Worried About a Bad Reference? What to Do Before Your Next Job Offer
Worried about what a former employer, manager or referee may say? Learn how to understand the risk of a bad reference, avoid guessing, and get confidential support before your next job opportunity reaches the reference stage.
What Can a Former Employer Say in a Reference Check?
Can a former employer say something negative in a reference check? Learn why the answer is not always simple, how subtle comments can affect your job search, and why it helps to understand the risk before you react.
What Questions Do Employers Ask in a Reference Check?
Worried about what your referee may be asked? Learn the common questions employers may ask in a reference check and why the answers can matter more than the questions themselves.
What Does “Areas for Improvement” Mean in a Reference Check?
Worried about what your referee may say when asked about your areas for improvement? Learn why this common reference check question matters and how subtle answers can affect a job offer.