I’m applying to jobs right now and the number of employers asking for references with the initial application is too damn high. Giving out my personal info is one thing, but giving out the personal info of others in an initial app is sketchy. I’ve already had one place I applied to (who never contacted me) pass on my contact info to someone else without my permission. I don’t appreciate it.
References are a ton of horseshit anyway. I get it for an executive level position where people need to know that you're legit. However, anything else? Bunch of bullshit.
The only reference a person needs is there work history unless it's an entry level position. But that's why it's called an entry level position so you can build a work history.
I’m applying to jobs right now and the number of employers asking for references with the initial application is too damn high. Giving out my personal info is one thing, but giving out the personal info of others in an initial app is sketchy. I’ve already had one place I applied to (who never contacted me) pass on my contact info to someone else without my permission. I don’t appreciate it.
I'm also pretty sure some of those places turn around and sell your references contact info.
Because why wouldn't they? Ethics? lol!
References are a ton of horseshit anyway. I get it for an executive level position where people need to know that you're legit. However, anything else? Bunch of bullshit.
The only reference a person needs is there work history unless it's an entry level position. But that's why it's called an entry level position so you can build a work history.