Au Job reference - furious!
#1
Au Job reference - furious!
Is this the norm here???
My employer who I have gone out of my way to help out as I am only contracted to work 10 hrs per week have blocked any staff members giving a reference for me.
I pretty much have a great job lined up subject to 2 references and medical on friday. The first reference got out ok, but the 1 man band HR team on a power trip overheard and it seems the other person i asked to give me a reference is no longer allowed - apparently due to company policy
I haven't worked anywhere else in oz to provide me with a reference .... am seriously pissed off.
My employer who I have gone out of my way to help out as I am only contracted to work 10 hrs per week have blocked any staff members giving a reference for me.
I pretty much have a great job lined up subject to 2 references and medical on friday. The first reference got out ok, but the 1 man band HR team on a power trip overheard and it seems the other person i asked to give me a reference is no longer allowed - apparently due to company policy
I haven't worked anywhere else in oz to provide me with a reference .... am seriously pissed off.
#2
Re: Au Job reference - furious!
Is this the norm here???
My employer who I have gone out of my way to help out as I am only contracted to work 10 hrs per week have blocked any staff members giving a reference for me.
I pretty much have a great job lined up subject to 2 references and medical on friday. The first reference got out ok, but the 1 man band HR team on a power trip overheard and it seems the other person i asked to give me a reference is no longer allowed - apparently due to company policy
I haven't worked anywhere else in oz to provide me with a reference .... am seriously pissed off.
My employer who I have gone out of my way to help out as I am only contracted to work 10 hrs per week have blocked any staff members giving a reference for me.
I pretty much have a great job lined up subject to 2 references and medical on friday. The first reference got out ok, but the 1 man band HR team on a power trip overheard and it seems the other person i asked to give me a reference is no longer allowed - apparently due to company policy
I haven't worked anywhere else in oz to provide me with a reference .... am seriously pissed off.
#3
Re: Au Job reference - furious!
Is this the norm here???
My employer who I have gone out of my way to help out as I am only contracted to work 10 hrs per week have blocked any staff members giving a reference for me.
I pretty much have a great job lined up subject to 2 references and medical on friday. The first reference got out ok, but the 1 man band HR team on a power trip overheard and it seems the other person i asked to give me a reference is no longer allowed - apparently due to company policy
I haven't worked anywhere else in oz to provide me with a reference .... am seriously pissed off.
My employer who I have gone out of my way to help out as I am only contracted to work 10 hrs per week have blocked any staff members giving a reference for me.
I pretty much have a great job lined up subject to 2 references and medical on friday. The first reference got out ok, but the 1 man band HR team on a power trip overheard and it seems the other person i asked to give me a reference is no longer allowed - apparently due to company policy
I haven't worked anywhere else in oz to provide me with a reference .... am seriously pissed off.
Let me know if Mr Broad Shoulders CEO needs to give a reference
#4
Re: Au Job reference - furious!
Lol Broad shoulders.
I honestly cant believe it... Ive never come across this in the UK before.
What is the reasoning behind it?
I honestly cant believe it... Ive never come across this in the UK before.
What is the reasoning behind it?
#9
Re: Au Job reference - furious!
currently a forum moderator for a cosmetics company also going out of my way to deal with all their damned customer complaints via email/phone and helping them out in their mail order dept.
Going to hopefully a 'government agency' that pays $20000 more! And i'll also be doing the forum job too as they cant find anyone suitable to do it.
Going to hopefully a 'government agency' that pays $20000 more! And i'll also be doing the forum job too as they cant find anyone suitable to do it.
#10
Re: Au Job reference - furious!
currently a forum moderator for a cosmetics company also going out of my way to deal with all their damned customer complaints via email/phone and helping them out in their mail order dept.
Going to hopefully a 'government agency' that pays $20000 more! And i'll also be doing the forum job too as they cant find anyone suitable to do it.
Going to hopefully a 'government agency' that pays $20000 more! And i'll also be doing the forum job too as they cant find anyone suitable to do it.
well let me know if you want me to help, I'm an amazing bullsh!t artist.
Have I told you about how I taught Jimi Hendrix how to play the guitar?
#12
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,144
Re: Au Job reference - furious!
I can give you a verbal reference - I have lots of experience of your forum posting ability. . Well I manage one, does that count.
I am partners in an IT business (not in my signature ) - pm me if you would like any help.
V
I am partners in an IT business (not in my signature ) - pm me if you would like any help.
V
#13
Re: Au Job reference - furious!
Is this the norm here???
My employer who I have gone out of my way to help out as I am only contracted to work 10 hrs per week have blocked any staff members giving a reference for me.
I pretty much have a great job lined up subject to 2 references and medical on friday. The first reference got out ok, but the 1 man band HR team on a power trip overheard and it seems the other person i asked to give me a reference is no longer allowed - apparently due to company policy
I haven't worked anywhere else in oz to provide me with a reference .... am seriously pissed off.
My employer who I have gone out of my way to help out as I am only contracted to work 10 hrs per week have blocked any staff members giving a reference for me.
I pretty much have a great job lined up subject to 2 references and medical on friday. The first reference got out ok, but the 1 man band HR team on a power trip overheard and it seems the other person i asked to give me a reference is no longer allowed - apparently due to company policy
I haven't worked anywhere else in oz to provide me with a reference .... am seriously pissed off.
Are HR refusing to give you an "official" reference too? If so, that sounds off but telling staff not to give out references is extremely common and I don't think the HR person is on a power trip, just being aware of the risks of litigation. I am sure if you explained the situation to the new employer they would understand or perhaps you can ask for someone to provide a character reference instead.
#14
Re: Au Job reference - furious!
I've heard of this before here. Seems to be standard enough. Just one of those adjustments you get used to after being here a while. It's an example of a typical unexpected item (i.e something you would never have come across in the U.K. or Ireland) that can make the first few years here a bit 'difficult' as you transition.
The flip side is that as it is a common enough practice, the new mob will have to take that into account for the job you are interviewing for.
The flip side is that as it is a common enough practice, the new mob will have to take that into account for the job you are interviewing for.
#15
Re: Au Job reference - furious!
Well the good news is the Marketing manager gave me a glowing reference before 'powertrip' overheard and that is why i cant get the second reference... I hope it doesnt sound too dodgy to the agency requesting the references. LOL
The agency seemed very surprised that the 2nd reference couldnt be given.
Oh well will wait and see what the agency manager decides about my situation.
And yes it totally took me by surprise... oh well at least i know not to expect references in the future!
The agency seemed very surprised that the 2nd reference couldnt be given.
Oh well will wait and see what the agency manager decides about my situation.
And yes it totally took me by surprise... oh well at least i know not to expect references in the future!