Asked to Give a Job Reference? Make it Count!!

Job References: When You’re Looking For The Precise Words To Say...
Have you ever been asked to give a job reference for someone you really didn’t have anything good to say about—and didn’t know what to say?
Well, now you’ll will. Robert Thornton, a Lehigh University economist and author of, The Lexicon of Intentionally Ambiguous Recommendation, offers some funny tips the next time you’re put on the spot:
• For the person who can’t get along with others: I am pleased to say this person is a former colleague of mine.
• For the person who doesn’t like to work very much: In my opinion, you will be very fortunate to get this person to work for you.
• For the person who is a criminal: He’s a man of convictions, or I’m sorry we let her get away.
• For the untrustworthy person: Her true ability is deceiving.
• For the unskilled worker: I most enthusiastically recommend this person with no qualifications whatsoever.