Personal Integrity
I am the kind of person who doesn't like to be late for an agreed-upon meeting time/date. If I see I'm going to be late, I call to let them know and apologize profusely. I think that being late tell...
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NoVa RT wrote:
Check with prior employers. Doesn't guarantee that much, but it is part of your due diligence.
Prior employers CANNOT give out negative information and the vast vast majority will only tell you if the person is eligible for re-hire. Many have stopped that practice as it implies a problem that may not exist.
Most now will only verify work dates.
Remember Employers and HR departments are made up of people. They can have their own set of prejudices, axes to grind and so forth. Some companies are just downright petty.
I have relied on the interview, very clear expectations set out at the very beginning and re-iterated often. I make it clear to them that being on time is non negotiable. If they are late more than once I sit them down and ask them if they like their job? If so don't be late again.
