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current employer reference

  • 03-01-2018 07:39PM
    #1
    gifted
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,024 ✭✭✭


    Hiya,

    I'm applying for a job with the local etb office and on the application form it s says that I have to provide two references, one from my current employer.

    Are they within their rights to ask for a reference from my current employer as I feel that this may cause me some grief if my boss finds out I'm thinking of leaving him.

    Thanks.


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  • #2
    davo10
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,926 ✭✭✭davo10


    gifted wrote: »
    Hiya,

    I'm applying for a job with the local etb office and on the application form it s says that I have to provide two references, one from my current employer.

    Are they within their rights to ask for a reference from my current employer as I feel that this may cause me some grief if my boss finds out I'm thinking of leaving him.

    Thanks.

    They are within their rights to ask, there is no law against this. You do not have to provide the reference, but they do not not have to consider you for the job without it.


  • #3
    gavindublin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 307 ✭✭gavindublin


    Usually you would leave this blank. If you are successful in getting the new role, the offer is made to you under condition of your reference check. If your happy with it all, you give them current employer details all then you hang in your notice.

    Any decent company won't contact a current employer until they've made you an offer.


  • #4
    gifted
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,024 ✭✭✭gifted


    Thanks Folks for replying, I'll probably add in an extra sheet with current employer details and ask them not to contact unless I'm being considered for the position.


  • #5
    AlmightyCushion
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 35,165 Mod ✭✭✭✭AlmightyCushion


    gifted wrote: »
    Thanks Folks for replying, I'll probably add in an extra sheet with current employer details and ask them not to contact unless I'm being considered for the position.

    I wouldn't even give the details in case some one calls any way. Better to be safe than sorry.


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