Most job applications ask for references. It’s standard practice to list previous supervisors, coworkers or other people that can attest to your character.
There are some funny stories out there about “unique” references.
One reference turned out to be the candidate’s mother-in-law. When asked about his employability, she said, “I wouldn’t hire him to do anything!”
A candidate’s former supervisor described the candidate as a good worker and very capable, except on Mondays when he frequently came to work very tired. When asked why, the former supervisor said the candidate “wrestled bears on the weekends, and it wore him out. “
Another ex employer said he would hire the person again, but only “if he were put in a building by himself. He can’t get along with anybody.”
The owner of a company who a candidate had listed as a reference was asked about job performance. He rated the candidate’s overall performance as better than any other crew members. He cited no weakness and couldnt suggest any performance improvement.
However, when asked if he would hire this person again, he replied, “No! In fact the sheriff is still looking for him. He stole my truck when he left. You folks wouldn’t happen to know where he is right now, would you?”
These are funny, but Red Letter Believers have a serious obligation — when we leave a job it needs to be on the best terms possible. You do make an impact — will it be positive or negative?
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