'My reference torpedoed a job.' (employment reference)(Careers)(Column)

Article Abstract:

A particular case highlights the need for job applicants to contact their employment references before including them in their resumes. The applicant involved in this case included a reference with whom he has worked seven years before. The mistake of the applicant was that he did not get in touch with his former superior. This would have given the ex-boss some courtesy of being told that she might be contacted as a reference. In addition to giving courtesy, communicating with potential references gives applicants the opportunity to find out if they will get a negative assessment from their former superiors. If so, they would be forewarned not to include the displeased boss. Also, communicating with likely references would give them the ability to re-establish relationships and find out the nature of the job being sought, thereby helping the applicant in his search for a new job.

Management, Employment references

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'Leaving a job.' (Managing Your Career) (Column)

Article Abstract:

An employee planning to leave a job should make the necessary preparations in advance of the departure. The employee should first give an appropriately timed verbal resignation to the supervisor concerned. A reasonable notice period should be observed and an agreement should preferably be reached on what job-related tasks must be addressed and accomplished before the planned departure. The timing of the announcement of the resignation to co-workers should also be discussed. A formal follow-up letter of resignation should also be submitted before the departure. The employee would do well to remember that whatever the reason that motivated the departure, all due effort should be made to ensure that the employee departs on a positive note.

Employee resignations

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'Can I go back to my old job?' (Managing Your Career) (Column)

Article Abstract:

An accountant wishing to regain a former job must remember that the position will most probably have been filled and that if he or she is reinstated, it will most likely be in a different capacity. The accountant must also accept that the work environment will have changed and that his or her return may be viewed with some skepticism by former co-workers and management. The accountant should preferably use a direct and honest approach when contacting a former employer. The previous decision to leave must also be explained and the accountant's motives for returning elaborated upon.

Practice, Accountants

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