References when moving jobs

Hi,

When moving from one job to the next, references are needed usually, be it Perm or Temp. I understand basic things like dates of employment, job title, etc get checked. My question is, do they check your reason for leaving ? Also, do they check your main responsibilities and who you reported into/manager position ? Thanks😀

It depends on the industry conventions, and what the receiving employers asks for, and what the leaving employer decides to give. There's really no way of knowing.

In some industries, the more strictly regulated ones such as education, finance etc, then references are likely to be both particular in what is asked and specific in what is given in references. Some employers ask a very vague question like 'Please describe X's suitability for the role', but some will send out a questionnaire that is very specific. But what the leaving employer fills in is also up to them, so long as it is honest.

When writing an application form/CV it's always best to have a mental benchmark 'If my current boss read this, would they accept it was a fair 'best version' of what I've done in this role', which can then save any reference embarrassment.

Thanks. How’s it like for Accounting ? Thanks. Also, what if a mismatch between reason for leaving given by candidate to agency and what the employer says ? Is it end of the day/application ? Thanks

Thanks. How’s it like for Accounting ? Thanks. Also, what if a mismatch between reason for leaving given by candidate to agency and what the employer says ? Is it end of the day/application ? Thanks