How important are references from a previous job to a future company who needs to call them just for protocol?

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Zigmo asked:

I had a 2nd interview with my hopefully future employer. They need to call my references due to standard guidelines. They totally love me and have already set everthing in motionto hire me on Monday. How important is it to them if they hear something negative about me?like….maybe I missed some days at my last job due to child being ill?



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2 Responses to 'How important are references from a previous job to a future company who needs to call them just for protocol?'

  1. Zeebarista - November 5th, 2009 at 6:23 pm

    It really just depends. The most negative thing they can hear is that you weren’t a good worker. Taking care of a sick child is normal, and 90% of employers will probably be fine with that. If they aren’t, thank your lucky stars, they probably wouldn’t be flexible to you taking care of your child in the future.

    Anything can happen between now and Monday, so keep applying, don’t wait for the formal offer.

  2. MJR - November 8th, 2009 at 10:05 am

    I believe that previous employers (at least in my state) are mandated so they cannot release much information besides confirmation that you worked there, they cannot say specific negative things about you.


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