Reference Check
Most of us know that when you leave a job, no matter the circumstances, it's better to resist the temptation to burn any bridges. But Heidi Allison, president of reference checking firm Allison & Taylor Inc. goes further than that - she says you should actively negotiate over what your soon-to-be-former employer will tell anyone who asks about your time at the job.
In a press release, Allison says employees who are on their way out the door should discuss whether they are eligible for rehiring, whether the employer will provide a reference and what, exactly, they will say. As with any negotiation, she says, it's best to get all this in writing.
In many cases, it may be better to get a reference from the human resources department than a direct supervisor, Allison said. If there have been hard feelings between the worker and the boss, an HR representative may be able to be more straightforward and honest.
Except in the worst of circumstances, it's always best to have a reference to list. A letter of recommendation isn't particularly effective since hiring managers know the candidate may have worked with the letter provider to make sure they say the right things.
If a prospective employer can't reach a reference listed on a candidate's resume, they may eliminate that person from consideration for the job, Allison said.
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