What do I do if I do not have any references from old supervisors because they have moved on to other companies or the companies are no longer in business? It has been 7-10 years ago.
2007-12-17 13:59:49 · 13 answers · asked by georgia3673 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
Have you done business with any vendors or suppliers in your past jobs? If you had good working relations with them they can make excellent references. A good and happy former client or customer make great references as well.
2007-12-17 14:15:33 · answer #1 · answered by Zarathustra 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to find some at the current company. I don't have any either I am not a job changer but don't keep track of people. Companies have closed so the only one still in existence as far as I know was one I left 6 years ago but don't remember people's names I was only there 4 months and got let go. I will never look for another job if I lose this one I will retire. But if I had to find references I would ask a couple of people where I work now to be references and just explain in interviews why I don't have any.
If you remember names that aren't as common as smith try to google them.
2007-12-17 22:01:56 · answer #2 · answered by shipwreck 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry about it. Simply state the reason your reference list is short. If you have relatives, friends,co-workers to give references-list them! Show your personality at the interview-make the interviewer love you! AND> pray before you go to any interview so you don't accept a job that is not good for you.
2007-12-17 22:18:04 · answer #3 · answered by alien 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you add in the dates it will be understood. I would try to include a community reference (someone other than a relative) a former co -worker in a manager type position would be great
2007-12-17 22:03:24 · answer #4 · answered by WoRDWiz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I am only 17, but I'll try to answer thiss...
Mabey try getting in contact with them somehow, and tell them you are applying and say how you know it's been long but they should understand.
Also, if you have been working recently, try getting references from that company. Good Luck!
2007-12-17 22:03:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you can't provide professional reference, provide some personal references, who know you well.
2007-12-17 22:26:19 · answer #6 · answered by Purpleclamshell 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
References don't have to be previous employers. They could be people with which you have contact.
2007-12-17 22:04:26 · answer #7 · answered by beckoningsubstitutes 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use ref's of people who have known you personally for years.. that is also acceptable :) Good luck
2007-12-17 22:02:24 · answer #8 · answered by yaya 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try getting new ones from new supervisors
2007-12-17 22:02:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Professors, teachers, clergy, friends, community leaders etc. You want people who can vouch for your character and work ethic.
2007-12-17 23:00:01 · answer #10 · answered by ageless 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋