Nolan Church, a former recruiter turned CEO, emphasizes the importance of mending relationships before leaving a job, especially when departing on bad terms. Acknowledging past mistakes can not only improve future job prospects but also result in better reference outcomes. Church discusses the distinction between âfront doorâ and âback doorâ references, advocating for self-awareness when discussing potential bad references. By being honest about complexities in past roles, candidates can demonstrate growth, which recruiters may view positively even if negative feedback arises.
In a world where a future employer calls that person with or without your knowledge, theyâre less likely to say negative things.
Iâd typically ask, âIs there somebody I shouldnât reach out to?â This usually opens the conversation for someone to flag a problematic reference.
When calling references, there were times when red flags would come up, and the employer wouldnât give a positive review.
People love to hear, âI was wrong, and Iâm sorry. Thank you again for all the time you spent with me.â
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