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How much information do previous employers give to prospective employers?
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Reading this question, I came across the staement:
I know they are going to confirm degree with previous employer
In my experience, in the UK, most previous employers will only confirm that the person worked for them between the dates specified, they don't supply character references or anything that couldn't be seen as objectively true in court
Have I lead an unusually sheltered professional life? Does this vary from country to country?
I'm not asking about CRB/DBS-type background checks carried out by third parties.
united-kingdom references
asked 13 hours ago
Dave GremlinDave Gremlin
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Reading this question, I came across the staement:
I know they are going to confirm degree with previous employer
In my experience, in the UK, most previous employers will only confirm that the person worked for them between the dates specified, they don't supply character references or anything that couldn't be seen as objectively true in court
Have I lead an unusually sheltered professional life? Does this vary from country to country?
I'm not asking about CRB/DBS-type background checks carried out by third parties.
united-kingdom references
asked 13 hours ago
Dave GremlinDave Gremlin
63427
1
Indeed, for degrees, they ask the universities, not the previous employers.
– Matthieu Brucher
13 hours ago
With GDPR company can even refuse to provide time bracket and just confirm that such person worked for them and the type of resignation was....
– SZCZERZO KŁY
13 hours ago
add a comment |
Reading this question, I came across the staement:
I know they are going to confirm degree with previous employer
In my experience, in the UK, most previous employers will only confirm that the person worked for them between the dates specified, they don't supply character references or anything that couldn't be seen as objectively true in court
Have I lead an unusually sheltered professional life? Does this vary from country to country?
I'm not asking about CRB/DBS-type background checks carried out by third parties.
united-kingdom references
asked 13 hours ago
Dave GremlinDave Gremlin
63427
Reading this question, I came across the staement:
I know they are going to confirm degree with previous employer
In my experience, in the UK, most previous employers will only confirm that the person worked for them between the dates specified, they don't supply character references or anything that couldn't be seen as objectively true in court
Have I lead an unusually sheltered professional life? Does this vary from country to country?
I'm not asking about CRB/DBS-type background checks carried out by third parties.
united-kingdom references
united-kingdom references
asked 13 hours ago
Dave GremlinDave Gremlin
63427
asked 13 hours ago
Dave GremlinDave Gremlin
63427
asked 13 hours ago
Dave GremlinDave Gremlin
63427
asked 13 hours ago
Dave GremlinDave Gremlin
63427
asked 13 hours ago
Dave GremlinDave Gremlin
63427
63427
1
Indeed, for degrees, they ask the universities, not the previous employers.
– Matthieu Brucher
13 hours ago
With GDPR company can even refuse to provide time bracket and just confirm that such person worked for them and the type of resignation was....
– SZCZERZO KŁY
13 hours ago
add a comment |
1
Indeed, for degrees, they ask the universities, not the previous employers.
– Matthieu Brucher
13 hours ago
With GDPR company can even refuse to provide time bracket and just confirm that such person worked for them and the type of resignation was....
– SZCZERZO KŁY
13 hours ago
1
1
Indeed, for degrees, they ask the universities, not the previous employers.
– Matthieu Brucher
13 hours ago
Indeed, for degrees, they ask the universities, not the previous employers.
– Matthieu Brucher
13 hours ago
With GDPR company can even refuse to provide time bracket and just confirm that such person worked for them and the type of resignation was....
– SZCZERZO KŁY
13 hours ago
With GDPR company can even refuse to provide time bracket and just confirm that such person worked for them and the type of resignation was....
– SZCZERZO KŁY
13 hours ago
add a comment |
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Typically, such reference requests are handled by HR, and HR only confirms the period of employment, and if the person is eligible for rehire.
There is no law preventing a company from giving a more informative review, it is just a matter of the people doing the reference do not have the information.
answered 13 hours ago
IDrinkandIKnowThingsIDrinkandIKnowThings
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At a much lower level, I provide references to the high school kids who work for me on my tree farm. I provide a copy to the employee, tell them that this is what I have filed, and they can ask me to submit anytime to any prospective employer. From feedback, references seem to still be common in hourly wage jobs, and when applying for scholarships and bursaries.
answered 12 hours ago
Sherwood BotsfordSherwood Botsford
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Typically, such reference requests are handled by HR, and HR only confirms the period of employment, and if the person is eligible for rehire.
There is no law preventing a company from giving a more informative review, it is just a matter of the people doing the reference do not have the information.
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IDrinkandIKnowThingsIDrinkandIKnowThings
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Typically, such reference requests are handled by HR, and HR only confirms the period of employment, and if the person is eligible for rehire.
There is no law preventing a company from giving a more informative review, it is just a matter of the people doing the reference do not have the information.
answered 13 hours ago
IDrinkandIKnowThingsIDrinkandIKnowThings
44.9k16101193
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Typically, such reference requests are handled by HR, and HR only confirms the period of employment, and if the person is eligible for rehire.
There is no law preventing a company from giving a more informative review, it is just a matter of the people doing the reference do not have the information.
answered 13 hours ago
IDrinkandIKnowThingsIDrinkandIKnowThings
44.9k16101193
Typically, such reference requests are handled by HR, and HR only confirms the period of employment, and if the person is eligible for rehire.
There is no law preventing a company from giving a more informative review, it is just a matter of the people doing the reference do not have the information.
answered 13 hours ago
IDrinkandIKnowThingsIDrinkandIKnowThings
44.9k16101193
answered 13 hours ago
IDrinkandIKnowThingsIDrinkandIKnowThings
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At a much lower level, I provide references to the high school kids who work for me on my tree farm. I provide a copy to the employee, tell them that this is what I have filed, and they can ask me to submit anytime to any prospective employer. From feedback, references seem to still be common in hourly wage jobs, and when applying for scholarships and bursaries.
answered 12 hours ago
Sherwood BotsfordSherwood Botsford
1454
add a comment |
At a much lower level, I provide references to the high school kids who work for me on my tree farm. I provide a copy to the employee, tell them that this is what I have filed, and they can ask me to submit anytime to any prospective employer. From feedback, references seem to still be common in hourly wage jobs, and when applying for scholarships and bursaries.
answered 12 hours ago
Sherwood BotsfordSherwood Botsford
1454
add a comment |
At a much lower level, I provide references to the high school kids who work for me on my tree farm. I provide a copy to the employee, tell them that this is what I have filed, and they can ask me to submit anytime to any prospective employer. From feedback, references seem to still be common in hourly wage jobs, and when applying for scholarships and bursaries.
answered 12 hours ago
Sherwood BotsfordSherwood Botsford
1454
At a much lower level, I provide references to the high school kids who work for me on my tree farm. I provide a copy to the employee, tell them that this is what I have filed, and they can ask me to submit anytime to any prospective employer. From feedback, references seem to still be common in hourly wage jobs, and when applying for scholarships and bursaries.
answered 12 hours ago
Sherwood BotsfordSherwood Botsford
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Indeed, for degrees, they ask the universities, not the previous employers.
– Matthieu Brucher
13 hours ago
With GDPR company can even refuse to provide time bracket and just confirm that such person worked for them and the type of resignation was....
– SZCZERZO KŁY
13 hours ago