Do employers really check references?
While some employers won’t check a single reference, most do and may even contact every person on your list. In fact, some employers will go so far as to ask your references for the names of other people they can contact. This is just one of the many reasons it pays not to burn bridges with anyone you deal with in a professional capacity. Q: How should I respond if a prospective employer asks to speak to my current employer, but my supervisor is unaware that I’m seeking a new job? A: Simply state the facts. Explain that your manager doesn’t know you’re interviewing for other jobs, and that you’d prefer that he or she not be contacted. As an alternative, you might give the prospective employer the name of a trusted colleague at your company. Just remember that no matter how discreet you are, there is always a chance your job search will become public. This is the risk all employed job seekers must weigh. Q: If an employer calls me for a job interview, should I give them my reference lis
