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What to tell when an employer asks about my co-worker's weaknesses?
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So me and my coworker are programmers. My coworker is applying to different jobs. He asked me if I can be a reference and I said yes. In mine opinion, my coworker is one of the best programmers I ever met and has earn my respect. He does his job well and is a good mentor and a good friend.
I am afraid of being asked about weaknesses from employers and recruiters. I feel that as a reference, I should put my coworker in a good light and not tarnish his reputation.
The best thing I can come up with is:
Out of my two and half years working with person X, his weaknesses
were not made apparent to me. I have the utmost respect for person X.
So how should I answer this question if the question is asked?
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So me and my coworker are programmers. My coworker is applying to different jobs. He asked me if I can be a reference and I said yes. In mine opinion, my coworker is one of the best programmers I ever met and has earn my respect. He does his job well and is a good mentor and a good friend.
I am afraid of being asked about weaknesses from employers and recruiters. I feel that as a reference, I should put my coworker in a good light and not tarnish his reputation.
The best thing I can come up with is:
Out of my two and half years working with person X, his weaknesses
were not made apparent to me. I have the utmost respect for person X.
So how should I answer this question if the question is asked?
hiring-process references
edited 44 secs ago
Sandra K
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asked 25 mins ago
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Welcome new user! It's nothing to worry about. Just answer with a platitude. "He's a true all-rounder, never had a problem." If that's what you feel.
– Fattie
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Exactly like that
– Strader
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So me and my coworker are programmers. My coworker is applying to different jobs. He asked me if I can be a reference and I said yes. In mine opinion, my coworker is one of the best programmers I ever met and has earn my respect. He does his job well and is a good mentor and a good friend.
I am afraid of being asked about weaknesses from employers and recruiters. I feel that as a reference, I should put my coworker in a good light and not tarnish his reputation.
The best thing I can come up with is:
Out of my two and half years working with person X, his weaknesses
were not made apparent to me. I have the utmost respect for person X.
So how should I answer this question if the question is asked?
hiring-process references
edited 44 secs ago
Sandra K
5,85062044
asked 25 mins ago
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So me and my coworker are programmers. My coworker is applying to different jobs. He asked me if I can be a reference and I said yes. In mine opinion, my coworker is one of the best programmers I ever met and has earn my respect. He does his job well and is a good mentor and a good friend.
I am afraid of being asked about weaknesses from employers and recruiters. I feel that as a reference, I should put my coworker in a good light and not tarnish his reputation.
The best thing I can come up with is:
Out of my two and half years working with person X, his weaknesses
were not made apparent to me. I have the utmost respect for person X.
So how should I answer this question if the question is asked?
hiring-process references
hiring-process references
edited 44 secs ago
Sandra K
5,85062044
asked 25 mins ago
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edited 44 secs ago
Sandra K
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edited 44 secs ago
Sandra K
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edited 44 secs ago
Sandra K
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asked 25 mins ago
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Welcome new user! It's nothing to worry about. Just answer with a platitude. "He's a true all-rounder, never had a problem." If that's what you feel.
– Fattie
15 mins ago
1
Exactly like that
– Strader
4 mins ago
add a comment |Â
Welcome new user! It's nothing to worry about. Just answer with a platitude. "He's a true all-rounder, never had a problem." If that's what you feel.
– Fattie
15 mins ago
1
Exactly like that
– Strader
4 mins ago
Welcome new user! It's nothing to worry about. Just answer with a platitude. "He's a true all-rounder, never had a problem." If that's what you feel.
– Fattie
15 mins ago
Welcome new user! It's nothing to worry about. Just answer with a platitude. "He's a true all-rounder, never had a problem." If that's what you feel.
– Fattie
15 mins ago
1
1
Exactly like that
– Strader
4 mins ago
Exactly like that
– Strader
4 mins ago
add a comment |Â
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Welcome new user! It's nothing to worry about. Just answer with a platitude. "He's a true all-rounder, never had a problem." If that's what you feel.
– Fattie
15 mins ago
1
Exactly like that
– Strader
4 mins ago