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A former manager I requested for a reference check (and who agreed to be called by HR to answer their questions) is not responding to my emails anymore nor to theirs. Should I move on or tell HR to contact him by email/linkedin to set a meeting before calling? Please advise.
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asked Aug 5 '16 at 17:37
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A former manager I requested for a reference check (and who agreed to be called by HR to answer their questions) is not responding to my emails anymore nor to theirs. Should I move on or tell HR to contact him by email/linkedin to set a meeting before calling? Please advise.
references
asked Aug 5 '16 at 17:37
TheEnglishMe
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If possible, give HR another reference. The person might be unavailable for reasons entirely unrelated to the reference like being in the hospital or on vacation out of the country, etc.
– HLGEM
Aug 5 '16 at 17:44
It's possible but still I don't want to give out too many references as I might use them somewhere else.. I'll try to wait another week to see what happens (I had 6 interviews for this job - what a waste would it be.. :/)
– TheEnglishMe
Aug 5 '16 at 17:46
She doesn't answer her phone :/
– TheEnglishMe
Aug 5 '16 at 17:46
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You can use a reference more than once. They aren't invalid after you've given them for one position.
– alroc
Aug 5 '16 at 18:30
Does the new HR company really want to talk to them? I've had this happen, and usually, they just proceed if the other references are positive; then offer you the job.
– MikeP
Aug 5 '16 at 21:16
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A former manager I requested for a reference check (and who agreed to be called by HR to answer their questions) is not responding to my emails anymore nor to theirs. Should I move on or tell HR to contact him by email/linkedin to set a meeting before calling? Please advise.
references
asked Aug 5 '16 at 17:37
TheEnglishMe
1648
A former manager I requested for a reference check (and who agreed to be called by HR to answer their questions) is not responding to my emails anymore nor to theirs. Should I move on or tell HR to contact him by email/linkedin to set a meeting before calling? Please advise.
references
asked Aug 5 '16 at 17:37
TheEnglishMe
1648
asked Aug 5 '16 at 17:37
TheEnglishMe
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asked Aug 5 '16 at 17:37
TheEnglishMe
1648
asked Aug 5 '16 at 17:37
TheEnglishMe
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If possible, give HR another reference. The person might be unavailable for reasons entirely unrelated to the reference like being in the hospital or on vacation out of the country, etc.
– HLGEM
Aug 5 '16 at 17:44
It's possible but still I don't want to give out too many references as I might use them somewhere else.. I'll try to wait another week to see what happens (I had 6 interviews for this job - what a waste would it be.. :/)
– TheEnglishMe
Aug 5 '16 at 17:46
She doesn't answer her phone :/
– TheEnglishMe
Aug 5 '16 at 17:46
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You can use a reference more than once. They aren't invalid after you've given them for one position.
– alroc
Aug 5 '16 at 18:30
Does the new HR company really want to talk to them? I've had this happen, and usually, they just proceed if the other references are positive; then offer you the job.
– MikeP
Aug 5 '16 at 21:16
suggest improvements |Â
4
If possible, give HR another reference. The person might be unavailable for reasons entirely unrelated to the reference like being in the hospital or on vacation out of the country, etc.
– HLGEM
Aug 5 '16 at 17:44
It's possible but still I don't want to give out too many references as I might use them somewhere else.. I'll try to wait another week to see what happens (I had 6 interviews for this job - what a waste would it be.. :/)
– TheEnglishMe
Aug 5 '16 at 17:46
She doesn't answer her phone :/
– TheEnglishMe
Aug 5 '16 at 17:46
5
You can use a reference more than once. They aren't invalid after you've given them for one position.
– alroc
Aug 5 '16 at 18:30
Does the new HR company really want to talk to them? I've had this happen, and usually, they just proceed if the other references are positive; then offer you the job.
– MikeP
Aug 5 '16 at 21:16
4
4
If possible, give HR another reference. The person might be unavailable for reasons entirely unrelated to the reference like being in the hospital or on vacation out of the country, etc.
– HLGEM
Aug 5 '16 at 17:44
If possible, give HR another reference. The person might be unavailable for reasons entirely unrelated to the reference like being in the hospital or on vacation out of the country, etc.
– HLGEM
Aug 5 '16 at 17:44
It's possible but still I don't want to give out too many references as I might use them somewhere else.. I'll try to wait another week to see what happens (I had 6 interviews for this job - what a waste would it be.. :/)
– TheEnglishMe
Aug 5 '16 at 17:46
It's possible but still I don't want to give out too many references as I might use them somewhere else.. I'll try to wait another week to see what happens (I had 6 interviews for this job - what a waste would it be.. :/)
– TheEnglishMe
Aug 5 '16 at 17:46
She doesn't answer her phone :/
– TheEnglishMe
Aug 5 '16 at 17:46
She doesn't answer her phone :/
– TheEnglishMe
Aug 5 '16 at 17:46
5
5
You can use a reference more than once. They aren't invalid after you've given them for one position.
– alroc
Aug 5 '16 at 18:30
You can use a reference more than once. They aren't invalid after you've given them for one position.
– alroc
Aug 5 '16 at 18:30
Does the new HR company really want to talk to them? I've had this happen, and usually, they just proceed if the other references are positive; then offer you the job.
– MikeP
Aug 5 '16 at 21:16
Does the new HR company really want to talk to them? I've had this happen, and usually, they just proceed if the other references are positive; then offer you the job.
– MikeP
Aug 5 '16 at 21:16
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If she isn't answering her phone, she may be travelling. Or no longer at that address/company. Or there may be something else going on, but there is no way we can tell you what.
You can track her down, or you can give the recruiter another reference. Pick one or more.
answered Aug 5 '16 at 18:20
keshlam
41.5k1267144
I'm new in business and have 2 persons for reference right now from my first job FYI
– TheEnglishMe
Aug 5 '16 at 19:37
Well, rely on the other, or find and talk to the missing person, or ask someone else if they'd be willing to act as a reference. Or accept that your reference is unresponsive, and since they're volunteers you have no power over that. I see no other possible answers, and only you can judge which ones are worth working on. Nobody ever promised job-hunting was easy...
– keshlam
Aug 5 '16 at 23:01
Yeah but seriously if someone gives you his word then it means somethings and at least she should appologies not being able to reference anymore. What do you think?
– TheEnglishMe
Aug 6 '16 at 21:33
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What I think is irrelevant. For all I know she could.be in the hospital. Your choices are as stated. The world is what it is.
– keshlam
Aug 7 '16 at 0:52
She could even be dead.
– GustavoMP
Sep 1 '16 at 19:31
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1 Answer
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oldest
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1 Answer
1
active
oldest
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active
oldest
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active
oldest
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up vote
5
down vote
If she isn't answering her phone, she may be travelling. Or no longer at that address/company. Or there may be something else going on, but there is no way we can tell you what.
You can track her down, or you can give the recruiter another reference. Pick one or more.
answered Aug 5 '16 at 18:20
keshlam
41.5k1267144
I'm new in business and have 2 persons for reference right now from my first job FYI
– TheEnglishMe
Aug 5 '16 at 19:37
Well, rely on the other, or find and talk to the missing person, or ask someone else if they'd be willing to act as a reference. Or accept that your reference is unresponsive, and since they're volunteers you have no power over that. I see no other possible answers, and only you can judge which ones are worth working on. Nobody ever promised job-hunting was easy...
– keshlam
Aug 5 '16 at 23:01
Yeah but seriously if someone gives you his word then it means somethings and at least she should appologies not being able to reference anymore. What do you think?
– TheEnglishMe
Aug 6 '16 at 21:33
1
What I think is irrelevant. For all I know she could.be in the hospital. Your choices are as stated. The world is what it is.
– keshlam
Aug 7 '16 at 0:52
She could even be dead.
– GustavoMP
Sep 1 '16 at 19:31
 |Â
show 2 more comments
up vote
5
down vote
If she isn't answering her phone, she may be travelling. Or no longer at that address/company. Or there may be something else going on, but there is no way we can tell you what.
You can track her down, or you can give the recruiter another reference. Pick one or more.
answered Aug 5 '16 at 18:20
keshlam
41.5k1267144
I'm new in business and have 2 persons for reference right now from my first job FYI
– TheEnglishMe
Aug 5 '16 at 19:37
Well, rely on the other, or find and talk to the missing person, or ask someone else if they'd be willing to act as a reference. Or accept that your reference is unresponsive, and since they're volunteers you have no power over that. I see no other possible answers, and only you can judge which ones are worth working on. Nobody ever promised job-hunting was easy...
– keshlam
Aug 5 '16 at 23:01
Yeah but seriously if someone gives you his word then it means somethings and at least she should appologies not being able to reference anymore. What do you think?
– TheEnglishMe
Aug 6 '16 at 21:33
1
What I think is irrelevant. For all I know she could.be in the hospital. Your choices are as stated. The world is what it is.
– keshlam
Aug 7 '16 at 0:52
She could even be dead.
– GustavoMP
Sep 1 '16 at 19:31
 |Â
show 2 more comments
up vote
5
down vote
up vote
5
down vote
If she isn't answering her phone, she may be travelling. Or no longer at that address/company. Or there may be something else going on, but there is no way we can tell you what.
You can track her down, or you can give the recruiter another reference. Pick one or more.
answered Aug 5 '16 at 18:20
keshlam
41.5k1267144
If she isn't answering her phone, she may be travelling. Or no longer at that address/company. Or there may be something else going on, but there is no way we can tell you what.
You can track her down, or you can give the recruiter another reference. Pick one or more.
answered Aug 5 '16 at 18:20
keshlam
41.5k1267144
edited Sep 1 '16 at 19:20
answered Aug 5 '16 at 18:20
keshlam
41.5k1267144
answered Aug 5 '16 at 18:20
keshlam
41.5k1267144
answered Aug 5 '16 at 18:20
keshlam
41.5k1267144
41.5k1267144
I'm new in business and have 2 persons for reference right now from my first job FYI
– TheEnglishMe
Aug 5 '16 at 19:37
Well, rely on the other, or find and talk to the missing person, or ask someone else if they'd be willing to act as a reference. Or accept that your reference is unresponsive, and since they're volunteers you have no power over that. I see no other possible answers, and only you can judge which ones are worth working on. Nobody ever promised job-hunting was easy...
– keshlam
Aug 5 '16 at 23:01
Yeah but seriously if someone gives you his word then it means somethings and at least she should appologies not being able to reference anymore. What do you think?
– TheEnglishMe
Aug 6 '16 at 21:33
1
What I think is irrelevant. For all I know she could.be in the hospital. Your choices are as stated. The world is what it is.
– keshlam
Aug 7 '16 at 0:52
She could even be dead.
– GustavoMP
Sep 1 '16 at 19:31
 |Â
show 2 more comments
I'm new in business and have 2 persons for reference right now from my first job FYI
– TheEnglishMe
Aug 5 '16 at 19:37
Well, rely on the other, or find and talk to the missing person, or ask someone else if they'd be willing to act as a reference. Or accept that your reference is unresponsive, and since they're volunteers you have no power over that. I see no other possible answers, and only you can judge which ones are worth working on. Nobody ever promised job-hunting was easy...
– keshlam
Aug 5 '16 at 23:01
Yeah but seriously if someone gives you his word then it means somethings and at least she should appologies not being able to reference anymore. What do you think?
– TheEnglishMe
Aug 6 '16 at 21:33
1
What I think is irrelevant. For all I know she could.be in the hospital. Your choices are as stated. The world is what it is.
– keshlam
Aug 7 '16 at 0:52
She could even be dead.
– GustavoMP
Sep 1 '16 at 19:31
I'm new in business and have 2 persons for reference right now from my first job FYI
– TheEnglishMe
Aug 5 '16 at 19:37
I'm new in business and have 2 persons for reference right now from my first job FYI
– TheEnglishMe
Aug 5 '16 at 19:37
Well, rely on the other, or find and talk to the missing person, or ask someone else if they'd be willing to act as a reference. Or accept that your reference is unresponsive, and since they're volunteers you have no power over that. I see no other possible answers, and only you can judge which ones are worth working on. Nobody ever promised job-hunting was easy...
– keshlam
Aug 5 '16 at 23:01
Well, rely on the other, or find and talk to the missing person, or ask someone else if they'd be willing to act as a reference. Or accept that your reference is unresponsive, and since they're volunteers you have no power over that. I see no other possible answers, and only you can judge which ones are worth working on. Nobody ever promised job-hunting was easy...
– keshlam
Aug 5 '16 at 23:01
Yeah but seriously if someone gives you his word then it means somethings and at least she should appologies not being able to reference anymore. What do you think?
– TheEnglishMe
Aug 6 '16 at 21:33
Yeah but seriously if someone gives you his word then it means somethings and at least she should appologies not being able to reference anymore. What do you think?
– TheEnglishMe
Aug 6 '16 at 21:33
1
1
What I think is irrelevant. For all I know she could.be in the hospital. Your choices are as stated. The world is what it is.
– keshlam
Aug 7 '16 at 0:52
What I think is irrelevant. For all I know she could.be in the hospital. Your choices are as stated. The world is what it is.
– keshlam
Aug 7 '16 at 0:52
She could even be dead.
– GustavoMP
Sep 1 '16 at 19:31
She could even be dead.
– GustavoMP
Sep 1 '16 at 19:31
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If possible, give HR another reference. The person might be unavailable for reasons entirely unrelated to the reference like being in the hospital or on vacation out of the country, etc.
– HLGEM
Aug 5 '16 at 17:44
It's possible but still I don't want to give out too many references as I might use them somewhere else.. I'll try to wait another week to see what happens (I had 6 interviews for this job - what a waste would it be.. :/)
– TheEnglishMe
Aug 5 '16 at 17:46
She doesn't answer her phone :/
– TheEnglishMe
Aug 5 '16 at 17:46
5
You can use a reference more than once. They aren't invalid after you've given them for one position.
– alroc
Aug 5 '16 at 18:30
Does the new HR company really want to talk to them? I've had this happen, and usually, they just proceed if the other references are positive; then offer you the job.
– MikeP
Aug 5 '16 at 21:16