I have been working on and off for over 20 years.
Companies I worked for went out of business, and I don't know what happened to people I use to work with.
Recent short jobs do not seem to be giving me good references.
I work as an administrative assistant/bookkeeper in the NYC area.
2006-11-02 06:42:06 · 3 answers · asked by femalegtrst 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Same thing happened to me - 3 years at a company that closed and cannot get ahold of any ex-fellow employees. I did have contact with the owner, but he as been MIA for over a year.
I use people that knew me from companies I delt with such as suppliers and customers. Contact someone you feel comfortable with and ask for a reference. They may have to check with their HR departments about this, but it's worth the effort.
2006-11-02 06:48:04 · answer #1 · answered by Joe S 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you do not have good references and you are truely looking to get yourself ahead, I have the answer for you. I have resently started my own home based business that is proving to be a very profitable business. It is so great because it is something that many people need these days and can't afford, but my company makes that possible.
2006-11-02 06:59:12 · answer #2 · answered by Sara D 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO IS JUST FIND ONE PERSON WHO CAN GIVE YOU A REFERENCE, IT DOESN'T HAVE TO BE A SUPERVISOR, AND IF ITS REQUESTED ON COMPANY LETTERHEAD JUST MAKE ONE UP, TAKE A FEW OR CUT AND PASTE THE LETTER AND MAKE SURE THAT THE NEW JOB ASK SPECIFICALLY FOR THE PERSON WHO WROTE YOU THE REFERENCE LETTER.
2006-11-02 06:47:12 · answer #3 · answered by saywhatB 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋