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Advice on reference

bitsandbobs · 2019-09-08 12:32:04

Basically I have been working for a family run business for the last 18 months. They have around 30 permanent employees and staff turnover like you would not believe. After 18 months I am now the 4th longest serving member of staff so that gives you an idea of how bad it is. I report directly in to the director who if I…

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nicechap Posts: 2,852 Forumite

9 September 2019 at 10:41AM

ethank wrote: »

As I said above "both verbal and written references" - one does not replace the other.

Of course there is a record, If I take a verbal reference - then I make a file note of the person who made it, the date, the time, and what they said.

If you're making notes why not ask them to send you an email? Otherwise, do you tell the referee that you're making your ownnotes of their verbal views which might subsequently have to be shared with the candidate?

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