Job reference?
They do not HAVE to give a reference. About the only info they have to give out is to verify things that you have said on your job application like your salary, what you did at the old job, etc. If you like on your application at the new job and say you were the manager or something, your old employer can say you weren't. They can also say whether you are eligible for rehire or not. As far as a reference, if there is someone at your old company that you know would write a letter of reference, by all means ask them to. But usually a reference is a personal thing between you and a person at your old job.
Who can I use as a job reference?
I used to interview people for jobs and not having references hurts. But no one expects you to have references for your very first job, or at least so-called "professional" references. What you can supply instead are references from people you've maybe done odd-jobs for like baby-sitting or lawn-mowing, and also people for whom you have done some activity they graded you on and therefore know something about your work habits or character: teachers, coaches, ministers, etc. Even a respected neighbor, for whom you have done some favors, will work. Another way to acquire references is to do some volunteer work, and then use the coordinator of the volunteer activity as a reference. I agree with those above that family members should not be used as references. Also, your references should be adults. And having two to three is a good number. Be sure to ask the person you want to list as a reference if it is okay. You might want to review with them what you think are your strengths, and ask them if they agree. And after you submit an application or take part in an interview, be sure to get back to those references and tell them they may be contacted. Good luck!
What is a job reference?
It means you may get a call from the store asking you about your friend. Questions might include things like asking about their work ethic, how dependable they are, etc. Chances are you won't hear from them though.
Who could I ask to be my job reference?
Asjung someone to be a job reference has significant implications for the asker and the one who is asked.First, you as the one requesting don't want to ask anyone who might reject your request. Tha't s a blow to one's ego that makes this unpleasant. But it is worth the dose of reality.Second, the reference has to solidly be your advocate. No equivocation. If there is, you should have known that and you should have sought another person to ask. The reference must field calls from a whole list of people.Finally, there are many companies who restrict the kind and depth of references given. Sometimes, the company can advise or guide the reference person that they cannot say more than the dates of employment and whether they qualify for rehire.In summary, select carefully.
I need a job reference but I'm afraid to ask?
I'm in college and trying to find a part time job for the spring semester but I'm having trouble coming up with even one job reference. I've only had one previous job this past summer, and I would use my manager from that job as a reference because he really liked me-- except whenever anyone would call or ask to speak to him he would get pissed off and yell about it when they'd hung up, so I'm afraid to ask him. I'm also afraid to ask my former coworkers, in part because they were my age or younger so not very good references. I had two high school teachers who agreed to let me use them as job references, but that was years ago while I was still in their classes. I would feel weird using them as references since I haven't really had much contact with them for a few years and even weirder asking. I also don't want to ask my college professors, although they know me fairly well academically, because the jobs I'm applying for are crappy, hourly, part-time retail/food service type jobs, not real career-type jobs. What it really comes down to is I have some kind of social anxiety, plus I'm embarrassed by my lack of work experience. It's gotten to the point where I'll be filling out an online application and when I get to the references sections I get really stressed and just give up. Would it be terrible to list my former manager without telling him? Is it still okay to use a high school teacher? Can I just use a close friend? I'd really appreciate any ideas.
Who are are ideal people to ask to be job references?
I work as a Customer Service Rep. (Canada), been in the position for 7 years. No way of getting promotion, confirmed by repetitions during reviews. I just applied for another job in the same industry and when I requested for job reference, to my surprise I was asked to have the new recruiter contact HRC. I called HRC and they confirmed that for job verification yes but not for performance. The manager has not said NO to me but that's what it means. Why not help!!! when in reality, you cannot help at all? I felt so small at this point that I was emotionally down. If the game is not to let me go, why am I precious then. I believe in staff retention but not with no effort from Managers in terms of pay and position. This is my current sad story and I will need to turn it around.
What do you say if someone asks you for a job reference, but you only have a bad reference for them?
20 years ago I was working as a junior copywriter at one of the top advertising agencies of Turkey. The job was stressful at times, sometimes we needed to come up with lots of creative ideas in a short time, and our boss was famous for being extremely demanding. I remember going to the ladies room to cry once a week or so.One of my co-workers couldn’t cope with it and he was fired by the boss himself on his birthday. (We had the cake and everything.) All the juniors felt really sad for him but eventually we thought, well, actually, he wasn’t creative enough to work here. His ideas weren’t that good, he was slow, whatever.In the following weeks, one of the chief copywriters was contacted by someone from a different advertising agency. They were asking for a job reference for this guy who was fired. We had an open office so everyone could hear what she was saying on the phone.She said this person was an extraordinary worker. He was a good team member, very creative, bright, hardworking, etc, etc. She explained in such a positive way why this agency couldn’t work with him. I don’t remember what she exactly said but I remember my jaw dropping and my thoughts along the lines of “I wish I was fired and the chief was giving reference to someone about me.” Later we talked among the other juniors and they all thought that the chief outright lied about the guy, but of course it was a relief for all of us!So the guy was hired as a senior copywriter by that other company (while we continued being juniors until we realized we would never promote unless we transferred to another workplace too) and the following year we saw him on the stage receiving a ‘crystal apple’, the most prestigious creativity award of the country.Then I wondered if my chief had already seen the potential in this guy and just transferred her knowledge to the other person or she made a self fulfilling prophecy on behalf of the guy. Whatever it was, she kind of helped saving the guy’s life.So my answer is, I would try to give the best reference I could, maybe even lie a bit, to give the person the best chance in the person’s future and hope for the best for him.
How to Ask for Job Reference After Getting Fired?
Hello, I was recently let go from a rotational program where you we have 4 assignments. I was doing finance audit on one of my rotations, and I loved it. In my most current role in a completely new area, I had problems meeting deadlines and anticipating delays, so I was let go. Before I was let go, I started reaching out to companies who had jobs in finance auditing, because I was afraid there wouldn't be any financial auditing opportunities with my current employer in the event that I did complete the program. Anyways, I have an interview with one of these companies next week. I imagine I need to get a couple references from the finance audit team I worked with in my former role. So, I wanted to ask how can I put a positive spin on being let go when I ask them to be potential references. Should I just keep it as vague as possible and say "unfortunately, I've parted ways with so & so". I guess my main concern is that "My Reason for Leaving" on my phone interviews was that I wanted a finance audit job, and it doesn't look like there's one available with my current employer after my program ends. I'm still going to use this as the reason I left, but I don't want my reference saying something else. Thanks, Tyler
Asking professor for job reference-- how to do it?
The best policy here, as always (if you are on the up and up) is to tell the truth. You have done absolutely nothing wrong, Or unusual! In today's insecure world people move in and out of careers and often return to college for relevant training, without matriculating in degree programs. I would not ask for a letter for reference by email if you could avoid it. I would email the professor and ask to see her (or him). At this point I would say only that you are seeking a letter of referernce and want to share some relevant information that might be useful in the letter. When you arrive, you can then explain that you have been in the process of shifting careers, and that you had taken the course to gain an orientation to journalism as a field. You might then state that you had already graduated, but hadn't taken a journalism course previously. You also might ask for further career guidance at this point. A few words about protocol. If the prof agrees to write the letter say thank you! (Some students neglect this step). If the professor sends you a copy, write back to thank him or her again. If he or she offers you some guidance, try to find some way to make use of it, to follow it or modify it for your circumstances, and write to say how useful it was. A good reference can turn into a mentor, but only if you handle your end of the relationship.