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From my experience, employers don't even care about contacting references. However, if working with a third party recruiter, they always do reference checks. I've gotten offers from companies who I didn't even provide references to. It's common, in fact. Seems like it's mainly a recruiter thing. Also, many people don't even answer their phone these days because of perceived spam calls.
Andrew thank you!! I find this information to be empowering. I am in the final stage of the interview process with a potentially really good opportunity and the recruiter today advised she will "probably" need references. I thought it through and then viewed your video, and now I feel much better about proceeding with references. So glad I subscribed.
I had an interesting situation, went through the interview process for a position, got an offer, signed the offer and was waiting on the background check.. Hadn't given references for this position but did for another at the same company and wasn't told they would be contacted as part of the background check. Next thing I know one of my references reaches out saying she got an email for a reference. It was strange especially since the offer had already been given and signed.
Had an interesting situation at my last interview. At the end I was TOLD we will call your current supervisor but not until we've called you first if we get far enough in the process to do a reference check. I wasn't really asked which was strange.
No. “When you have made an offer, contingent on verifying my dates of employment and job descriptions, and I have accepted, I will give you the green light to call.”
I had 2 interviews and everything went great. The following week they both contacted me to ask me for professional references. Well, I just have 2 people that I think can say something good about my job performance... They called my references... My surprise is that I did not get any of the jobs. How do I know if the references are good and what could happen if I refuse to give references? I really need help with this. Thank you.
Andy, you say to put on the application, Do Not Call references. First, won't that turn off potential employers and second, there is not usually a place to do that. Where do you suggest adding it. Thanks! #bootcamper
Andy, thanks for the video. I just finished an interview but the interviewer hasn't ask me to provide the references, should I give it to them to increase the chance of me getting an offer? (Since the referees also worked for the company that I applied for)
Hi Andy! Been watching you for months and you’ve helped me immensely! I was finally offered a fantastic state job but unfortunately they have to speak to my current supervisor who doesn’t know that I’m looking. My leaving is going to affect her and the office immensely and while we have a great relationship, she can be very vindictive. I’m very concerned about her sabotaging this new offer with a bad reference despite my glowing annual review (that they may not be willing to accept). What would you recommend I do in this situation?
I would share this with them. There’s absolutely no reason whatsoever your new job should be contingent on the speaking to your current supervisor. Share with them your search is confidential, no one knows you’re looking, and you would prefer to give them other references.
That’s been clipped out to shorten the video but if you check my live streams You’ll notice one titled with references and it will have the full Q&A at the end.
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Dear Community! Enjoy this video on literally everything you need to know about references and reference checking. Also, please make sure to SUB to the channel for new videos weekly and live office hours Thursday. If you love this type of material and want to stay updated on my latest strategies for job searching and career development, sign up for my weekly newsletter here: bit.ly/JoinAndysEmailList
This video is great!! It answers all of my concerns about work references.
So nice to hear it!
This video makes me feel so much better. So glad I came across this.
Great to hear!
The best guide about references on the Internet!! Thank you, Andy, you're the best!
Thank you so much Darsh!! 👊👊👊
@@andylacivita You are most welcome, Andy 👍🏻😀 Have a great week ahead!
Very clear & very concise, thank you Sir
You are welcome
From my experience, employers don't even care about contacting references. However, if working with a third party recruiter, they always do reference checks. I've gotten offers from companies who I didn't even provide references to. It's common, in fact. Seems like it's mainly a recruiter thing. Also, many people don't even answer their phone these days because of perceived spam calls.
True words.
Andrew thank you!! I find this information to be empowering. I am in the final stage of the interview process with a potentially really good opportunity and the recruiter today advised she will "probably" need references. I thought it through and then viewed your video, and now I feel much better about proceeding with references. So glad I subscribed.
Me too!!
You can also pay 5 people to provide a glowing review about you. The job interview process is such a dog and pony show.
Andy, I am still viewing and listening, but I feel definitely you deserve at least a thumbs up. And I was in H.R. Thanks.
I appreciate that! 😊
Andy, thank you for sharing this video with us. I’m interviewing for a new job and it helped me a lot.
Fantastic! Go get 'em!
Awesome, and very helpful as always! Thank youi Andy!
You’re welcome!
This advice is so valuable to me. Thank you so much. I’m in the final stages of job interview process
Love it Derrick. Lots of luck getting over the goal line!
Hey Andy! #BootCamper here. Really appreciate this content and it will be so useful for me in my job search. Thanks again!
Glad it was helpful!
Simply love it! Can’t thank you enough
It’s entirely my pleasure!
Well explained thanks. Excellent video
Glad it was helpful!
Hi Andy, I am watching from Papua New Guinea
Great to have you!!
Great video Andrew. I love your passion!!
Thank you Robert. Glad you enjoyed it!!
This is a great. You covered everything Andy.
Glad you enjoyed it!
How'd you know? Watching on a Tuesday!
Love it! 👏
Cannot believe only 400+ thumbs up !!!!
Really appreciate that! Thank YOU!
I had an interesting situation, went through the interview process for a position, got an offer, signed the offer and was waiting on the background check.. Hadn't given references for this position but did for another at the same company and wasn't told they would be contacted as part of the background check. Next thing I know one of my references reaches out saying she got an email for a reference. It was strange especially since the offer had already been given and signed.
Interesting!
Had an interesting situation at my last interview. At the end I was TOLD we will call your current supervisor but not until we've called you first if we get far enough in the process to do a reference check. I wasn't really asked which was strange.
Terrible. Don’t let them do that!! 😂
I've seen some online job application where you need to accept their term. One of the terms was that you approve them to contact you current employer.
@@andylacivita The only scenario I can think about where this is legitimate, is if you are a professional athlete waiting for a trade.
No. “When you have made an offer, contingent on verifying my dates of employment and job descriptions, and I have accepted, I will give you the green light to call.”
Good Morning from Lansing MI
Morning Joy and thanks for being first!!! 👊👊👊
I loved this haha. I wish you were my boss.
I had 2 interviews and everything went great. The following week they both contacted me to ask me for professional references. Well, I just have 2 people that I think can say something good about my job performance... They called my references... My surprise is that I did not get any of the jobs. How do I know if the references are good and what could happen if I refuse to give references? I really need help with this. Thank you.
Andy, you say to put on the application, Do Not Call references. First, won't that turn off potential employers and second, there is not usually a place to do that. Where do you suggest adding it. Thanks! #bootcamper
Actually, I would out them in the application but indicate to verbally mentioned do not call during your recruitment screen if you attain one!
@@andylacivita True- they aren't going to do anything with them just from an application....
Andy, thanks for the video. I just finished an interview but the interviewer hasn't ask me to provide the references, should I give it to them to increase the chance of me getting an offer? (Since the referees also worked for the company that I applied for)
Whats mean when they ask for a reference s before interview and before they even meet me?
They often ask in advance when you're filling out the application to cite references.
thumbs up all the way)
Thank you!!
Hi Andy! Been watching you for months and you’ve helped me immensely! I was finally offered a fantastic state job but unfortunately they have to speak to my current supervisor who doesn’t know that I’m looking. My leaving is going to affect her and the office immensely and while we have a great relationship, she can be very vindictive. I’m very concerned about her sabotaging this new offer with a bad reference despite my glowing annual review (that they may not be willing to accept). What would you recommend I do in this situation?
I would share this with them. There’s absolutely no reason whatsoever your new job should be contingent on the speaking to your current supervisor. Share with them your search is confidential, no one knows you’re looking, and you would prefer to give them other references.
@@andylacivita thank you!
Hi Andy
Customers have sent emails to me praising my work. Is it ok for me to provide them at a interview?
Hi Hari. I would not.
Hello Andy
Is it OK if one of my five references are from a job I had 9 years ago?
It sure is!!
Referencing is scary for me.
Tell me! 😂
Where is Q and A?
That’s been clipped out to shorten the video but if you check my live streams You’ll notice one titled with references and it will have the full Q&A at the end.