Anita Bullard
If you check "NO" on a job application that you do not want them to call your employer is this a automatic rejection ? I do supply my employer's workline that verifies my employment but I don't want them to speak with my manager because of our differences. I think he might say something negative to prevent me from getting the job although I did my job very well.
If you take out the time and look at my references list you will see that they can call my supervisors.
My most recent employer went out of business. Previous to that the company was acquired without much of the staff with it. Previous to that my employer went through three ownerships in nine months while I was there and more thereafter. I have references in my linked in Profile from each. Any comments on this situation.
If any past employer--or the HR department of that employer--were to say anything negative, you've got yourself a lawsuit. (Meaning, YOU sue THEM) That's why you need to make sure that your professional references are solid and ready to go. Past employers will only say that you worked from this date to that date. That's it. This is nothing to worry about. Let the prospective employer call them and don't worry about it, but be ready to give the interviewer a list of your references so they don't even go down that route.
A couple of things: 1. You should allow the new employer to speak with the current employer. 2. Generally, the past employer is smart enough not to say anything that could be used in a law suit. Most companies only provide: starting and termination dates, and your job title. So fear not!
if you marked no then they shouldn't call directly for references but that's hard to control. Make sure you can provide suitable alternative references. Call your references and let them know to expect a call from a potential employer so their prepared.
Very good question Anita! It probably depends on the culture of the company and individuals working in the hiring department. There are few checks and balances anymore, so employers pretty much do what they want to do. But I'll bet your employer thinks more of you than you realize.
Hello Anita, it should not be considered an automatic rejection but remember each interviewer, hiring manager and company has different procedures they may follow. I think as long as you provide the number to verify employment it should be ok, a lot of large companies only have a phone number or link to verify employment they do not have the managers take these types of calls. I am in Florida and past employers are not allowed to provide negative feedback on employees or x-employees. I hope this helps.
Mrs. Bullard: It shouldn’t be an automatic rejection. To me it means that you may want to directly clarify some issues that may be conflictive, may be dates, may be salary, may be an issue related to scope of practice. Who knows. The fact that they ask, means they are giving you an option to answer, yes or not. “No” does not means you are hiding something or you are afraid, on the contrary may means you want to address clarification and then approving the hiring company to call once you had that opportunity. You can follow up with your application if you do not receive a call and inquire. Also provide references, additionally. If you have a good resume, saying “no” to contacting an employer should not be a discriminatory a problem.
I understand, but if an employee give a negative reply you could sue because they caused u employment
Hi Anita I have had to put no on my applications, because the daycare my mom and I had in business, she has passed away so, they can't call her and another company I worked for they closed down and became BJC and the Physicians have moved on or retiree