Not exact matches
Be sure to
ask for names and phone numbers of
former supervisors to check as
references; if the candidate is currently employed,
ask whether it's OK to contact his or her current place of employment.
Being open when
asked for references is especially important when a
former employee was engaged in criminal activity while on your payroll — bringing an unlicensed gun to work,
for example.
Don't hire any professional without first thoroughly interviewing her or him and
asking for a couple of
references from
former clients or veterinarians.
You usually will be
asked for references, including a letter from your
former bank.
There are times, however, when moral reasons dictate that one should warn a prospective employer if the
former employer is
asked for a
reference.
So if your
former manager can give good feedback on your behalf, be sure to
ask them
for a
reference.
Most commonly, you will
ask your
former employers and supervisors to be
references for you.
Potential employers always
ask for a
reference letter from a
former boss because they want to be sure that the description in your letter of application and resume perfectly align with your real skills and experience.
Before you pay
for their services, always
ask for the writer's credentials, as well as
for references from
former clients.
Rather than
asking for a formal
reference,
ask former employers and professors — those who have worked with you and can speak to your abilities — to help you craft a resume and cover letter that helps you put your best foot forward.
You sent notes to
former managers and mentors to politely
ask for references.
Asking a
former boss or colleague
for a
reference or a referral can be a daunting task.
Alternatively, they may
ask for the name, work address and contact number
for your manager or
former tutor, in order to contact them
for a
reference.
In this one - hour program, Executive Coach and University Professor, Wendy L. Yost, will provide insider information from the perspectives of employers and
references, she will discuss the best individuals to
ask to serve as your professional
references (some suggestions might surprise you) and she'll provide easy, inexpensive tips
for maintaining relationships with
former employers and colleagues.This interview includes a special bonus feature on putting your personal and professional networks to work
for you as a cornerstone of any successful job search.
Ask your professional
references —
former supervisors, colleagues or clients —
for permission to submit their names.
If one doesn't know any
former clients, they should
ask the attorney
for a short list of
references who can be contacted and
asked about their prior experiences.