Ok, I have a question please. Back in the day we were told that bank employees can NOT provide reference letters to people for their resumes. We could only provide the phone number for HR to verify employment.
Is that true today?
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Here is how you do this
Give the name of an employee friend/relative or former manager that you trust.
When they get the call, in the friendliest tone possible they will let them know that TWN handles all requests and have them provide the number to the work number.
Do not give them your managers name that you used to work for because sometimes a bad reference can be perceived through tone and even though they aren't allowed give a reference- good or bad- it can be interpreted that way.
Good luck
@3epq+1q9PprCn is correct. You can most definitely give verbal and even written reference (as long as it is NOT on bank letterhead or bank email) (but who actually writes a reference anymore?)
Been here 35 years, have given -- and continue to give -- references by phone for juniors, peers and even one manager. (hiring company wanted to know how she was to work for)
You are absolutely free to share YOUR opinion.
Just don't attribute it to the Bank or verify employment status. (that's what the HR number is for)
Officially, you are not allowed to provide references, but to give the HR 800 number that gives the basic employment information
My understanding is that you can’t provide a reference on behalf of the company (for example, writing a letter of recommendation on company letterhead).
I don’t think there is anything stopping you from providing a professional or personal reference as a former teammate.
You can give a reference. The company will only confirm employment.
I didn’t think we could provide any reference. But I would give one. BAC can kiss my @ss. I’m not their property. If I like someone and they’re good, I’m happy to do it.