One position I interviewed for yesterday wanted a resume, a completed application with personal (not business references) and the following release form filled out for each of my previous employers.
Anyhow, I felt it was a poor way of starting a relationship with an employee, especially prior to the interview. As it turns out they already sent me a rejection letter.
Mark
Applicant's AuthorizationThe rest of the form was a questionnaire asking detailed questions about my job performance. Now I am not a lawyer, but I read the above as releasing my previous employer from legal responsibility for any statements EVEN ones that are false or libelous. The HR person said that this was a standard clause. Seems a bit questionable, I've never seen it before.
I consent to and authorize the above named former employer, and its agents and employees, to furnish any reference information concerning me, including achievement, wage history, performance, attendance, personal history, disciplinary information and reason for separation of employment, relating to my employment with the former employer. It is expressly understood that any information given is to be used for the purpose of determining my acceptability for employment. I also hereby release the above named former employer, and its agents and employees, from all liability for damages or claims, including but not limited to defamation, interference with contract, or prospective economic advantage and negligence, I have or may have which arise or result from any reference information provided pursuant to this authorization or any attempts to comply with this information.
Anyhow, I felt it was a poor way of starting a relationship with an employee, especially prior to the interview. As it turns out they already sent me a rejection letter.
Mark
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