Boston Jobs: Who Makes for a Good Reference?
Consider the following scenario…….You’ve worked diligently at your current position and have been a model employee. You’ve accomplished a lot in your current position and you’ve made a real contribution to the company. Now you’re ready to move on to another job.
There’s just one problem. Your boss, who has no reason to give you anything less than a glowing recommendation, has a reputation for being spiteful. He’s been known to give bad references before and you’re not sure what he would say about you if asked. Do you list him as a reference or not?
If you find yourself in this predicament, it’s best to avoid using a reference who may or may not give an honest assessment of your work. Most employees who are looking for new positions while still employed at their current job feel uncomfortable with giving the names of their bosses as references for fear of retaliation (in the form of bad reviews, demotions, or refusal to promote) if a new job does not materialize.
When looking for Boston jobs, it’s important to keep one eye on your current job and one eye to the future. Avoid burning a bridge by putting down a reference that may not take the news of you searching for a new position very well. Instead, opt to use people who can give credible, positive references like previous bosses, co-workers or even staff members who work under you (if you feel they can be relied upon to keep your business confidential). Even clients, customers and vendors that you work with make for good references.
References can open the door to a new position—if they’re solid. If you have any doubts as to who makes for a good reference, check with your employment agency. Boston agencies can advise job seekers on the best people to use as references and avoid those who will give a less than stellar review.
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