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![]() I've never been asked for a reference.
![]() This is my guess. I've been asked to BE a reference a couple of times, although not for a long time. I won't do it unless I can say nice things about you. Once, for a non-actuarial thing, it was a complete joke -- the guy who called me basically told me what he wanted to hear, so I said that. "Yes, I would say he is honest." (Completely true, btw, but not any of the first 20 adjectives I would have come up with on my own.) And I've only checked references when I personally knew someone the person used to work with -- basically, I've called a friend to get some background on a candidate. I've never called a stranger to get a reference. |
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I don't know whether I'd get in trouble for handing that out, but I wouldn't. And I wouldn't ask for a document that can't be confirmed. |
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![]() The company starts with a C and ends with an L. I can't find the job posting now, but I think it was not actuarial.
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Can you list those 20? TIA!
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Some people thrive in that sort of environment. |
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Common sense consists of being mindful that the manager did not have a crystal ball at the time he gave the recommendation. Thus, whether or not the candidate unexpectedly resigns has nothing to do with manager's honesty in the recommendation. |
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![]() That happens for some employers, but isn't really true as a general statement. Many employers have gotten in trouble for stating something factually true, or for an opinion that was supported by some facts. Which is why they've gone to, essentially, not giving references.
BTW that policy has also gotten a company sued, one case in particular involved a company being sued under the claim that they said they would only give out dates of hire etc (the standard info) and a subsequent employer sued (and won) under a claim that they should have disclosed more.
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Recommended Readings for the EL Actuary || Recommended Readings for the EB Actuary |
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