You might have a candidate who looks like the perfect match until their former employer raises some red flags. Before you decide to reject their application, there are a few things to consider.
Dealing with a candidate who has received a bad reference requires both patience and professionalism. How to Handle a Bad Job Reference. After spending weeks going through the hiring process, it can be discouraging to receive a bad reference.
There are a few steps you should do if an employer gives a bad reference. Receiving a bad reference for a candidate is always a surprise. You can handle a bad job reference by examining it in detail. You have no idea what the relationship was like between the two parties.
It may be a personal reason behind the bad reference, instead of any professional misconduct. There may also be a negative bias towards the candidate due to them leaving the organization. Do your due diligence and take an in-depth look at the reference and any contributing factors.
Skip to content. Business Cards. Payment Solutions. International Payments. Business Class. Summary If you get a bad reference for one of your future employees, that doesn't always mean you need to pass on offering a job. Having been in this situation a number of times in my career, I've developed three guidelines to help me decide whether to hire someone with a not-so-glowing reference: 1.
Get the candidate's side of the story. Find out what the candidate learned from the experience. Listen to your gut. Photo: iStock. Want to Dig Deeper? If you would like to know more about anything written in this blog or would like to express your thoughts just contact Dan through The Recruitment Lab website.
Skip to content. A graduate fresh out of university or college may not have worked in a full-time role before.
They could possess the skills you need but can only obtain a character reference from a teacher or may have only completed voluntary work, work experience, or at best a casual Saturday job. The previous company has closed and no longer exists. The company is overseas. Language, geography and timezones can be very real barriers. A company refuses to provide a reference. The Reference Lacks Detail Maybe the reference has been returned, but it lacks detail. What if I Obtain a Bad Reference?
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