Job Reference

taktsoi

if new employer asks for a job reference and you are NOT able to give even ONE due to alot of factors such as politics, the favorite supervisor who work close with is on vacation, boss is on vacation, former manager is on vacation, ...etc...can I bring my employee's evaluation form along with promotion letter?

however, evaluation is not really impressive...only about 80%....

need help....

mrhaun03

Regardless of the fact that someone is on vacation, you should still list them as a reference. I'm sure they'll get ahold of your supervisor.

Maybe you could mention that the reference isn't available for some reason, bring the evaluation and offer that until the reference can be reached.

Or maybe list some personal references.

binarysoul

I always HATED being for references. It was as if I asked someone to jump from the bridge for me

The bad news is that employers don't care about reasons why one can't give references: It's a requirment and they must have it.

So bottom line, if I were you and to be on the safe side, I would give them references. It's possible they won't care if they dont' have references. That's both possible and impossible!

blargoe

Just give them the reference. If you don't you will not get any further with this company.

sprkymrk

taktsoi wrote:

the favorite supervisor who work close with is on vacation, boss is on vacation, former manager is on vacation,

Tak - It doesn't matter whether they can get a hold of them (he can't be on vacation forever), just use the manager(s) you liked for a reference and explain that they are unavailable currently and let them know when they should return.

Kasor

First, let understand what is a reference.

Reference is someone that know you from your last position. Usually it is your supervisor, however it is not necessary, because the key is to identify your experience on your resume.

For example, I have my former IT manager as my reference, but he is not my first line supervisor.

The key is "Don't Lie" and if you are fired from the last job. Please don't use your ex-boss as reference, put down someone else that know about your job.

Good Luck