- 1). Call your reference. If you have concerns that your employer will recognize your voice, ask a friend to call or hire a reference-checking company that will call former employers and landlords. These companies provide their services for a fee, but they typically know the right questions to ask to receive the most information.
- 2). Ask to speak to someone regarding a job reference. Large companies typically have one person to provide references to prevent someone unaware of company policies from providing too much information.
- 3). Ask for a work reference on yourself. Do not use your name when asking for the reference; pose as a possible future employer.
- 4). Listen to the replies and do not get angry over negative information. Since you are posing as someone else, you cannot take negative information personally.
- 5). Keep a list of former employers who provide positive information about your work habits. Use these employers as references on future work applications.
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