What do I put if I have no references?
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What do I put if I have no references?
If you do not have any professional references, offer to provide twice as many personal references if you can. A personal reference can be from someone who knows you, but has never worked with you in a professional environment. For example, they could be a friend, a classmate, a teammate, a coach, a teacher, etc.
What if I have no professional references?
If you’re applying for a position and the employer asks for references, find either an academic contact or close character reference outside of a professional setting. They will probably be happy to help you by writing a letter or sharing their contact information with your prospective employer.
Can you fake references?
Fake references are illegal – if you’re caught. Directly lying is incredibly unethical, and if caught, you could be fired or face legal trouble. Companies rarely sue for lying, but the people you named on your reference list have every right to.
Can I use a family friend as a reference?
Hiring managers generally assume your parents can’t give an objective view of your work history or how you’ll behave as an employee, so don’t put them down as references. That goes for all family members, as they will most likely think you’re pretty great, Banul says.
What if you can’t use your boss as a reference?
What to do if a former employer won’t give you a reference
- Lean on your other references. If you’re worried that one of your previous employers may provide a bad reference, you can rest assured that your other sterling references should assuage any worries your prospective hiring manager has.
- Get a reference from someone else within the company.
- Be honest and unemotional.
What kind of references do employers want?
What employers want from job references
- Description of past job duties and experience: 36%
- A view into the applicant’s strengths and weaknesses: 31%
- Confirmation of job title and dates of employment: 11%
- Description of workplace accomplishments: 8%
- A sense of the applicant’s preferred work culture: 7%
- Other/don’t know: 7%
What to do if your previous employer won’t give you a reference?
If your old employer doesn’t want to give you a reference, you could ask them just to give a short one – known as a ‘basic reference’. For example, they could confirm when you worked for them and what your job title was. A lot of employers only give basic references, so your new employer won’t think it’s unusual.
Can my boss refuse to give me a reference?
Unless your business is regulated by the Financial Services Authority, generally there is no legal obligation on an employer to provide a reference for an employee or ex-employee and you are entitled to refuse to provide one.
Does it look bad if I say no to contact an employer?
It’s perfectly acceptable to answer no to contacting your current employer. Most employers understand this and usually won’t have any effect on their decision. It’s usually okay to answer “no” for “can we contact your current employer.” It’s not okay to answer “no” for companies you aren’t working for anymore.
Is it illegal to tell employees why someone was fired?
You can say anything you want about an employee you fired as long as what you say is true. For instance, if an employee was caught stealing company property and you fired him you’re free to tell that to other employees; just don’t exaggerate or lie.
