I have had some bad luck with past employers and reached out to these guys as a last resort and was pleasantly surprised at the quick response and professionalism. AND they tailor to your exact needs. I also got a lot of one on one attention. Totally not what I expected and I was so grateful.
Amey previously helped me get a new position after taking time off to be a caregiver. Unfortunately recently the company experienced a mass layoff and once again Amey has been helpful in getting me the references I need to be a successful job candidate. She is very conscientious and has been wonderful to work with during this process. I would recommend Amey to anyone who needs to re-establish themselves in the work world!
Career Excuse has been a huge help for me. 5 years ago I had been out of work for over a year-my industry was going through difficult times and literally thousands of positions had been eliminated. The few positions that were being filled were only interviewing current job holders which put me in a bind. William quickly me set up for a job reference and this allowed me to get in front of employers. In a couple of months I was able to secure a new position. I couldn't have done this without the help of Career Excuse.
If you are looking for a job, but don't have a work history, CareerExcuse is for you. If you're looking for an apartment, but don't have a previous landlord history, CareerExcuse is for you. Everything needed to assist you in getting a job or an apartment, CareerExcuse has you covered. Their attention to detail is unmatched. Company name. Company domain. Company phone. Reference provider name. Reference provider email. Supervisors title. Ref provider ext., and so much more. It's life changing. They have real people on call to handle and verify your affairs for you. Extremely professional. I don't write reviews. In this case, I had too. It saved my life. Thank you for reading my review. Paul Hunter
Start new job Monday thanks to CareerExcuse! It's unfortunate I cannot go on Facebook, Twitter, etc and tell everybody what a great service CareerExcuse provides!
CareerExcuse provided me with 3 references which went flawlessly. My new boss even commented on the great references given on my behalf by my former employer!
I 100% recommend CareerExcuse!
I just wanted to express my sincere appreciation to CareerExcuse. The company did just as they said they would. That is, they set up a very realistic web site with my company name and provided me with all the necessary contact information (my business number and the number for my boss and another member of management that I could use for a reference). Then, when I interviewed, I easily passed the reference check the company conducted.
Beyond allowing me to successfully land a great job (most money I've ever earned and 5 miles away from my home), CareerExcuse was supportive, professional, and caring. They were prompt in answering my questions, and quickly made the slight changes I requested on my company site. And, perhaps, most of all, I felt the CareerExcuse representatives I spoke with were very concerned that they meet my needs and that I land the job I wanted.
An excellent and caring outfit, I would strongly recommend you give CareerExcuse a try.
Needed a job reference, was thinking of having friends assist, but this new idea is done way more professionally. They even have phones numbers of the area codes that you want. If you need a job reference due to issues with former employers, CareerExcuse is the perfect site to go to for a job reference.
I found Careerexcuse online when I needed help with my past references due to a bad situation that was out of my control. I did read the reviews and in the beginning was worried. I saw a review about them having warrants so I decided to look into this. I found nothing. I did follow the link offered by a "sdkdfshj n" when I did it infected my computer. I warn anyone who wants to look into them, do so via a different route. I mean the name this person listed is nothing but a bunch of letters.
I went ahead and contacted Jennifer Hatton and she helped me get everything set up before I even submitted payment. I have had no issues with this company and I am now employed with a great company. I owe it all to their hard work and the services they offer. I would recommend anyone who is thinking about using them to utilize the services they offer.
Needed a reference for my partner who already had put a deposit on a property. The company was hounding her for the reference or lose deposit and property.
Contacted Amy, and within a few hrs i was provided with all the reference details and website. Few hours after that... confirmation email from agency saying thanks and references had gone well.
Amy is very calming and definitely knowledgable and understanding having been in the role for so many yrs. She listens and takes care of attention to details, and makes sure every angle is covered. Will definitely recommend to anyone who is still not sure.
Amy=life saver
I was skeptical when I reached out to this company but let me tell you... they work! Hands down got me the job I needed and gave me the best reference possible! Highly recommend them to anybody needing a good reference!
CareerExcuse is a legitimate service, works and gives great results. I had lost my job for a few years due to unforeseen personal circumstances, and I was in a position where I was unemployed for a long time and nobody would give me a job. My family and I were in a lot of trouble. I talked to Jennifer from CareerExcuse and she answered all of my questions right away and was always there for support to make sure I was given the right references so that I could get a job. She was helpful each step of the way. I was able to get a lot of interviews using CareerExcuse - their websites and references - and am thankful that such a service is out there to help people get back on track in their career. Keep up the good work CareerExcuse! Thanks for everything!
The promised a lot upfront. Once I paid I never heard from them again. The did not answer my emails and hung up the phone when I called. I found out the owner has a warrant out for his arrest. STAY AWAY!
This service works! I had some gaps in my work history and I signed up for their services. Their websites are professional, they provide email address's and phone numbers. I had to apply or submit my resume, interview, test and follow up. They don't land you a job, you have to do your part also. They are there to fill the gaps and help you land that interview. The rest is on you. They followed up with me via text, email or phone within the hour. Nothing is perfect. Reality is, the job market is tough, it takes alot to get a job, these people help with issues that would otherwise land your resume in the bypass pile. Im very happy. Jennifer and William Thank you!
I worked with Jennifer and William and they really helped me because I was already turned down for a position because of a past employer who harassed me and made me quit, so I could not put them as a reference. CareerExcuse gave me wonderful and glowing references they made me outshine the competition and I got the job! I am so happy!
What else is there it say? I put down a bogus name and phone numbers for all 3 of my references. When the hiring manager called me saying he was unable to make contact with any references and if he couldn't contact anybody by the end of the week (48hrs), I would be disqualified for the position.
I had no idea there were companies such as these. Thanks to the internet, I found CareerExcuse and they custom made my references for me that same day. Next day my hiring manager offered me the job.
Trust me, they know what they are doing and are great at it. I desperately needed a job and they helped me get a great one. They really do care. They did exactly what they said they will do and much more. Do not hesitate to contact them if you ever need their services. I am so grateful for them. Awesome people! Awesome service!
Great customer service from the start of my services.
Amey and Jennifer are always there for me and making sure that all my verifications and other needs are met. I would highly recommend this service to anyone that needs it.
Regards,
George
Anyone saying this is a scam is lying. Amey@ CE worked with me and provided service beyond their Blue Collar plan. She could have charged me more but she didn't!
CE really helped me out. I was trying to get into a NYC apartment but the rent requirements are crazy. CE provided my profile, company and recommendations BEFORE I paid. The service worked beautifully!
I was always contacted within 24 hours of any request I made. I can see why some people might be skeptical at first because CE's phone numbers seem to constantly change BUT just email them via the emails provided in the user portal and they'll get back to you right away.
THANKS AMEY AND THANKS CE!
They provide a local phone number for your prospective employer to call, and will either answer the call live and set up a voicemail with the reference-provider's name.
I checked with my prospective employer and these guys returned the reference call and the employer was satisfied with the reference. It's legit and it works.
It's not much fun to admit to being scammed - but sometimes your life can only serve a warning to others. CareerExcuse.com has been around for 12 years and seems to have some credibility in the reference for hire market. Unfortunately, past performance is not an indicator of future results. My experience, after paying out $200 to CareerExcuse.com, is, FORTUNATELY, no results. I say "fortunately" because each time I spoke with Jennifer Hatton, "senior partner at careerexcuse.com", she was slurring her rabbling words while insisting I listen, yet again, to... I don't even know what she was saying but If you have ever ended up sitting next to the drunkest person at the party, then you have heard Jennifer's story.
The websites used by CareerExcuse.com, as well as their wildapricot portal, are hallow marketing ploys. After wasting a few days of my time promising a professional, well supported reference, Jennifer offered to "sort everything out by text" - but she was just too busy to actually do it on that day, or the next... - not that I would ever want Jennifer to speak with a prospective employer.
As far as I can tell, the service consists of Amey and Jennifer personally fielding a call from your prospective employer and reading off some boilerplate reference. CareerExcuse.com is a drunken mess that will beat you out of 200 bucks, waste your time and make you a sucker!
This is a legitimate company doing good work for people who need help finding a job to support their family. Jennifer and William deliver what they promise. They are great!
Overview
CareerExcuse has a rating of 4 stars from 88 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with CareerExcuse most frequently mention work history, customer service and phone numbers. CareerExcuse ranks 1413th among Jobs sites.
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I myself signed on after a 15-year stint as a mortgage loan underwriter and a nasty divorce because I believed in the company's mission.
Most of our clients are people who are either trying to cover up huge résumé gaps or who've had too many short-term employers and are trying to fake stability.
"Our main clientele right now is IT executives, and they're pretty high-level," citing 6-figure salaries. The average customer, I would say, is looking for something in the $60,000 to $80,000 range.
Since we've started this company we have landed 1000s of members full-term steady employment, "As a matter of fact, I landed 5 people a job this week! And its only Tuesday!
Our current client database has more than 2,000 names of people trying to fake their previous employment. Most of which are clients whom "life has just been completely cruel."
In my mind, CareerExcuse is less a fraud than a for-profit lifeline."There are many things that happen in people's lives, with [employers] going out of business, being laid off, managers just unrightfully firing you, sexual harassment suits — you name it, it happens in the workforce."
We make it very clear that CareerExcuse can't compensate for lack of talent, and if you couldn't actually do the job you're trying to get, you'd be wasting your money to enlist our services. But if you do have the experience and skills to complete the job, "then I don't see why you shouldn't deserve a shot, just like the next person."
I guess I see it as a warped kind of vigilante justice. Lol... "Without our services," there are deserving people "who might not be able to get a second chance." The people we work with "work just as hard" as people that have developed real reference networks. However, there are lines we won't cross. We will not take on clients looking for work in government, medicine, childcare, or law enforcement — nothing where your employment would "put other people in danger." should you not actually have the skill.
I always discourage people just out of college from signing up for our service. "You don't want to start off this way,". "Go get a realistic experience, and then stay with it." Should life throw a curveball your way Then, we will be happy to help. I also won't take people that I get a bad feeling about, or if I sense their "services are being used for anything other than an honest second chance."
CareerExcuse may not always be the best answer, but the problem we are trying to address is a real one, and for me, the ends justify the means. "It does make me feel good about myself to be able to help [people get jobs], whether I have to make a phone call and act like someone else and lie to help them do it."
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