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Former employer from over 5 years ago not responding to reference requests

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  • #62
    Jim2007
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 10,826 Mod ✭✭✭✭Jim2007


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119428452#Comment_119428452

    At this stage it is pretty much a standard requirement across Europe.

    Post edited by Boards.ie: Mike on


  • #63
    L1011
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 72,831 ✭✭✭✭L1011


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119429020#Comment_119429020

    What actual regulations for what sectors state that employers who have ceased trading and cannot be contacted invalidates a background check?

    One of the most strictly regulated sectors in the country for background checks is aviation. I'd say half the qualified staff in that industry have been laid off by a bankrupt employer at least once. Flybe, Monarch, Stobart, TEAM etc all had significant numbers of Irish based staff.

    Legislation can also be challenged, but that would be rather outside the financial reach of most. Arbitrary discrimination and the right to a livelihood under the constitution.



  • #64
    Sono Topolino
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 508 ✭✭✭Sono Topolino


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119428684#Comment_119428684

    This may be why they were only looking for 6 years of work history from me. Sadly I fell at the 5-6 year hurdle.



  • #65
    tinytobe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,012 ✭✭✭tinytobe


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119429485#Comment_119429485

    Similar issue here.

    There are job experiences from 10 to 20 years ago, I can reference with ease.

    However there is this one experience between my last 2 and 4 years where I have issues with references.



  • #66
    Sono Topolino
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 508 ✭✭✭Sono Topolino


    Update: my former employer now issued a reference but the offer has already been withdrawn. I have contacted the hiring manager to see if they can reissue the offer, and he confirmed that the role has not been offered to anyone else, but is not sure if HR will override a previous decision. In the meantime, I have been interviewing but so far no offers though lots of second round interviews...

    Any tips, suggestions etc? Would love to hear them,



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  • #67
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119494212#Comment_119494212

    The definition of useless red tape. Sorry to hear of your troubles... it sounds like a horrific company to work for, people covering their own ass to the detriment of the company as a whole.



  • #68
    GoldFour4
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 5,088 Mod ✭✭✭✭GoldFour4


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119494212#Comment_119494212

    Jeez I completely understand needing the background checks but sounds like the HR etc are a bit of a nightmare if that's their attitude.



  • #69
    Sono Topolino
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 508 ✭✭✭Sono Topolino


    Update: The hiring manager got his way. HR reissued the offer, I accepted and I'm starting the job on Tuesday. HR may be a nightmare, but the team etc are great. Thanks everyone for your advice and support.



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