My dad said it's okay, and he says he does it all the time. I just want to make sure.... And I don't want to talk to my manager again... personal reasons.
2007-01-11 14:59:58 · 14 answers · asked by gogogo 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
When I mean personal reason, I don't mean I had a bad experience with him/her. I just don't want to call.
2007-01-11 15:09:43 · update #1
It should not be an issue to list your manager's name, I am assuming you mean on a job application as on your resume you shouldn't list manager's names with the jobs, the resume is all about you, not your manager. If you don't think that manager will speak highly of you, I would see if there is someone else at that company that can vouch for you instead. I would have a list of at least 3 people (that like and respect you and have given you their permission to be a reference for you) and their contact information you can provide to your perspective employer for references, but don't give it to them unless they ask for it. If a potential employer asks for it, be sure to contact all of your references to let them know to expect a call from them so they can be ready to give an enthusiastic reference for you! Be sure to send a thank you note to the people that interviewed you too!Good luck in your job hunt!
2007-01-11 15:10:31 · answer #1 · answered by Dino 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't want to talk to that person again, then chances are you are NOT going to want to use them as a reference. BECAUSE if you don't like each other or don't get along with each other, then they may give you a BAD refrence just to be mean. But on normal circumstances I think you should let the people you are putting down as refrences know, just so they aren't caught off gaurd. Also though, since it was your ex manager, I have noticed that they often will not let you put ex managers down as refrences Because they have to call and speak to them anyways, and they want your refrences to be somebody else......are you sure you can't put someone else down? It would make you look better.
2007-01-11 15:05:48 · answer #2 · answered by LaDyLuCk 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it can be a little rude to your reference if you don't ask them first, but i've done that before......
shouldn't be too big of a problem.
but if you talk about your job application with the person you've listed as a reference, you might be able to convince them to praise you up more than they normally would! :)
to answer your question - yes, i think it's fine not to ask, especially since it was your last job.
hopefully your manager will give you a good reference...
2007-01-11 15:06:49 · answer #3 · answered by bad_ambassador 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually no. You always want to put a reference that will give you a good one. Past managers/H.R. people can only LEGALLY state the dates you worked there. Try getting a church person, or some other professional you know that knows your work habits. Good luck and Peace!
2007-01-11 15:04:05 · answer #4 · answered by Chris 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they were your previous manager, you do not have to because managers are required to give references about their former employers whether they like it or not. The former manager is supposed to focus on your on-the-job skills, not on their personal like/dislike of you. It helps to be on the manager's good side.
As far as other references go, e.g a former senior employee or a mentor, you might want to ask for his/her permission, because they are not obligated to give you a reference, the way your former manager is oligated to.
2007-01-11 15:04:27 · answer #5 · answered by Muga Wa Kabbz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in case you're not any further mushy being a reference then tell her. you're truly speaking on her personality which could in turn be a mirrored image on you. only tell her, i'm sorry yet i'm no longer mushy being a reference for you as i'm no longer customary which includes your artwork ethic or personality sufficient.
2016-10-30 21:23:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The key is this: they are going to email, write, or call that person asking about YOU. And what is that person going to say? You don't know unless you have asked them if they mind being used as a reference first, and that's exactly what I would do.
2007-01-11 15:05:00 · answer #7 · answered by clueless_nerd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for that reason alone is a reason NOT to put them on as references. They may well give a negative report about you..... .
Also, you should get permission from any previous employer. Then they would know why this "guy" is inquiring about you.
2007-01-11 15:13:16 · answer #8 · answered by ButwhatdoIno? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is rude to use someone as a personal reference without letting them know. If it's your former places of employment, it's not unethical.
2007-01-11 15:04:57 · answer #9 · answered by DRP 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most applications have a space requiring the name of the manager. Nevertheless, I don't particularly like that.-
2007-01-11 15:02:47 · answer #10 · answered by Joe C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋