I live in a small town where the largest employer is closing and 1200 people are will lose their jobs. I have taken off a couple of years to be home with my 23-mo old. An ad ran in the local paper for a job that is -EXACTLY-- what i want and need. Base + commission, own hours, overhead paid, an existing book of business to be handed over to the new person. The retiring person will train for several months. It just so happens that I worked for the person who owns the company 20 yrs ago in high school. It also happens that his now partner I babysat for 25 years ago. However, I have been gone for 18 yrs--since high school. So although I am a home town girl, I have no reputation. But, I had a very very successful ride with my "current" employer, (I sell insurance,and have been maintaining my current accounts only). Rookie of the Year, #1 Sales in state, etc. Should I ask some of my accounts, policyholders to send a tasteful referral? Im competing with people w/ yrs of experience.
2006-09-09 00:22:33 · 6 answers · asked by lisa a 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
The people I would ask to write a letter would not be my regular references. For example, the policyholder who thinks I did a great job helping him with his claim. The HR person who allowed me to sell my insurance at his company because of my professionalism, persistance, etc.
2006-09-09 00:43:42 · update #1
Ask your currrent employer for a letter of reference to keep in your professional portfolio. In addition, you could ask your clients for a letter of reference to include in your portfolio. Do NOT ask them to send them to your potential boss. As a boss myself, I will not read reference letters that come in the mail at random. Take them with you on an interview. Your prospective boss will be able to read them during the interview and will be impressed with how well organized and prepared you are. Act like a professional even though you may know the people. They will be impressed with your amount of professionalism and preparedness.
2006-09-09 00:56:56 · answer #1 · answered by judirose2001 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm 57 yo I have been looking for work about 6 months and I've found employers seek youth over experience. You hang in there. Be cofident when on an interview. Good Luck and by the way I start my new job next week at a local hospital.
2006-09-09 00:37:31 · answer #2 · answered by blank 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Instead of THEM randomly sending in references. Why not ask a few of them to write a letter of reference. Then YOU can send them into this company all at once! That way it won't seem too pushy, desperate or needy of this job!
2006-09-09 00:32:23 · answer #3 · answered by jennifersuem 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From what you have described, I would list "References Available Upon Request."
References are essential for some employers and meaningless to others. Let them follow up with you as to what they prefer..
2006-09-09 00:32:25 · answer #4 · answered by Teacher Man 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Better yet, attach the references to your resume
2006-09-09 00:29:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If its not immoral or against the law go for it and good luck
2006-09-09 00:25:19 · answer #6 · answered by Just me 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋