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How to (politely) turn down recommending someone for a job? I received a request from a former colleague who wanted to apply for a position in my company. The fact is: I have worked with him in the past and, in my opinion, he's not hard-working or responsible so obviously I don't feel like recommending him for this any role. What would you do? :-)
Thanks.
"Sorry, I prefer not to get involved in the hiring process, but I'll buy you a beer after your interview!"
How to (politely) turn down recommending someone for a job? I received a request from a former colleague who wanted to apply for a position in my company. The fact is: I have worked with him in the past and, in my opinion, he's not hard-working or responsible so obviously I don't feel like recommending him for this any role. What would you do? :-)
Thanks.
Tell the person that you aren't sure if your recommendation would hurt them more than it would help, and that he may be better off applying with outside recommendations if they are required.
I always say that I know several friends/colleagues who have also applied and I since I can't recommend all of them for the job I just let HR and the hiring process run its course.
How to (politely) turn down recommending someone for a job? I received a request from a former colleague who wanted to apply for a position in my company. The fact is: I have worked with him in the past and, in my opinion, he's not hard-working or responsible so obviously I don't feel like recommending him for this any role. What would you do? :-)
If you really want out of it, say that you have already been asked to recommend someone else and it would be unethical to recommend more than one person.
That is a difficult situation that I faced a couple of years ago after a temp was released at the end of her assignment. I would never have recommended this person, nor would I ever hire her back again. I was very polite in declining and offered an excuse that made sense, but even so, there was a future attempt at retaliation that could have gotten ugly. Still, knowing that now, I would have done the same.
You give some of the best advice on this sub I agree.
I had a former colleague ask for a glowing recommendation that would have been nonsense so
I told them I would feel comfortable for recommending them for these areas and when they kept pushing I repeated what I said and let them know I had another call to take.
I actually did recommend a guy for a job years ago, from what I knew he was pretty solid. He turned out to be a flake and bombed out, and it reflected on my position there. I will NEVER recommend anyone again, ever.
I actually did recommend a guy for a job years ago, from what I knew he was pretty solid. He turned out to be a flake and bombed out, and it reflected on my position there. I will NEVER recommend anyone again, ever.
Don
I've been in that position, too. I once recommended a person I thought would be a good fit and the person didn't even show up for the interview.
OP, I'd say "I don't think I'm the best person to ask for a recommendation because too much time has passed."
Give specific examples of the behaviors that cause you to hesitate.
People cannot improve unless they get honest direct feedback. I have had people thank me for it.
I like this approach, but, in today's litigation-happy world, I'd hesitate to go this route.
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