What to put down in this form?

Skyliner34 · July 15th, 2006, 4:11 PM

Hi,

I'm filling in an appliaction form for a local Bank branch. And I've come to the referees bit and it's structured like this:

Name

Address

Status

Tel No.

Period Covered

What do I place in the status bit?, all of my referees are previous employers.

Thanks

Sky

Dark_Templer_102 · July 15th, 2006, 4:25 PM

I have a guess it could mean either "relationship status" or "job status" but who know i could be wrong.

Cobol74 · July 15th, 2006, 4:27 PM

How about - "Bloody Important". images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Seriously could be Married, Single, Divorced or Separated.

/Edit - sorry I just wrote a load of dingoes kidneys above. How about giving the a ring and asking what they meant? Head scratcher all right.

Skyliner34 · July 15th, 2006, 4:29 PM

lol

. I think it might mean Employed or unemployed.

Edit for post 1, it should of said application, not the gobbeldy gook I put down images/smilies/smile.gif

Janus · July 15th, 2006, 5:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark_Templer_102

I have a guess it could mean either "relationship status" or "job status" but who know i could be wrong.

I would tend to agree with this. I mean it could be some of the other ones, but in that position what difference does it make, and what business is it of theirs, if your referee is single, married etc.

It is a stupid thing to have and very ambiguous, at least without further clarification of its meaning. images/smilies/thumbdown.gif

Skyliner34 · July 15th, 2006, 5:51 PM

could it also mean, what is the status of the person named to the comapny. i.e, the boss, or Teacher?

transtek · July 15th, 2006, 7:04 PM

Referee??? Shouldn't that be references? Or do they play football at your local bank?

Skyliner34 · July 15th, 2006, 7:09 PM

Thats what I thought, lol images/smilies/w00t.gif

Viper007Bond · July 16th, 2006, 1:30 AM

Here at least, status usually refers to single or married.

Janus · July 16th, 2006, 1:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skyliner34

could it also mean, what is the status of the person named to the comapny. i.e, the boss, or Teacher?

I thought of that, but if it was my form I would have put "Position" or "Job title" or something like that.

BlaRo · July 16th, 2006, 5:31 AM

My guess is that it means relationship status. There's a difference employers look for between being single and being married; generally, being single means that you're usually younger and more able to relocate, and that you're less financially stable than having a significant other. Just my guess.

I'd just write "Status: AWESOME!" or "THUNDERCATS ARE GO!" to see if they have a sense of humor. If they don't, then don't take the job. images/smilies/lol.gif

transtek · July 16th, 2006, 5:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlaRo

My guess is that it means relationship status. There's a difference employers look for between being single and being married; generally, being single means that you're usually younger and more able to relocate, and that you're less financially stable than having a significant other. Just my guess.

I'd just write "Status: AWESOME!" or "THUNDERCATS ARE GO!" to see if they have a sense of humor. If they don't, then don't take the job. images/smilies/lol.gif

Yeah, and where it says "sex", put in "Yes please", or "no, I've just had some thank-you!" or "Not on my first day"

hokiethang · July 16th, 2006, 6:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skyliner34

could it also mean, what is the status of the person named to the comapny. i.e, the boss, or Teacher?

In my experience, when they are asking for status of a reference, they are looking for how you are related to that person. I.E. why is this person a reference, previous employer, co-worker, friend, etc....

That's the only thing that seems to make sense in this situation.

wooflepoof · July 16th, 2006, 6:33 AM

just write "better than you"

BerserkerCatSplat · July 16th, 2006, 6:47 AM

I would probably write "not wearing pants," but that's just me.

Skyliner34 · July 16th, 2006, 7:04 PM

Lol,

good answers here. Made my day images/smilies/smile.gif

.

I've finally put down, like business manager... etc.

@hokiethang: You were close. But they specificly stated to not put firends.

If I'm wrong, they can call me up about it. I'd rather do that, than lie.

Thanks for you'r help guys images/smilies/smile.gif

transtek · July 16th, 2006, 8:18 PM

Good luck with the job! images/smilies/thumbsup.gif

Skyliner34 · July 16th, 2006, 9:03 PM

Thanks

.

I've applied to work for 2 banks. Interview for one of them tomorrow images/smilies/smile.gif

.

No Boss · July 16th, 2006, 9:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skyliner34

Thanks

.

I've applied to work for 2 banks. Interview for one of them tomorrow images/smilies/smile.gif

.

congrats, what position are you going for? Teller? or one of the upper level positions?

Skyliner34 · July 16th, 2006, 9:09 PM

Thanks

. I've applied for Branch - Customer Advisor. Start roughly at the bottom & work my way up. I'm commited, so I should be ok images/smilies/smile.gif

.

July 15th, 2006, 4:11 PM	#1
Skyliner34 Joined: May 29th, 2005 Last Online: March 21st, 2008 Location: Carmarthenshire Age: 23 Posts: 142 Car: Toyota Corolla T Sport, Phase 2 Rep Power: 0	What to put down in this form? Hi, I'm filling in an appliaction form for a local Bank branch. And I've come to the referees bit and it's structured like this: Name Address Status Tel No. Period Covered What do I place in the status bit?, all of my referees are previous employers. Thanks Sky

July 15th, 2006, 4:25 PM	#2
Dark_Templer_102 Joined: Jul 17th, 2004 Last Online: 9:37 AM Location: Alpharetta, Georgia. U.S.A Posts: 1,677 Car: Subaru Legacy GT Rep Power: 0	I have a guess it could mean either "relationship status" or "job status" but who know i could be wrong. __________________

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Cobol74 Joined: Mar 21st, 2006 Last Online: 3:20 AM Location: Southampton Posts: 8,597 Car: Vauxhall Zafira 1.9 TDI Slush box. Rep Power: 126	How about - "Bloody Important". Seriously could be Married, Single, Divorced or Separated. /Edit - sorry I just wrote a load of dingoes kidneys above. How about giving the a ring and asking what they meant? Head scratcher all right. __________________ Lotus 7 Registration Mark = KAR120C : Engine Number = 461034 TZ Ross Brawn genius or what?

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transtek Joined: Jan 16th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: mexico-land of tequila and big hats (but secretly Age: 39 Posts: 326 Car: Nissan Pathfinder, Chevrolet Monza, Ninja 600 Rep Power: 24	Referee??? Shouldn't that be references? Or do they play football at your local bank? __________________

July 16th, 2006, 1:30 AM	#9
Viper007Bond Lazy Head Dude Joined: Sep 21st, 2003 Last Online: 7:30 AM Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 25 Posts: 22,275 Car: Dodge Viper (I wish!) Rep Power: 296	Here at least, status usually refers to single or married. __________________ There is no replacement for displacement. - Wolfgang Bernhard, Chief Operating Officer, Chrysler Group talking about the Dodge Viper SRT-10 ... I ask Herb Helbig, vehicle synthesis manager for SRT and a member of the original Team Viper development group since day one, if they'd ever thought of adding traction control. "It comes with two," he says, pointing at my feet. "Learn to use them." Got it. - Motor Trend on the 2006 Dodge Viper Coupe, November 2005

July 15th, 2006, 4:29 PM	#4
Skyliner34 Joined: May 29th, 2005 Last Online: March 21st, 2008 Location: Carmarthenshire Age: 23 Posts: 142 Car: Toyota Corolla T Sport, Phase 2 Rep Power: 0	lol . I think it might mean Employed or unemployed. Edit for post 1, it should of said application, not the gobbeldy gook I put down

July 15th, 2006, 5:51 PM	#6
Skyliner34 Joined: May 29th, 2005 Last Online: March 21st, 2008 Location: Carmarthenshire Age: 23 Posts: 142 Car: Toyota Corolla T Sport, Phase 2 Rep Power: 0	could it also mean, what is the status of the person named to the comapny. i.e, the boss, or Teacher?

July 15th, 2006, 7:09 PM	#8
Skyliner34 Joined: May 29th, 2005 Last Online: March 21st, 2008 Location: Carmarthenshire Age: 23 Posts: 142 Car: Toyota Corolla T Sport, Phase 2 Rep Power: 0	Thats what I thought, lol

July 16th, 2006, 5:31 AM	#11
BlaRo Lady GaGa's #1 Fan Joined: Aug 18th, 2005 Last Online: 12:35 AM Location: Assachusetts Age: 21 Posts: 11,259 Car: 1997 Yamaha Seca II, 1976 Honda CB550F Rep Power: 372	My guess is that it means relationship status. There's a difference employers look for between being single and being married; generally, being single means that you're usually younger and more able to relocate, and that you're less financially stable than having a significant other. Just my guess. I'd just write "Status: AWESOME!" or "THUNDERCATS ARE GO!" to see if they have a sense of humor. If they don't, then don't take the job. __________________ "It is impossible to describe this kind of performance to the uninitiated. Telling a traffic officer or a safety crusader like Ralph Nader that 100 mph can be safe is like reading the Constitution to a Maoist; it is a strange and hostile concept." -Brock Yates. The body was accidentally unearthed from a shallow grave by construction workers. Because of Parkinson's.

July 16th, 2006, 6:33 AM	#14
wooflepoof Square with a title Joined: Jul 18th, 2005 Last Online: 10:56 AM Location: Texas, but I go to school in RI,Canada Age: 22 Posts: 4,170 Car: 1990 BMW 735iL Rep Power: 60	just write "better than you" __________________

July 16th, 2006, 6:47 AM	#15
BerserkerCatSplat Hormone Induced Joined: Jun 21st, 2005 Last Online: 7:08 AM Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 6,890 Car: ZJ 4X4X5 Rep Power: 168	I would probably write "not wearing pants," but that's just me. __________________ OSPhoto

July 16th, 2006, 7:04 PM	#16
Skyliner34 Joined: May 29th, 2005 Last Online: March 21st, 2008 Location: Carmarthenshire Age: 23 Posts: 142 Car: Toyota Corolla T Sport, Phase 2 Rep Power: 0	Lol, good answers here. Made my day . I've finally put down, like business manager... etc. @hokiethang: You were close. But they specificly stated to not put firends. If I'm wrong, they can call me up about it. I'd rather do that, than lie. Thanks for you'r help guys

July 16th, 2006, 8:18 PM	#17
transtek Joined: Jan 16th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: mexico-land of tequila and big hats (but secretly Age: 39 Posts: 326 Car: Nissan Pathfinder, Chevrolet Monza, Ninja 600 Rep Power: 24	Good luck with the job! __________________

July 16th, 2006, 9:03 PM	#18
Skyliner34 Joined: May 29th, 2005 Last Online: March 21st, 2008 Location: Carmarthenshire Age: 23 Posts: 142 Car: Toyota Corolla T Sport, Phase 2 Rep Power: 0	Thanks . I've applied to work for 2 banks. Interview for one of them tomorrow .

July 16th, 2006, 9:09 PM	#20
Skyliner34 Joined: May 29th, 2005 Last Online: March 21st, 2008 Location: Carmarthenshire Age: 23 Posts: 142 Car: Toyota Corolla T Sport, Phase 2 Rep Power: 0	Thanks . I've applied for Branch - Customer Advisor. Start roughly at the bottom & work my way up. I'm commited, so I should be ok .

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