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That requirement is a "rule-out" technique that hiring people use to thin-out applications in cases where they are innundated with apps for positions. Education (IE. degree requirements) is another as is explaining time between jobs or why you are employed and are looking for another job.
FWIW.
I always said that no one never asked me on a interview what have I been doing since my last job and if they ever did I would politely end the interview because to me it's a irrelevant question
In my experience they want references other than your employers because they'll be calling both. I assume you also have to put down your work history and info? Many times employers are prohibited from giving a lot of information about a former employee. I have had several companies I worked for that could only answer yes/no questions or basic info unrelated to performance.
In my experience they want references other than your employers because they'll be calling both. I assume you also have to put down your work history and info? Many times employers are prohibited from giving a lot of information about a former employee. I have had several companies I worked for that could only answer yes/no questions or basic info unrelated to performance.
I remember when I first saw that back in June, I was like HUH?? At the time the only references I had was the HR person, and previous two supervisors from my last job.
At that point I didn't even want to complete the application anymore since I was so irritated
are not related to you
not former employers
not former supervisors
Anyone else think this is kind of strange? Why wouldn't a company want to get references from a former supervisor?
Maybe I'm mixing you up with someone else but didn't you create an identical thread a few months or so ago?
It's not strange at all. Usually on an employment application you're asked for the name of your previous boss/supervisor but it's not at all unusual to be asked for other references. I never had a problem coming up with such references. They can be business people you've dealt with through your job; people you know through community activities; people you know through your church, through clubs you belong to, through your neighborhood; your banker - the possibilities are endless. Anyone with a regular social life shouldn't have any sort of difficulty coming up with three names of people who can attest to your good character and moral fiber.
I see no reason to find this request either unusual or irritating.
Maybe I'm mixing you up with someone else but didn't you create an identical thread a few months or so ago?
Just out of curiosity to see if the old brain was still working properly where memory is concerned, a search took all of two minutes. My memory was correct - you started this almost identical thread just five months ago:
There can be overlap when you have to list your former jobs and your former supervisor's names, plus references. I normally used 2 former supervisors as references. When it was specified otherwise, I used friends and former coworkers. Don't make a mountain out of a mole hill. Just give the info that is requested.
Maybe I'm mixing you up with someone else but didn't you create an identical thread a few months or so ago?
It's not strange at all. Usually on an employment application you're asked for the name of your previous boss/supervisor but it's not at all unusual to be asked for other references. I never had a problem coming up with such references. They can be business people you've dealt with through your job; people you know through community activities; people you know through your church, through clubs you belong to, through your neighborhood; your banker - the possibilities are endless. Anyone with a regular social life shouldn't have any sort of difficulty coming up with three names of people who can attest to your good character and moral fiber.
I see no reason to find this request either unusual or irritating.
That's not really uncommon. I don't understand why it is such a big deal. Why can't you just put 3 friends down? During a phone interview I had to describe how to make a pbj sandwich now that was odd but I answered the stupid question.
Why would you simply end a interview if you don't like a question. People are going to ask stupid questions. That's life you just move on its not a huge deal. Is it funny yes, is if something to be angry about nope.
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