So I'm looking through a job application and I see the references section. Then I start wondering what's the point of having it if there's the employment section. It asks for occupational references or personal ones. It seems pretty weird to me to put your employer or supervisor in the references section when they are already in another part of the application.
So I'm wondering, what are occupational references? I'm assuming it involves something work-related, but it seems...weird. And btw, are teachers considered to be personal references?
2006-08-08 17:20:04 · 4 answers · asked by sekimeko 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Occupational references can be other employees you work with - not necessarily your supervisor. Or people from other businesses that you deal with a lot. Professionally related to your occupation, other than the supervisor you listed.
A teacher can be a personal reference if you have a relationship with them beyond merely attending class. For example, if you worked on projects after school or were a teachers assistant and they get to know you.
2006-08-08 17:23:30 · answer #1 · answered by TMH 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's for your occupations that you don't want to list,but still want to list a person as a former employer/coworker for the good reference. I've used it myself as some of my former jobs (adult films) aren't very polite to put on applications/resumes
2006-08-08 17:29:54 · answer #2 · answered by Strikernow 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, teachers could be a personal reference. Occupational referrences are old bosses. they can tell a potential employer your work ethic, your rapor with other employee, etc. If you're lucky you have an old boss who loves you.
2006-08-08 17:24:41 · answer #3 · answered by Melissa R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, teachers are personal references.
occupational references are needed so people can know if you were a good employee or if you were fired. duh.
2006-08-08 17:27:23 · answer #4 · answered by Lola P 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋