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Employee reference req. Don't know him?
Lotus-eater
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This is a strange one. I have just received a letter from a recruitment services company asking for a reference from someone who says they are an old employee of my company.
I've never heard of them and they live miles away from where I am. I don't employ anyone, but now and again get contractors for some jobs, I can't remember this guy at all though.
There is something a little strange about my address they have used as well.
I intend ringing the company, but wanted any thoughts first?
I've never heard of them and they live miles away from where I am. I don't employ anyone, but now and again get contractors for some jobs, I can't remember this guy at all though.
There is something a little strange about my address they have used as well.
I intend ringing the company, but wanted any thoughts first?
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Could be someone trying it on. Best action is to be honest and say you don't know this person and leave it at that.£705,000 raised by client groups in the past 18 mths :beer:0
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Be really careful, and make sure you actually dont know him. While it could be someone trying it on, if you make a mistake, you'll have cost them their job. Are the dates feasable?Signature down for maintenance :rotfl:0
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Does it say WHEN they claim to have worked for you?
Very rude (IMO) of someone to give your name without asking you first!Signature removed for peace of mind0 -
I wouldn't dream of putting someone's name forward as a referee without asking them!0
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