Interview Tips
How do you handle reference checks for a job you left badly?
by Yasmin Khalil·December 19, 2025
Use a colleague, not your direct boss. Brief them well. Most checks ask about work quality, not the drama.
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by Yasmin Khalil·December 19, 2025
Use a colleague, not your direct boss. Brief them well. Most checks ask about work quality, not the drama.
A peer who saw your work quality speak to it specifically is more credible than a manager who signs off everything.
Brief your references on the role, your relevant achievements, and even a key question they might get asked.