NM jinxing my job referrals??!

netglow, ASN, RN · May 31, 2012

I would not say that "its OK to contact my current employer", or I guess that is if you are still there? Always remember how weird many healthcare people are, definitely not professionals in many cases. Best not to let them have a chance to open their mouths if you understand what I mean...

You have to follow up yourself, and yes, often if you are not being considered further, they will not contact you at all to let you know this.

jodyangel, RN · May 31, 2012

Yes but if I said that, then it would def. be showing there had been a problem. So I've always said very confidently "yes you can contact her!"I have left that organization and am doing a bit of agency work..starting to panic about no real job tho...

caliotter3 · May 31, 2012

I found out I was being sabotaged when a prospective employer informed me. I went to an attorney who presented a cease and desist letter to my former employer of the manager who was doing this to me. One way to find out what is happening is to use one of the reference checking companies. Their services cost about $80.

jodyangel, RN · May 31, 2012

Caliotter...never heard of this. But yes Ill pay to find out. Do I google Reference Checking Companies?

CrunchRN, ADN, RN · May 31, 2012

Probably worth the money to find out.....

Altra, BSN, RN · May 31, 2012

Two weeks is a blip. Filling any one position is just one of 50 things on the to do list of the hiring manager and of the HR person assigned. Yes, that's tough when you're the one who is waiting, but it is the reality.

Having said that, if you have the slightest bit of doubt about what a previous manager might say, simply indicate that you do not wish them to be contacted. I have always done that on every interview I've ever been on, because I have always been job searching while still employed, and I have never given any indication that I am looking to leave. This is common - it will not prevent you from getting another job.

jodyangel, RN · May 31, 2012

Ok well its too late for these two jobs that I've applied for. I will keep it in mind for the future tho if I need to.

That a good point..I am working some shifts with a local staffing agency. They sorta suck cause they're not getting me enough work but I'm still looking for something more dependable until I find what I Want to do. I'm starting to feel desparate because hubby can't work due to his new disability and umm the bills still have to be paid. Crossing my fingers!!

Horsebytes · Jun 1, 2012

I called for my friend who thought her x employer was giving her a bad reference. I blocked my phone number when I called. In reality, her x employer gave her good review and didn't even hint at anything negative. Most employers wouldn't dare give a bad reference - I called another reference for my friend, but all they said all they legally could tell me was the dates she had been employed there and that she was eligible for rehire.

caliotter3 · Jun 1, 2012

Caliotter...never heard of this. But yes Ill pay to find out. Do I google Reference Checking Companies?

Yes, I did this one time to satisfy my curiosity when this was mentioned somewhere. I found a site for a company that does this. They quoted different prices for different services. Of course, you have to be satisfied that you are dealing with a company that is on the up and up.

jodyangel, RN · Jun 1, 2012

I found www.checkmyreference.com and its only $29.99

I'm going to do this..just to relieve my mind. Ill let you know how it works!

caliotter3 · Jun 1, 2012

This looks like the one I looked at, apparently they have lowered their prices, the web site has changed in appearance. I think it would be worth the effort.