I am in the midst of applying for a new job. I have interviewed three times with a prospective employer and have been told that I am one of the final candidates for the position.

The HR rep contacted me and asked if they can contact my current manager/supervisor for a reference. I explained that I would prefer they not contact my manager, since it may jeopardize my standing with my current employer. They keep insisting that they speak with my current manager, but I am afraid that if they do, my current employer may let me go in layoffs or attempt to force me out of the job somehow (i.e., re-assign, transfer, etc).

Am I obligated to provide the reference to the prospective employer? I feel that their insistence is unprofessional and inappropriate. What if they contact my employer and end up not offering me the job? Or what if I don’t accept the job offer? What is the best way to handle this without losing either job?


Please do the needful

I understand your fear but its still boils down to the relationship between you and your present boss. In my case my boss actually wishes us well and encourage us to exploit the environment. If you have confidence in yourself I advise allow them am sure it ll even add to chance.

it boils down to which job do u really want.choose one and choose wisely

I dnt gerit. Ok let me assume you are not LIEING.

In a sensible organization, reference would be gotten from your former employer after they have already employed you.

I will advise you don't join this organization.They seem to be thinking upside down.

Why will they contact your current employer on top how much increment ?

I have done a double pay (100% increase in salary) movement before and did not have to go through the trauma they are putting you through right now.


If they contact your current employer, trust me it is risky for ur career. They might not employ you and your current employer will already doubt your loyalty.

What's the debate here, tender it!


Any sane company knows at some point u have to move-on!


It's no crime at all!

Do wat is right.. Cowards are not achievers..
Risk taking is part of good life

When I go become FTC self??...these people self

Savages in the name HRs
What if you didn't eventually get the job??

Get one of your colleagues to pretend to be your boss.

Just give hr his or her email address and mobile number.

Trust me when i say.....It works

Go and forge a letter na






And be ready to join Nnamdi Kanu in jail when he gets arrested again

Abeg what's the name of the company??
They are acting like New bee!

Before you consider allowing them, first ascertain:

1.How much they are willing to pay you
2. Is the employment sure
3. Is the job secure?

if the answer are positive. you can give it a shot.


Good Luck.

code9:
I am in the midst of applying for a new job. I have interviewed three times with a prospective employer and have been told that I am one of the final candidates for the position.

The HR rep contacted me and asked if they can contact my current manager/supervisor for a reference. I explained that I would prefer they not contact my manager, since it may jeopardize my standing with my current employer. They keep insisting that they speak with my current manager, but I am afraid that if they do, my current employer may let me go in layoffs or attempt to force me out of the job somehow (i.e., re-assign, transfer, etc).

Am I obligated to provide the reference to the prospective employer? I feel that their insistence is unprofessional and inappropriate. What if they contact my employer and end up not offering me the job? Or what if I don’t accept the job offer? What is the best way to handle this without losing either job?


Please do the needful

you are lying, guy

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HMMM


WILL HE BE WILLING TO APPROVE YOU?

Totally Unprofessional. It is not ethical.

code9:
I am in the midst of applying for a new job. I have interviewed three times with a prospective employer and have been told that I am one of the final candidates for the position.

The HR rep contacted me and asked if they can contact my current manager/supervisor for a reference. I explained that I would prefer they not contact my manager, since it may jeopardize my standing with my current employer. They keep insisting that they speak with my current manager, but I am afraid that if they do, my current employer may let me go in layoffs or attempt to force me out of the job somehow (i.e., re-assign, transfer, etc).

Am I obligated to provide the reference to the prospective employer? I feel that their insistence is unprofessional and inappropriate. What if they contact my employer and end up not offering me the job? Or what if I don’t accept the job offer? What is the best way to handle this without losing either job?


Please do the needful

NO HR will insist on calling your reference since you object


guy stop lying

let them call ur manager, don't be afraid

code9:
I am in the midst of applying for a new job. I have interviewed three times with a prospective employer and have been told that I am one of the final candidates for the position.

The HR rep contacted me and asked if they can contact my current manager/supervisor for a reference. I explained that I would prefer they not contact my manager, since it may jeopardize my standing with my current employer. They keep insisting that they speak with my current manager, but I am afraid that if they do, my current employer may let me go in layoffs or attempt to force me out of the job somehow (i.e., re-assign, transfer, etc).

Am I obligated to provide the reference to the prospective employer? I feel that their insistence is unprofessional and inappropriate. What if they contact my employer and end up not offering me the job? Or what if I don’t accept the job offer? What is the best way to handle this without losing either job?


Please do the needful

HR is not your friend my friend.
You currently have a job and they are in effect trying to poach you. Why should you jeopardize your present employment without anything tangible to show ?
You are right. It is an unprofessional and inappropriate request.
Your meetings with them up to a legal offer of appointment should be confidential.

Not Okay

As someone said above, talk to your boss about it, regardless of your relationship.

In the work place, it is essential that you communicate with your employer and be forward about it. A lot of people appreciate honesty.

But if you are too sceptical to try, you can let the opportunity slide.

You never can tell for sure unless you try.

Sunofgod:
Get one of your colleagues to pretend to be your boss.

Just give hr his or her email address and mobile number.

It works

Atleast someone that have a brain has spoken... I really dont know why people are so dumb!!!


In your current employment, you dont have a collegue that is a bit higher than you, hes your boss, or even equal to you, can still be your boss....You better play smart... Tis is Nigeria, not USA

D first three comments tho.... U guys are just "boiling down" upandan.

What actually count here is which of the job do you really want? Because you can't keep the both of them

Go be!

Totally unacceptable! They can get their reference after they offer you the job. Stand your ground and if they insist, forget them

I don't think it's OK. They should contact him after they have hired you, that's conventional. You may end up losing at both ends if they do now. Cheers!

0b100100111:
What's the debate here, tender it!


Any sane company knows at some point u have to move-on!


It's no crime at all!

No normal company would ask you to get references from your current employer. It is just not standard practice. Previous employer i get but your current one? That's insane.

Eleyi gidi gan.
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