I just got a call back for a job interview for friday Nov. 17th, I have to take 3 professional references. I have in mind a college prof, my supervisor from an internship I did, and my lawyer (whom I have not worked for but I'm being interviewed for a paralegal job). are they good pro references? How can I ask them through email for a reference b/c I don't have time to go to sit in their office and talk to them, etc. Can this be done through email? is it okay for me to ask them if I can use them AS a reference (name, phone, etc) or I have to take a letter they wrote on behalf of me....someone help me with this.
2007-10-17 09:40:22 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
You need their names, contact information, and their permission. You can either call them and ask for permission to use them as references, or email them - calling would probably be better, but email is OK too. You just need their permission, not a letter they wrote on your behalf.
2007-10-17 09:47:02 · answer #1 · answered by Judy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Usually employers just want the contact info, unless they specifically ask for reference letters. Just ask by email for phone if they will be a reference and supply the employer with the references. If you are uncertain as to whether they want reference letters than just a list, call them and make sure. I would be surprised if they wanted reference letters for a paralegal job, but it depends on the employer.
2007-10-17 09:46:27 · answer #2 · answered by Lesley 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NEVER list anyone as a reference unless you have spoken to them first and gotten their concurrence. You should have references lined up before you start interviewing.
2007-10-17 09:46:06 · answer #3 · answered by npk 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋