The Written Word
The process of applying for a job can be a long and stressful exercise for the candidate. From actually requesting application forms, filling them out, creating an interesting CV, going for two or three interviews, requesting references and then to potent
Part of the problem with applying for a job is the different formats that each part of the employment process takes. There probably aren’t many of us who can say that we are brilliant at each of the points mentioned above. Some of us may be good at filling out forms and writing a CV, some of us might be good at the face to face interview part and some of us may have left a good enough impression on previous employers that they do actually provide us with a glowing reference.
In general, most people can work on the face to face interview part; a little extra confidence can go a long way. Most people can work on their writing skills, this can generally be achieved with practice. However, an excellent reference is out of peoples hands.
The fact that more employers are carrying out reference checks as part of their employment screening, such as those available from PeopleChecking means that any previous issues with employers will quickly be identified. A reference check truly identifies a candidate's true history as it is an indication of the person's character from a previous manager's point of view. A reference is the only part of the employment process that can’t be influenced, altered or rehearsed.
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