I've had two jobs. The most recent one either refuses to give a referance or is really snotty to the person. The other one doesn't keep records that far back.
2006-06-26 13:29:44 · 8 answers · asked by Tks 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
how about your parents friends. do they have any important friends, that can voutch for your work ethic?
are they lawyers, doctors, in high positions in companies
2006-06-26 13:36:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
DIsclose that to your employer. Do your best to summarize your accomplishments at your former jobs. Then, when you are asked for references, put down something like 'the company policy is not to give references, so I cannot refer you to a person to check my references, but for your information, the company phone number is 123-555-1111. In this way, you show your prospective employer that you are not afraid for them to check your references, and that you are doing your best to be cooperative.
Of course, this isn't as good as a reference. One other thing you might consider is if you have a work supervisor that no longer works for the company. You might suggest something like 'Robert Smith was a manager in my department, and he now works for ABC company. While he wasn't my direct supervisor, he is familiar with my work. You can call Robert at ABC at 123-555-2222'.
In this type of reference, it can be anyone you liked or knew at your former company. Someone in management would be preferable to a co-worker, but if all you can offer is a co-worker, then perhaps you can try that.
The bottom line is that hiring managers know that not all companies offer references. Your response to this situation is to try to be as cooperative as you can in getting your prospective employer comfortable with your work history, skills and habits.
2006-06-26 20:39:29 · answer #2 · answered by LA_kinda_guy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you can use personal referances or you can refer them to your old employments HR department and they will give out the standard stuff, like time worked, etc. You have no one you worked with that could say anything good about you, does not have to be a boss, can be a co-worker.
2006-06-26 20:35:13 · answer #3 · answered by rstump1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are they specifically asking for the references? If so, that's pretty bold of them!!
What you can do is go to an employment agency and let them sell you to the company.
OR,,,,, LIE and have a friend do it???? I know, I know,,,,not such great advice. But why don't you put a personal reference down? Nothing says you can't do that. There aren't any "LAWS" against putting down a personal reference......
2006-06-26 20:39:30 · answer #4 · answered by Dr. Phil-lys 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have references! Just think of any great effort you have done for someone. They will give you a reference. How about any programs for which you were a volunteer? Also, any sports team, were you the captain, ask your coach for a reference. Ask your church. Any service, mowing lawns, watching your neighbors house while gone, anything that displays trust and consistency in you will be excellent!
2006-06-26 20:38:45 · answer #5 · answered by peanut 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're going to have to find a job that will hire you without a reference.
Best of luck and God bless.
2006-06-26 20:35:00 · answer #6 · answered by bobhayes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lie on your resume. No one checks that stuff. And when you get enough good references from lying on your resume, you can go for the job you really want.
Or else become a politician.
Luck to you
2006-06-26 20:34:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If they refuse to give a reference it means that you suck as an employee. They just don't want to say it.
2006-06-26 20:33:34 · answer #8 · answered by parshooter 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋