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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]A job candidate once provided us with 3 references. One of them trashed the candidate. I was pretty shocked. We did not extend the offer. Not having sufficient self-awareness to know what your references think about you is pretty damning.[/quote] As a hiring manager I always check references before an offer is made. Sometimes it is all good. Sometimes the reference will give a mixed review. Sometimes I hear a negative review. In Silicon Valley, the written policy all over is to only confirm position and dates of employment. HR staff and executives will always adhere to this for liability reasons. The unwritten policy most places, however, is that one is allowed to say positive things but is not allowed to say negative things. So if I contact a former manager as a reference and she or he only gives dates of employment and position, I know what that means. [/quote]
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