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Job search is a draining thing to go through for everyone.

Fromresumes,cover letters, and interviews, you always have to present the best version of yourself.

But what if you dont feel like youre the version that would fit the job you want so much?

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Only, is it the best option in this scenario?

Apparently, the OP didnt have a friend named Moe.

But they had an ex-coworker Moe who put them as a reference.

Person Gets Called As A Reference For Ex-Coworker, Spills The Beans On His Actual Qualifications

So, the company asked him to discuss Moes technical skills instead of performance.

Here, the OP spilled the beans.

In the end, it was pretty clear Moe wasnt going to get the position he applied for.

Person Gets Called As A Reference For Ex-Coworker, Spills The Beans On His Actual Qualifications

And its all because he chose a reference person who wasnt on board lying about his CV.

Check out herInstagram,LinkedIn,andwebsite!

You have what it takes to get the job you want.

Person Gets Called As A Reference For Ex-Coworker, Spills The Beans On His Actual Qualifications

For those who struggle with articulating their value, Linda has workshops forresume craftingandinterview mastery!

Turns out, he only attended a semester or two and dropped out.

Still, he didnt shy away from including it in his education.

Person Gets Called As A Reference For Ex-Coworker, Spills The Beans On His Actual Qualifications

Thats where you’re free to get in trouble, even if your own references say positive things.

These are who future employers generally request from you to list as references.

They must have relevant examples to support your experience and skill set.

Person Gets Called As A Reference For Ex-Coworker, Spills The Beans On His Actual Qualifications

It can only get him in trouble (getting blacklisted from the whole industry doesnt sound nice, right?

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Person Gets Called As A Reference For Ex-Coworker, Spills The Beans On His Actual Qualifications

Person Gets Called As A Reference For Ex-Coworker, Spills The Beans On His Actual Qualifications

Person Gets Called As A Reference For Ex-Coworker, Spills The Beans On His Actual Qualifications

Person Gets Called As A Reference For Ex-Coworker, Spills The Beans On His Actual Qualifications

Person Gets Called As A Reference For Ex-Coworker, Spills The Beans On His Actual Qualifications

Person Gets Called As A Reference For Ex-Coworker, Spills The Beans On His Actual Qualifications

Person Gets Called As A Reference For Ex-Coworker, Spills The Beans On His Actual Qualifications

Person Gets Called As A Reference For Ex-Coworker, Spills The Beans On His Actual Qualifications

Person Gets Called As A Reference For Ex-Coworker, Spills The Beans On His Actual Qualifications

Person Gets Called As A Reference For Ex-Coworker, Spills The Beans On His Actual Qualifications

Person Gets Called As A Reference For Ex-Coworker, Spills The Beans On His Actual Qualifications

Person Gets Called As A Reference For Ex-Coworker, Spills The Beans On His Actual Qualifications

Person Gets Called As A Reference For Ex-Coworker, Spills The Beans On His Actual Qualifications

Person Gets Called As A Reference For Ex-Coworker, Spills The Beans On His Actual Qualifications

Person Gets Called As A Reference For Ex-Coworker, Spills The Beans On His Actual Qualifications

Person Gets Called As A Reference For Ex-Coworker, Spills The Beans On His Actual Qualifications

Person Gets Called As A Reference For Ex-Coworker, Spills The Beans On His Actual Qualifications

Person Gets Called As A Reference For Ex-Coworker, Spills The Beans On His Actual Qualifications

Person Gets Called As A Reference For Ex-Coworker, Spills The Beans On His Actual Qualifications