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#employment references 2 weeks ago

30-minute reference calls and questions about personal lives: Workers share hiring horror stories

One former colleague said they were grilled for more than 30 minutes about a former colleague they had not worked with in four years, including questions about projects, results and KPIs.
By Merzsam Singkee
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Jobseeker reaches start-date discussions after 3 interviews, only to lose opportunity over unofficial reference

After leaving their previous employer on good terms in 2024, the jobseeker said they were stunned to learn that someone from the company had allegedly advised a prospective employer not to hire them.
By Merzsam Singkee

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