when filling out apps....
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when filling out apps....
Where I work I do the hiring. I got an application the other day where the guy put himself as his #1 reference. As previous employer, the only thing he wrote is himself. His only other reference was his wife. I wonder what his references will say about him. Take this as something NOT to do while filling out an application somewhere.
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I just asked my mom, she used to hire people at McDonald'* about 20 years ago, and she was told that if people put themselves or their spouse as a reference, to toss the application. I bet this is a person that also checked "past criminal history" and put every speeding ticket or traffic violation, right?
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Well, I could see two ways that could happen that could make sense.
Could be his first job, so he has no references. (or friends)
Or, could have been self employed.
Either way, could have picked someone he knew.
Could be his first job, so he has no references. (or friends)
Or, could have been self employed.
Either way, could have picked someone he knew.
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Originally Posted by bonnie94ssei
Of course his wife is going to give him a good reference...
This would be an interesting interchange:
custom88: "I contacted your references, and they both said you were a lazy, beer-swilling bum.".
applicant: "Dang. I knew I shouldn't have listed myself as a reference...".
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Originally Posted by SSE Motorhead
Originally Posted by bonnie94ssei
Of course his wife is going to give him a good reference...
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Originally Posted by bonnie94ssei
Originally Posted by SSE Motorhead
Originally Posted by bonnie94ssei
Of course his wife is going to give him a good reference...