- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
Job Interview Question
Posted on 3/27/14 at 12:06 pm
Posted on 3/27/14 at 12:06 pm
I'm going to a job interview next week after making it through the phone interview round. I spoke directly to my potential boss and he was very honest and candid about the job/company. It seems like a good job and the previous person in this position left on their own will, not fired. The boss told me that this person still works in the same city but left for a higher position after working 5 years or so for the company.
Would it be out of line for me to ask for contact information for the previous employee? I would like to talk to him just to get a better idea of the job/company than what the company describes. Being that he left on his own will, I don't think he would be negative in his assessment.
Just wondering how the potential employer would react to me asking to get in touch with him.
Would it be out of line for me to ask for contact information for the previous employee? I would like to talk to him just to get a better idea of the job/company than what the company describes. Being that he left on his own will, I don't think he would be negative in his assessment.
Just wondering how the potential employer would react to me asking to get in touch with him.
27
Posted on 3/27/14 at 12:07 pm to slinger1317
That would probably be the oddest thing you could ask a future employer
Posted on 3/27/14 at 12:08 pm to slinger1317
Seems really strange to me
Posted on 3/27/14 at 12:08 pm to slinger1317
quote:
Being that he left on his own will, I don't think he would be negative in his assessment.
I've left a few jobs on my own will and can think of plenty negative things to say
Posted on 3/27/14 at 12:09 pm to slinger1317
It's making it look like you're checking up on his story about the ex-employees exit being peaceful and straight forward
This post was edited on 3/27/14 at 12:11 pm
Posted on 3/27/14 at 12:09 pm to slinger1317
quote:
I don't think he would be negative in his assessment.
maybe, maybe not
this is just my thoughts. i assume the company looked into you, you are just returning the favor
Posted on 3/27/14 at 12:09 pm to slinger1317
quote:
Would it be out of line for me to ask for contact information for the previous employee? I would like to talk to him just to get a better idea of the job/company than what the company describes
What?
Posted on 3/27/14 at 12:09 pm to slinger1317
Is this a serious question. If you want the job, don't do it
Posted on 3/27/14 at 12:13 pm to slinger1317
I didn't realize it would be such an odd question. I don't currently live in that city and don't know much about the company other than online research. It seems that if the company still had a good relationship with the previous employee then they wouldn't mind us talking. The company wants references on me, it would be nice to have a reference on the company other than what the insiders are saying.
I appreciate the replies.
I appreciate the replies.
Posted on 3/27/14 at 12:17 pm to slinger1317
quote:
I don't currently live in that city and don't know much about the company other than online research
That's what the interview is for. I doubt the company will want to give out a previous employees information, mostly because the previous employee doesn't want his information given out.
Posted on 3/27/14 at 12:18 pm to slinger1317
I wouldn't do that
Posted on 3/27/14 at 12:19 pm to slinger1317
You won't get his contact info or the job.
Posted on 3/27/14 at 12:20 pm to slinger1317
quote:
Would it be out of line for me to ask for contact information for the previous employee?
Don't do that
Posted on 3/27/14 at 12:20 pm to slinger1317
I'd avoid asking them for that
Posted on 3/27/14 at 12:21 pm to HornsLife
Im gonna go ahead and tell you to do it
Just because i want to hear how quickly you get hung up on
Just because i want to hear how quickly you get hung up on
Posted on 3/27/14 at 12:24 pm to DawgCountry
quote:
I wouldn't do that
Posted on 3/27/14 at 12:29 pm to slinger1317
The fact that you're wondering if asking that is right or wrong makes you a moron and you probably won't get the job anyway
Posted on 3/27/14 at 12:31 pm to slinger1317
I don't think it will go over well, but I appreciate the OP for not being submissive to employers.
If you're interested in finding a good company to work for you want to make sure they don't have high turn over and a lot of disgruntled ex-employees.
If you're interested in finding a good company to work for you want to make sure they don't have high turn over and a lot of disgruntled ex-employees.
Posted on 3/27/14 at 12:36 pm to slinger1317
quote:
Would it be out of line for me to ask for contact information for the previous employee?
quote:
I don't think he would be negative in his assessment.
(1) Is this your first "real" job
(2) If the previous employee has something negative to tell you, he'll contact you...
Posted on 3/27/14 at 12:42 pm to slinger1317
quote:
Would it be out of line for me to ask for contact information for the previous employee?
of course
Page 1 of 2
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News