Comments on: Avoid these reference mistakes http://write-solution.com/2010/05/13/avoid-these-reference-mistakes/ Pragmatic Job Search Advice Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:00:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Jobs http://write-solution.com/2010/05/13/avoid-these-reference-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-4320 Jobs Fri, 12 Aug 2011 09:19:44 +0000 http://write-solution.com/?p=918#comment-4320 I've made the mistake of not telling a reference that I placed him on my resume. That didn't work out well for me. From now on I tell the people even before my resume goes out. I’ve made the mistake of not telling a reference that I placed him on my resume. That didn’t work out well for me. From now on I tell the people even before my resume goes out.

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]]> By: Olivia http://write-solution.com/2010/05/13/avoid-these-reference-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-615 Olivia Mon, 31 May 2010 03:46:38 +0000 http://write-solution.com/?p=918#comment-615 any advice when you were let from a position, have an amicable colleague reference from that job, but because you did not agree with why you were let go and are not on amicable terms with your past supervisor-- what do do when Jobs ask for your last supervisor/job, and if they can contact them? when there isnt a way to explain this relationship, only a simple yes or no field. it always frustrates me! -Olivia @ojthighered any advice when you were let from a position, have an amicable colleague reference from that job, but because you did not agree with why you were let go and are not on amicable terms with your past supervisor– what do do when Jobs ask for your last supervisor/job, and if they can contact them? when there isnt a way to explain this relationship, only a simple yes or no field. it always frustrates me!

-Olivia
@ojthighered

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]]> By: Susan P Joyce http://write-solution.com/2010/05/13/avoid-these-reference-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-599 Susan P Joyce Wed, 19 May 2010 15:08:18 +0000 http://write-solution.com/?p=918#comment-599 Such excellent points, Dawn! When a job seeker has made it all the way to the point where the potential employer is checking references, being blown out of the water by a reference giver is a tragedy. I've seen everything from bad contact information (old/wrong phone number!) to "Who? Never heard of him/her!" Opportunity lost. What a shame. Such excellent points, Dawn! When a job seeker has made it all the way to the point where the potential employer is checking references, being blown out of the water by a reference giver is a tragedy. I’ve seen everything from bad contact information (old/wrong phone number!) to “Who? Never heard of him/her!” Opportunity lost. What a shame.

]]> By: career sherpa http://write-solution.com/2010/05/13/avoid-these-reference-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-596 career sherpa Sat, 15 May 2010 09:26:50 +0000 http://write-solution.com/?p=918#comment-596 Dawn: I am so glad you wrote this post! You've included wonderful stories and a truly inclusive list of 10 Dos and Don'ts! Managing references professionally is crucial and I think many people just don't understand what they can control within the process! Nice work! Dawn: I am so glad you wrote this post! You’ve included wonderful stories and a truly inclusive list of 10 Dos and Don’ts! Managing references professionally is crucial and I think many people just don’t understand what they can control within the process! Nice work!

]]> By: Chandlee Bryan http://write-solution.com/2010/05/13/avoid-these-reference-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-595 Chandlee Bryan Fri, 14 May 2010 22:39:36 +0000 http://write-solution.com/?p=918#comment-595 Dawn, Great post and so on target. I've seen many candidates make these very mistakes...your post is a great reminder of best practices in this area. If only Janet had thought of Dr. Bob as a reference as she left her position--she could have made a great impression if she left the office with tips on how her replacement could support his work instead of how he could do better! All the Best, Chandlee P.S. My post is working now: www.emergingprofessional.typepad.com Dawn,

Great post and so on target. I’ve seen many candidates make these very mistakes…your post is a great reminder of best practices in this area. If only Janet had thought of Dr. Bob as a reference as she left her position–she could have made a great impression if she left the office with tips on how her replacement could support his work instead of how he could do better!

All the Best,
Chandlee

P.S. My post is working now: http://www.emergingprofessional.typepad.com

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