Where can i get references for a new job?

Question

Only, it's my first job, as i've just left school. They want two references, only i thought these had to come from employers.

Answer 1

Hi,

As someone who's hired many people and been hired by others, AND who writes resumes for those looking for jobs, your references are important and are always requested on your job application. So, before you put anyone's name down, talk to that person and ask his/her permission and let them know your intention. In that way, no one is surprised and will expect to speak well of you. Then, include the names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses if you have them of 3-5 people who can: say that you are dependable, motivated and enthusiastic. Those individuals may include a pastor or professor or mentor or coach; a long-time friend of the family; a business colleague; or a contact who knows you from a social situation like a sports club membership.

Answer 2

References are people that have known you for at least two years. People that have seen your work ethic. Your work ethic can be demonstrated in school, volunteer work and projects you have worked on in your daily life.

The best references are people who are professionals, neighbors, friends who have been working for 3-5 years or longer.

I just recently went back to work in corporate america. I have been gone for 5 years. I did not have personal references, but I had friends who are professionals, and who are entrepreneurs. They became my references. I asked them if they would give me a professional reference. They said yes.

You have professional references in your sphere of influence. Take a look, ask for their permission, and don't worry about explaining your references to the employer. The employer should be able to see from your application and resume, how long you have been working.

Good Luck!

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Answer 3

Since it's your first job, you can get a reference from a close friend, teacher, someone who knows you well, well the good things about you and would put a good word. Usually the only thing is that it can't be a relative, but besides that anybody else you can think of. Plus, most times they don't even check your references (if it's just like sales, retail, .......etc.)
Good Luck!

Answer 4

For my first job I used references from some of my teachers. I'm sure for a second job they might however want references from a previous employer.

Answer 5

For school-leavers the usual procedure is to use one academic reference (school teacher) and one work reference (e.g. from a work experience placement or a part-time job/paper-round) - but you could get away with using two school references if you can't get any other - maybe head-teacher and form teacher, or a teacher that ran a school club with which you were involved?

Answer 6

Ah, references, the all-time catch-all.
Well, if you have no employment references, go to your last school. After that, people you know from social contacts, even your neighbors.
After all, when they ask for references, they expect people to find someone who will give glowing reports, and thus discount the references to a certain degree.

Answer 7

Don't list your current employer as a reference if you haven't informed them. Most applications will ask you if it is ok to contact current employer. As for the references, I would suggest sending 3 personal, and 3 business. This will cover all of your bases, and show that you can follow directions!!

Answer 8

What school did you just leave? HS or college? You might want to consider close family friends you've done odd jobs for like mowing the lawn, shoveling snow (if it snows where you live!), etc. Old teachers/professors is also a good bet. They will usually be more than willing to even type a letter of recommendation indictating your strengths.

Answer 9

For your first job you put the Headteacher of the school you have just left and someone like your Doctor (or the parent's of a friend who have known you a long time).

Answer 10

I would advise that you give your headmaster and head of house as your referees. If you belong to something like a Youth club, scouts, cadets you could ask the leader to be a referee. Basically your new employers want something to tell them what sort of person you are.