can a letter of reference be verified by a prospective employer ? how risky is it to forge it ?
351637
All the employer needs to do is call the reference to verify the validity of said reference.\n\nI am a manager, and I have fired two employees AFTER THEY WERE HIRED, because I found out they lied on their applications. One lied about her references (it took me a while, but I did find out they were all fabricated), and one lied about his education (I did not receive transcripts like he promised).\n\nDo not lie, because you will get caught (sooner or later) !!!
1161890
don't even try. with prior exp in the field and with a conviction in fraud. never going to happen. I am a broker/loan officer and upon hiring, they didn't do any checks such as credit, residence or driving or anything like that. They DID however stress repeatedly if I had any convictions/misdemeanors in fraud. Once you are convicted of fraud, that does not go away. especially in the financial field, no one will risk it.
1075639
I usually have a list...at the top it says my name, address, etc. in the resume format (top center of the page, same as resume page) then list the references and my affiliation (if it is personal or professional).\n\nGood luck!
806155
Definitely include a letter, even if it's just to say who you are and why you want to participate. Also update your CV and make sure it notes everything that is relevant to the job (or program, education).
1054768
Do not bring it up unless asked.\n\nYour former employer BY LAW is only allowed to verify the dates of employment, position and compensation....that is LAW.\n\nHowever....some employers will take liberties and attempt to blacken your name.\n\nHave a friend call your former employer under the guise of a hiring manager for XYZ company...and have them ask about your employment etc. You will then have a heads up on the type of answer/reference your former boss is handing out to the people calling in. It is better to know up front than not at all...\n\nBest of Luck.\nBTW...take the lesson learned from your experience and avoid making the same mistake at your next place of employment.
526629
If you left after two days I wouldn't bother to add it to your application.  In that short of a period the employer didn't have time to form an opinion on your work ethic, so would be unable to give a reference.
626041
Mainly, it depends on the type of company you are applying to work for.\nIf it is any government or city agency, or a bank then yes.\nAlso, if it is for a hospital, airline, or something similar to that then, you can count on them verifying it.\nIf it is mcdonalds or walmart, most likely, they will not check it out. LOL\n\ngood luck!
488096
None, but you might be able to call and ask for references.
296628
Well if they are going to contact your employers then theres not a lot you can do. Maybe telling them that they are going to call might help and then just hope that you worked hard enough to get a good reference.
104785
Maybe its easier to forge a document. Do some research on the Interenet, what does you employer expect ?
596257
Normally when you want a letter of reference or recommendation or a conduct certificate or a certificate of experience which can be used to be presented to any body at a later date and where you are not addressing to any particular firm or person or organisation such an open form of certificate is obtained.\nOn top of it it says TO WHOMSOEVER IT MAY CONCERN.\nThis is an open letter or certificate of statement.\nIt may be about your period of work in a firm and how well you performed and a recommendation that you are useful person and that you are an asset etc etc. \nI hope you dont need any further example.\nAL:L THE BEST\n           TO WHOMSOEVER IT MAY CONCERN\n\nTHIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT MR/Ms XYZ IS KNOWN TO ME FOR THE PAST SEVEN YEARS AND HE BEARS AN EXCELLENT MORAL CHARACTER.\nHE WAS EMPLOYED WITH OUR COMPANY Messers KKKKK from XX. XX.XXXX to YY.YY.YYYY IN THE CAPACITY OF ASST MANAGER (EXPORTS) AND WAS AN ASSET TO OUR COMPANY .SINCE HE WANTS TO PURSUE FULL TIME CPOURSE OF MBA WITH UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA HE HAS EXPRESSED A DESIRE TO TERMINATE HIS ASSOCIATION WITH OUR COMPANY AND ACCORDINGLY WE HAVE GREAT PLEASURE IN ISSUING THIS LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION.\n\nWE WISH HIM ALL SUCCESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVOURS\n\nSIGNED & SEALED.
26191
First type a cover letter see, http://icc.csun.edu/images/coverletters.jpg for an example.\n\nAnd for the resume type something that looks like this http://www.cdsp.neu.edu/info/students/dport/resume.gif\nleave out the part where it says "references available upon request" it seems that this is assumed now.
770774
I don't believe it can be.. Well it can be but usually an evaluation is signed by both after given. So this one would show  you know longer work for this employer. I don't know if this helps..
361662
They want to verify your last place of employment and how much you made there.  It's probably easier for them than getting someone to run a background check.  It's also more reliable than a reference, sometimes, if they just want the numbers.
818027
yes it's legal, depending on the business and what you agreed to when you signed hiring papers.  Also company policies that come into effect after hiring could apply if you signed.   The big print giveth.  The small print taketh away.
263608
You certainly don't have to list them as a reference.\n\nYou don't have to put it on your resume or an application either.  \n\nBut you will have to come up with a good answer for what you were doing those three months.  And you do have a very good and reasonable answer. \n\nI still wouldn't list it.  There are plenty of people with long, extensive work histories who do not list every single job they ever had - particularly if the job is not relevant to the new position, or if it was a transitional or temporary job, similar to your situation. \n\nOf course, it is up to you.  You sound like a very considerate and thoughtful person; you will know what is the the right thing in your situation.
1159849
There might be. Check and be sure that your credentials match those that are required in NJ.