How do I decline reference check?
A recruiter contacted me a few days ago to schedule an interview for an urgent contract position. This position is only for three months, and the offered rate is below my salary expectations. However, I decided to go ahead with the interview because you never know if another opportunity might present itself in the future. According to the recruiter, the team is very interested, but since I am the only candidate interviewed so far, they want to interview at least two more candidates. Then, I received the following email from the recruiter: "I tried calling you to discuss further. This is not a reference check to confirm dates and titles; it is a testimonial call to discuss your work ethic, soft skills, and personality/attitude at work" I explained many of the companies I work with have a stipulation that employees are not allowed to provide references, especially for contractors. I don’t want this recruiter contacting my previous managers. How can I prevent her from doing so? By the way, I have not filled out an application.
A recruiter contacted me a few days ago to schedule an interview for an urgent contract position. This position is only for three months, and the offered rate is below my salary expectations. However, I decided to go ahead with the interview because you never know if another opportunity might present itself in the future. According to the recruiter, the team is very interested, but since I am the only candidate interviewed so far, they want to interview at least two more candidates.
Then, I received the following email from the recruiter:
"I tried calling you to discuss further. This is not a reference check to confirm dates and titles; it is a testimonial call to discuss your work ethic, soft skills, and personality/attitude at work"
I explained many of the companies I work with have a stipulation that employees are not allowed to provide references, especially for contractors.
I don’t want this recruiter contacting my previous managers. How can I prevent her from doing so?
By the way, I have not filled out an application.
