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Happy Days :
Always select good mates as referees and nominated them as your past employer/manager!
2025-09-03 09:24:25
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Jimmy McKenzie :
As a recruiter, who interviews 10+ people a day. We base 80% of our decisions off a reference as they offer honest insight and do not accept references of any below a manager or head of department.
2025-09-03 13:01:12
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kate_moran_olyb :
Exactly this-my ex best friend would make up blatant lies. Didn’t realise it was them till I narrowed it down to them everytime 😬
2025-09-03 01:28:24
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C_31ig :
I received a call once to provide a reference for someone I worked with - I didn’t know they had put me down as a reference. Very awkward
2025-09-03 04:08:14
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Alligator Alcatraz Enthusiast :
Don’t give a reference. Just direct your new employer to your old jobs hr department. Do nothing beyond providing proof of employment.
2025-09-05 18:58:01
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Melissa Armenta :
Good thing all my references are my best friends 🤣
2025-09-05 19:42:49
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Ergophobic :
Do not ever provide any references unless you absolutely have to. Trust me.
2025-09-05 16:27:05
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Chrissy Mornings with Chrissy :
if i was an employer id rather have a police clearance than a reference. I feel it's archayic
2025-09-04 20:14:53
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Dedee4740 :
Good idea to get a good friend to test call your referee's and see if they are actually giving you a good reference.
2025-09-06 06:49:03
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youniqueart :
This is true as soon as I changed some references doors opened 👀
2025-09-05 14:14:28
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alexi_SanSeba :
One of my references spoke badly about me and his wife got the job...so there's no confusion...she wasn't interviewed until after that reference check.
2025-09-04 15:48:51
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Brad 🔧 :
its 10 mins out of your day to provide someone a good reference.
2025-09-04 11:19:16
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Darian :
Colleagues that you work with for over 15 years, and who you thought were a friend can surprise you. Be careful with who you trust.
2025-09-03 21:49:03
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aperol_bethany :
Some jobs require to reach out to previous employer. Eg - school system and FBI
2025-09-03 19:13:15
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Kelley from the block :
I agree
2025-09-15 15:29:38
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Nikky Seven :
Yes. Talked bout this with my coworkers and half said they'd just say positive stuff. Other half said they were gonna think if there were some negatives and answer the same as if it was a performance review 🤨
2025-09-04 00:25:06
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Happy Days :
Whatever! Take control, control your references! Never trust those that are not your friend to be a referee!
2025-09-04 03:00:40
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Chrissy Mornings with Chrissy :
how can u trust a person these days with your financial future. there's been ppl i would not trust at all.
2025-09-04 08:13:30
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krimar :
I was looking for a second job that requires references as a must due to the field and i had to give them my current employer email, on one hand my current company was about to promote me for my performance on the other hand the reference they give was negative, jobs had different times so no way could effect each other. Not to count the amount of people/friends I helped before that had disappoint me. I got the job as hr and its real, everyone gives fake references.
2025-09-04 08:09:23
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user8262846283728 :
Just find a better reference
2025-10-02 23:11:42
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Flow With Cush :
I always use a reference that’s an old colleague that we had a great connection and working relationship.
2025-10-12 08:46:38
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✨GloriaNicole✨ :
They do anything but hire and pay quality employees but keep weaponized incompetent no accountability employees 🤔
2025-09-07 16:20:57
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JustMonique :
Owwww this happened to me, had a death of a close family member in a past job had 4 weeks off (was supposed to be 2 but I was in grief so it was longer)- manager was so understanding at the time, 3 years later used her as a reference and she told the hiring manager I have had time off in the past for “stress/mental health leave” but did not mention a death - got the job anyway but wtf?
2025-09-03 09:58:47
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acj5n :
If you've ever had a bad feeling about someone at work, even just once, then never use this person as a reference. They can't be trusted.
2025-10-25 20:25:27
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Ferdos :
A good worker the manager will not give you a good reference they want you to stay.
2025-09-03 10:53:10
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