiring processes. But when you need to change careers, you may be surprised to discover some recent changes, as well as some unspoken rules.
Your industry may be dominated by a club of insiders. You may never be asked for references: your future boss just calls someone he knows until he reaches a friend of a friend. Basics of Binders
Binders are found in almost every office. There is a binder for every need and people understand the advantages binders offer over other organizing methods. Loose papers get lost, papers kept in folders get bent and unorganized, but papers in a binder are kept in great shape and in order. Binders also make for a professional appearance when presenting information to a client or business partner. Binders are an office staple that should not be ignored.Binders come in various types and styles. The variations depend on a number of things. The way a binder in bound effects the look of the binder and determine what need it can fill. Understanding the basics of binders is the bght be 'somewhat eccentric.' I was applying for administrative positions in universities, which tend to be fairly conservative.
I had no idea what was going on and wondered why I wasn't getting more invitations to interview. One day an interview committee member asked me, 'What on earth does he mean?'
'We are friends,' I said, truthfully, and reached for the phone.
Nick was completely baffled ('I meant it as a compliment') but he agreed to revise his letters so I would sound like the well qualified, experienced, and highly professional candidate I was.
(2) Before supplying names, get permission (and be sure they are still available).
You come to the moment of truth in your job search. Your future boss says, 'I am impressed with what I've seen. May I call a few references?'
To prepare for this moment, get permission to give out names. And take the extra step: Find out what happens next.
Your boss may be required to refer all calls to Human Resources. Or she may be moving to a new career and you are part of the past she wants to forget.
When I taught at a university, students often asked if they could list me as a reference for jobs and graduate programs. But sometimes I would get a surprise request from someone I barely remembered, creating awkward moments for all of us.
After I left the university, I was not always available to serve as a reference. While traveling or moving, I couldn't respond to requests, even when I wanted to. If I'd known my name would be brought up as a reference, I would have warned the students and encouraged them to find alternatives.
(3) Watch for red flags in the hiring process.
If your job prospects get derailed mysteriously, over and over again, consider hiring a professional service to check your references. The service will handle your request professionally and (if you've chosen wisely) ethically. They'll call to say, "I'm checking references on Tim Toole."
A quality service will not pretend to be an employer. They don't have to. You'd be amazed how managers will respond to a simple request for a reference.
One reference-checking consultant told me, "The manager who answered the phone said, 'Just a minute.' Then, without covering the mouthpiece, he yelled, 'What did the lawyers tell us to say about Tim?'"
And that's how one job seeker solved the mystery of Who Killed Tim's Career Change.
(4) Remember: the world looks different on the other side of the desk.
By the time you've gained some seniority in your field, you're probably familiar with standard hiring processes. But when you need to change careers, you may be surprised to discover some recent changes, as well as some unspoken rules.
Your industry may be dominated by a club of insiders. You may never be asked for references: your future boss just calls someone he knows until he reaches a friend of a friend. Are You Branded Yet?
One of the best ways to increase your chances of success, whether you work for someone else or have your own small business, is to find an effective way to tell people what you have to offer.You can do this by creating your own brand, according to author, consultant, movie producer and director, Tom Marcoux, who is known as America's Communication Coach. "In order to make your dreams come true you need to effectively tell the world what you offer.And, the essence of telling the world is to clearly and concisely express what you're best known for. This is your personal brand," Marcoux says. Corporations spend millions of dollars to keep their brands in people's minds andls to Human Resources. Or she may be moving to a new career and you are part of the past she wants to forget.
When I taught at a university, students often asked if they could list me as a reference for jobs and graduate programs. But sometimes I would get a surprise request from someone I barely remembered, creating awkward moments for all of us.
After I left the university, I was not always available to serve as a reference. While traveling or moving, I couldn't respond to requests, even when I wanted to. If I'd known my name would be brought up as a reference, I would have warned the students and encouraged them to find alternatives.
(3) Watch for red flags in the hiring process.
If your job prospects get derailed mysteriously, over and over again, consider hiring a professional service to check your references. The service will handle your request professionally and (if you've chosen wisely) ethically. They'll call to say, "I'm checking references on Tim Toole."
A quality service will not pretend to be an employer. They don't have to. You'd be amazed how managers will respond to a simple request for a reference.
One reference-checking consultant told me, "The manager who answered the phone said, 'Just a minute.' Then, without covering the mouthpiece, he yelled, 'What did the lawyers tell us to say about Tim?'"
And that's how one job seeker solved the mystery of Who Killed Tim's Career Change.
(4) Remember: the world looks different on the other side of the desk.
By the time you've gained some seniority in your field, you're probably familiar with standard hiring processes. But when you need to change careers, you may be surprised to discover some recent changes, as well as some unspoken rules.
Your industry may be dominated by a club of insiders. You may never be asked for references: your future boss just calls someone he knows until he reaches a friend of a friend. Deluxe Business Checks
When you want to impress your clients and potential investors and financial partners, always pay close attention to details that convey stability and professionalism for your company. Start with the design and quality of your business checks. They may be small details, but they are good tools to get your message across.Attention to detail is often regarded as good business sense. From the color of your checks to the paper weight and kind used to the additional information printed on them (your company logo, name and address), each feature and element should reinforce the image you want to project.Impressive printing, raw-material processing, and security features are justrences on Tim Toole."
A quality service will not pretend to be an employer. They don't have to. You'd be amazed how managers will respond to a simple request for a reference.
One reference-checking consultant told me, "The manager who answered the phone said, 'Just a minute.' Then, without covering the mouthpiece, he yelled, 'What did the lawyers tell us to say about Tim?'"
And that's how one job seeker solved the mystery of Who Killed Tim's Career Change.
(4) Remember: the world looks different on the other side of the desk.
By the time you've gained some seniority in your field, you're probably familiar with standard hiring processes. But when you need to change careers, you may be surprised to discover some recent changes, as well as some unspoken rules.
Your industry may be dominated by a club of insiders. You may never be asked for references: your future boss just calls someone he knows until he reaches a friend of a friend.
Or your field may be very structured, with all references checked minutely by a human resources department, even if you're quite senior.
It's important to understand common practice because any deviation should be viewed as a red flag. You may not turn a job down but you need to dig deeper before accepting a position in a company that comes across as "different."
(5) Be proactive.
Let's face it: writing reference letters adds hassle to somebody's day, especially when your reference is not familiar with your target market. If appropriate, offer to follow up or draft a list of key points to emphasize in the letter.
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