Employers Report Prevalence of Fake References on Applications

Employers Report Prevalence of Fake References on Applications Employers Report Prevalence of Fake References on Applications You want to make sure you are including your biggest cheerleaders among your job references, said Rosemary Haefner, Vice President of Human Resources at CareerBuilder. Before choosing someone, ask yourself Did this person understand my full scope of responsibilities? Can he or she vouch for my skills, accomplishments and work ethic? You also want to make sure that you ask your former colleagues if you can list them as a reference. If someone is unwilling, it helps you to avoid a potentially awkward or damaging interaction with an employer of interest.Other key highlights from the survey include 15 percent of workers reported listing references without first seeking their approval 80 percent of employers reported to contacting references during the initial evaluation and 16 percent of this majority contacts references before initiating a job interview 69 perc ent of employers have experienced instances where they have changed their mind about a candidate after speaking with a reference 47 percent of these said their opinion had been negatively affected by a reference and 23 percent reported developing a more favorable opinion. Nearly one-third of respondents reported no influence one way or the other.Master the art of closing deals and making placements. Take our Recruiter Certification Program today. Were SHRM certified. Learn at your own pace during this 12-week program. Access over 20 courses. Great for those who want to break into recruiting, or recruiters who want to further their career.