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    Five myths about job references

    Written by Tenant Screening Services, LLC If you are planning on interviewing for a new job, it is important to understand what your former boss or references will say about you. Here are 5 myths about job references. Myth 1 – Companies are not allowed to say negative things about a former employee – Some companies have policies that only give out details like title, dates of employment and eligibility for rehire. However, sometimes employees in HR may violate these policies. Myth 2 – Most companies direct their employee screening requests to the HR department – In most instances, employee screening requests will be directed to the HR department, but…