What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state? New Jersey
I have been working in the engineering field (designer) for sometime now. I am nearing 50 years old. I was fired (but given unemployment)...I believe because a "new" manager disliked me and was given entry level work at a high pay rate...so I always complained (I know better now).
Anyway, what do I do if my past employer is giving bad references? Do I write him a letter? Moreover, I was unemployed for over 1 1/2 years...no calls at anytime. But, recently I have had (5) interviews and rejected everytime. I just don't know if its my age or past employer.
I have been working in the engineering field (designer) for sometime now. I am nearing 50 years old. I was fired (but given unemployment)...I believe because a "new" manager disliked me and was given entry level work at a high pay rate...so I always complained (I know better now).
Anyway, what do I do if my past employer is giving bad references? Do I write him a letter? Moreover, I was unemployed for over 1 1/2 years...no calls at anytime. But, recently I have had (5) interviews and rejected everytime. I just don't know if its my age or past employer.