You may have different reasons for leaving your current job. Ether you are being let go or resigning at your own will, it is crucial to handle this situation highly professionally. Why? Just for one reason, at least – your future employer inevitably will want to talk to your previous manager about your performance.

Latest studies revealed that a reference check is not always a good predictor of a candidate’s future performance though. Some more radical HR professionals even consider a reference check as an anachronism. And there is an obvious reason behind this critical statement – your future employer knows neither you as a candidate nor your references but, nevertheless, tries to make their decision on what absolute strangers would tell about you. Continue reading →