What if you say no to May we contact this employer?

Answering “no” to “may we contact this employer” without some sort of explanation can raise some red flags. This response may make them suspicious that you’re wary of a poor reference, that you could be hiding something, or that you never worked at that company in the first place.

Can I put no for May we contact employer?

It’s perfectly acceptable to answer no to contacting your current employer. Most employers understand this and usually won’t have any effect on their decision. It’s usually okay to answer “no” for “can we contact your current employer.” It’s not okay to answer “no” for companies you aren’t working for anymore.

How do you respond when you’re told no positions are available?

If you’re told that there are not any positions available here are some appropriate answers: No worries, thankyou so much anyway! If you have just been asking if they’re hiring or asking to submit your resume this is a classic, polite response. Okay, thankyou so much for your time.

Will they contact my current employer?

Prospective employers usually understand the nature of a confidential job search and will not contact your current employer unless given permission to do so. Still, it’s a good idea to let anyone know your current employer is unaware of your job search and ask that they respect your privacy.

Can you say “may we contact this employer?

So answering “no” to the question, “may we contact this employer?” isn’t uncommon or unacceptable. In fact, if you do grant them permission, they may still double check with you beforehand as a precaution. An acceptable answer, should this be the case, is “certainly—providing I’m one of the top candidates for the position.”

Can a hiring manager ask for a reason not to contact you?

Although they would generally not ask for the reason, hiring managers may ask why you don’t want them contacting a current employer. If this happens, you could respond letting them know that you don’t want your current employer to know you’re job hunting yet. You can give them past employers as a reference instead.

Can You Say No to companies you no longer work for?

It’s perfectly acceptable to answer no to contacting your current employer. Most employers understand this and usually won’t have any effect on their decision. Make sure you have a backup of other references or employers they can contact. There really aren’t any valid reasons for saying no to companies you’re no longer working for.

Why do employers ask if they can contact my previous employers?

Employers ask if they can contact your previous employers for several reasons: For permission to verify your employment history during the background check portion of the candidate selection process.