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Would your current employer be willing to provide a reference for you?
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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"Certainly! When we get to that point in the interview process, I will be delighted to have you reach out to my professional references."
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I have some references, but I would not be comfortable with you contacting my current boss, seeing as they do not know I am looking for a new position. My previous manager has since left the company, and I would be happy to provide his information, as well as some other helpful references."
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"This is so tricky, seeing as my current employer would be the absolute best reference for me, but I cannot yet let them know I am leaving. That said, I have many managers who have left the company who would happily provide a reference. Upon an offer, I would happily provide my current manager and store manager as references to my quality of work and character."
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I will be happy to provide you with any references you'd like and of course, can connect you with my current manager once I have a job offer in hand, contingent on references. Until that point, I'd prefer they don't know that I'm looking. I have some clients with whom I worked as a freelancer, so I'm happy to connect you with them at any point."
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"My current Principal encouraged me to apply to your school once he knew that my family was looking to relocate I have brought a letter of reference from him. In the letter, he encourages a phone call from you should you have further questions."
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"My director is aware that I am seeking a new role due to the recent company acquisition. I will include a few references to you via email which you are more than welcome to contact."
Christine Pasqueretta is a human resource and recruitment professional with experience creating, developing, implementing, leading, and measuring HR impact initiatives.
Before your interview, make sure you have your references prepared just in case the interviewer requests them. If you don't feel comfortable using your current employer as a reference, explain that you have other references better suited at this time. Those can be past supervisors.
Christine Pasqueretta is a human resource and recruitment professional with experience creating, developing, implementing, leading, and measuring HR impact initiatives.
"I am happy to provide you with a reference from my previous supervisor. Should the offer stage be reached, my current employer will be a reference. In the meantime, if you wish, I can provide you with a current client or character reference."
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Anonymous Answer
I am happy to provide you with a reference from my previous employer. Should you need this information, please do not hesitate to ask.
Alexandra's Feedback
Good answer.
Anonymous Answer
Yes, my last employer will be willing to provide a reference.
Rachelle's Feedback
Good start! What do you believe this employer would say about you? It's important to elaborate in an interview rather than force the interviewer to carry the conversation. I have provided an example below.
"Yes, my last employer will be willing to provide a reference. I was a loyal and dedicated employee, and I believe they will have very positive things to say about my contribution."
Anonymous Answer
That is a good question. I am not sure if management would since they would not want to see me go, and I am not sure if they are even allowed to do that. However, I can tell you that I have a couple of excellent references from some coworkers I can provide. I also have two references linked in from a previous supplier and one from a coworker.
Rachelle's Feedback
This answer is honest and very fair - a lot of management teams are not allowed to offer references. It's great that you have other sources for positive references.
Anonymous Answer
I'm not sure it's allowed or not in the current company, but I have another option of my coworkers and managers from my previous jobs that you can consider excellent reference.
Cindy's Feedback
Ok, good. If you can't answer with a definitive yes, being able to offer an alternative is important.
Anonymous Answer
My most recent employer has recommended me on my LinkedIn profile.
Cindy's Feedback
Great! Can you expand on your professional relationship? Are you still in touch? Did you leave on good terms?
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