Think previous employers can't legally give a negative reference or do more than confirm dates of employment? This is not true. You may think that a past employer won't give a negative reference, but unfortunately employers can - and do - give bad feedback. While it may seem obvious to avoid including a former employer on your professional reference list you believe will give a negative report, many neglect this pertinent step and insist on referring hiring managers to companies that hold them in less than perfect esteem. Here are six methods to prevent bad references from becoming future issues during the job search. For cases like this, a more proactive approach to a professional reference list is needed. Yet, what if something that doesn't work out hurts future offers? Some former employers aren't willing to leave the past in the past and send references that hurt your chances and can cost you career advancements. Whatever it is, just chalk it up to bad luck, pick up the pieces, and move forward. Either they're not a good fit or we've made some irreversible mistake. We've all been there - some jobs just don't work out. Here's how to stop them from ruining your career. Negative references can undermine your hard work overnight.

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