The last job I had was for a placement over 3 years ago, the guy I used to work for/with is no longer there. I'm not a member of any professional organizations or churches and I don't really know anyone here except family. I have been in school and need a job for the summer (i.e. asap) to save up for next year.
2007-04-28 11:14:48 · 5 answers · asked by ltlbox 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
You can always use the HR department of your latest place of employment as a reference. If you have been attending school, you can use the teachers as a reference - just be sure to ask them first if you could. If you're young, and looking for a summer job, I don't think the places you'll be applying for will expect a long list of references. That takes time to build.
2007-04-28 13:52:04 · answer #1 · answered by Piggiepants 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the last answerer. Start volunteering somewhere, even if its just for a week, and then ask for a reference. Some places like grocery stores will take you without experience, and then you can use those as references for a better job, while you get paid by the grocery store.
2007-04-28 12:02:39 · answer #2 · answered by omygosh 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ask your teachers for references. Former coworkers can also be used (if you kept in contact with them). In future, you might want to get a letter of recommendations from employers or even clients, before leaving an organization. Hope this Helps!!!
2007-04-28 11:51:21 · answer #3 · answered by de33vine@sbcglobal.net 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
when you don't have work contacts to draw on for references, you can draw on people who know you well... not someone who will paint a rosy picture of you but someone who will be able to share your strengths - integrity, reliability, dependability, resourcefullness...
you are still young and can start now to develop a network of supporters who can speak for you... you say you are not affiliated in your community - therein lies an excellent opportunity to create references and even add lines to your resume... volunteer some of your time - a senior center, a nursing home, the public library... there you will not only amass recognition among staff but you can also tap into the people you serve for testimonials.
2007-04-28 11:57:58 · answer #4 · answered by dornalune 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The true is the best way.
I hope this helps
2007-04-28 11:19:37 · answer #5 · answered by tony 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋