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Problem with employment reference (accountancy firm)

LegacyUser · 2012-08-19 10:36:01

I work for a Big Four accountancy firm, and am currently interviewing for a new job. I know that, when colleagues of mine have left the firm in the past, the only reference they got was one saying that they'd worked for the firm, and their start and finish date. This is the standard reference they give for everyone - it's…

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19-08-2012 11:36am

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I work for a Big Four accountancy firm, and am currently interviewing for a new job.

I know that, when colleagues of mine have left the firm in the past, the only reference they got was one saying that they'd worked for the firm, and their start and finish date. This is the standard reference they give for everyone - it's against their policy to give a personal one.

How is this likely to be viewed by potential employers? And is it standard in the industry?

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#2 19-08-2012 1:45pm
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That's often the official policy for companies. Try and find someone who will give an positive, unofficial reference. e.g. another manager you might have done some work for.

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