successful story — Ask a Supervisor

Right here’s successful story from a reader.

I simply wished to share a fast success I had as we speak. I’ve seen a whole lot of feedback/posts in your web site about reference firms which are very pushy about attempting to get their lengthy surveys accomplished. I bought an e-mail this morning asking me to offer 4 references to SkillSurvey, and it gave the impression of certainly one of firms which have demonstrated regarding conduct, so I did a bit of extra analysis and, along with an onerous course of, additionally they use the knowledge offered for focused adverts. That was a tough no for me — my references are doing me a favor, I’m not repaying that by getting them spammed.

The factor is, I utilized for this job simply because it appeared fascinating, not as a result of I’m actively wanting, so if it doesn’t work out, that’s okay. I emailed the HR contact, laid out the explanations I’m uncomfortable offering SkillSurvey with any info, and mentioned I’d present my references to them straight, however understood if we couldn’t transfer ahead. The hiring supervisor referred to as (not understanding about my message) and I gave a rundown and mentioned I didn’t wish to waste their time scheduling an interview if HR was going to say I used to be ineligible. They instructed me they had been finally in cost, they wished me to return in, they usually’d work it out with HR if I used to be their last choose.

I don’t suppose I ever would’ve thought to push again on one thing like that if I hadn’t been studying your web site for thus lengthy. I all the time thought I needed to settle for no matter was requested of me as a candidate, so I simply wished to say thanks for giving individuals a spot to learn the way and when to talk up. Possibly they received’t cease utilizing SkillSurvey, however not less than there’s an opportunity they’ll have a look at it a bit of extra in-depth now.