can a letter of reference be verified by a prospective employer ? how risky is it to forge it ?
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Most reputable employers will check out any references that you give. I wouldn't risk forging it, because eventually, it will be caught, and could ultimately end up with you being terminated.
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Dear Prospective Employer,\nThis reference letter is provided at the request of Jay Bean, who has asked me to serve as a reference on his behalf. It is my understanding that Jay is being considered by your esteemed institution for the employment. Please be advised that the information contained in this letter is confidential and should be treated as such. The information should not be disclosed to Jay, [if he has waived access] or anyone in your organization who would not be involved in the decision regarding this individual. Additionally, the information should not be disclosed to anyone outside of your organization without the consent of the applicant. \nJayis a multi-talented life insurance expert (underwriter, trainer, IT savvy, strong financial skills) of the highest caliber, who meticulously researches, justifies his decisions, and helps in knowledge management.  I've received many compliments from Sales Managers who rely on his underwriting acumen. Management and personnel in tech support, training, and other departments praise his work. \nHow long have you known the applicant? I have known Jay professionally for over 2 years and 7 months\nWhat was the nature of your relationship? \nAs Chief Manager of Client Servicing desk had daily interaction with Jay as he was my counterpart at ABC Life Insurance being the Chief Manager Underwriting. His ability to break down the most difficult of the insurance concepts for better understanding made him a “generalizing specialist” on the shop floor.\n\nPlease comment on the applicant’s academic attainments. \nHis academic brilliance can be understood from the way he was able to learn, improve and grow on the shop floor. Jay is the only underwriter ever to be sent from ABC Life to Old Mutual, South Africa and RGA South Africa, for training. He joined us in April 2003 as Manager Underwriting and within a year was re-designated to Senior Manager and the very next year promoted as Chief Manager Underwriting responsible for the underwriting function at ABC Life directly reporting into the Vice President Underwriting. His growth at ABC was unheard of and his ability to create and design software applications without any technical education helped him design ABC’s first automated underwriting solution.\nPlease comment on the applicant’s personal character. \nJay is a very easy to get along kind of individual. He always went out of his way to explain critical underwriting terms/ decisions to the Customer Support Executives. His fierce streak of loyalty to his team members made him popular in both senior management and his team. Coming from GE he was always immaculately particular about his interaction with employees of the opposite gender and was always held in high regard for his integrity.\n\nPlease indicate your overall evaluation of the applicant. \n√ Strongly recommended \nRecommend  \nRecommended with reservation \nNot recommended \n\nPlease make whatever additional comments you wish. \nJay Bean Chief Manager Underwriting ABC Life Insurance Company\nEmployee Performance  \n     Top 10%  Top 25%   Average Cannot Judge\nOrganization √   \nSoundness of Judgment√  \nVerbal Communication Ability√    \nWriting Ability          √  \nCompetence In Chosen Field√   Motivation to Succeed √ \nCreativity or Research Potential√\nWork Habits √   \nEmotional Stability √  Professional Behavior √  Interpersonal Relationships  √  \n\nJay is an innovative self-starter, who rarely needs supervision. He is punctual and typically exceeds expectations.  He handles pressure well, and will voluntarily work overtime to meet a deadline.  For example, we received a last minute approval from senior management to proceed with automation in underwriting, including critical user documentation.  Jay not only made the extremely tight deadline, but beat it; yet he still produced stellar, technically-accurate, standard product specifications.  New Business, Underwriting, Sales, train
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Short answer, yes.... I used to work in human resources and typically how it works is you have to give written notification of what you would like too do, then submit your request, often you will have to view your file while in the office and you will not be able to take anything form the file but you can request copies of anything that has your signature on it...
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Your prospective employer will probably already have somebody in mind to examine you who knows what standards your new company has etc and that your new company can trust to be completely honest with them. Otherwise you could be typing your own, for all anybody knows. See what I mean?
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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.
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I've had to do a lot of this and it's amazing how many different kinds of problems there are. Here are some I've encountered.\n\n1. person cited as a reference doesn't know the applicant (how unbelieveable is that?)\n2. person who wrote the reference refuses to comment on what they have written saying, "I've already said all I had to say."\n3. Verbal reference by telephone is completely different and much more critical than the written reference.\n4. Addresses, phone numbers, job titles, etc. of reference are wrong or garbled so that contact can't be made.\n5. Person contacted about an applicant denies having written a reference.\n6. No one cited as a reference knows that the applicant has listed them as a reference to contact.\n7. Different references return wildly different perspectives on a candidate that contradict each other.\n8. A person cited as a reference clearly has issues with the applicant and has used the reference process to get even.\n9. Applicant is pathetic and people used as references are so eager to get rid of them that they give glowing references.\n10. Person contacted as a reference asks to be considered for the job for which they have written a reference for someone else.\n11. A pool of applicants get together and serve as references for each other.\n12. Persons contacted about an applicant use sexual, racial, cultural, or religious bias in their answers.\n13. Persons serving as references provide contradictory information when contacted by different members of the applicant review team.\n\nI could go on and on. Is there a solution? Probably not. People are as diverse as the jobs that are available to be filled. Working with humans and their individual quirks and bias is tricky, but really interesting. Nothing I can offer except learn from your experiences, trust your instincts, and keep a good sense of humor. People are frustrating and funny in equal measure.
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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.
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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.
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Yes. You are protected under Federal Law. You must be able to prove the employer gave information other than date of employment and job type.
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You need to request copies from the employers who gave them to you.
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Quit trying to step around the bad reference and be the first to explain the situation to the potential new employer.  Stick to the facts, if asked, and leave out personal feelings.\n\nI've been in your shoes before, and that's what I did.\n\nWhen I applied, I explained very briefly on the application that my previous employer and I parted on unfavorable terms, and would enjoy the opportunity to discuss with them.\n\nI don't think I was overlooked by any company due to thus statement, a few asked about it, and we had a brief discussion of the issues involved.  When they checked for the reference and my statements and the response from my previous employer were similar, they understood I was being honest, which was a big PLUS.\n\nDuring this process, I received several job offers.  So, by being honest and being first to deal with the issue, I believe I prevented the "Bad Reference" from having much affect.
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No, they are not allowed to give you a bad reference.However they can refuse to give you a reference at all, which in the eyes of a potential employer would be the equivalent of a very bad reference. Your sister is right, aren't they always?
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Believe it or not, in my experience I've found that it's actually pretty rare for companies to contact references. This may even be the case if they ask for them upfront. In that case the references may simply be a tie-breaker if the hiring manager is having difficulty deciding between two suitable candidates. A recruiter may also check references if he/she has reason to suspect something you've said during the interview or that appears on your resume - so be truthful !\n\nI would actually recommend against including references on your resume or providing them if they're not asked for. You don't want those you list as references to be bothered more frequently then needed (They're doing you a favor afterall.) I would let them know, in advance, about each potential contact they're likely to receive and you may even prep them a bit if there's something specific you'd like them to say about you.\n\nIncidentally - never put the term "references available upon request." ... Of course they are - you're just wasting space and encouraging an extra step in the process.
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You need to contact the respective boards and the University in person - they normally do not entertain telephone / email / snailmail enquiries.\n\nYou also need to get a FIR from a police station station, and an affidavit stating that the certificates are non-traceable. With this, you will have to follow the procedures (fill out forms, make DDs or cheques, give letters etc.) for getting a duplicate copy at each place.\n\nMy suggestion would be if you (or a representative) go to these offices, make friends with someone in the relevant office, and then get your work done. The whole process can take anywhere between two to three weeks to two or three months.\n\nAll the best!
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You best know who you are asking for a reference, if you were a sub standard employee don't expect a shining recommendation.\n\nIf you want to make sure you are getting a good reference request a letter of recommendation from your previous employer.\n\nHowever, as I said if you were not a great employee. Don't expect your former boss to say you were.
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An attested copy would do the job but u need to produce original too for verification. First try without original if the manager insists on original you need to request the principal of your college and give a written application explaining the necessity to get the original. Tell them that it will be duly returned back after the verification. Verification would hardly take a day or two then u can return the original in the college.
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My experience has been that about half will ask for a copy of your dergree upon signing your contract.\n\nKeep in mind that if you lie about this, it'll always be grounds to fire your ass if they ever find out.