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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? :-)
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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.
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.
Well, the issue is, it's "Your" opinion. I once had a similar opinion of some only to find out I wasn't always "In the know" of what that person had to do.
I (Used to) feel if they didn't work as hard as me, or as quick, or as smart, well, they were lazy jerks who needed a kick in the rear and when in truth, I wasn't so great myself.
Ha, I'd probably tell a white lie and say that the employer doesn't really go for that kind of thing/prefers to screen every candidate himself/herself without recos
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