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07-27-2006, 03:08 PM
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job reference.
Hey all,
I am looking at getting another job, but in order to do that I have to ask for a reference from my boss. We have not had the best relationship. I think she is harsh and overbearing and I think she feels like i am too friendly and get distracted too easily. While both points may have some truth to them, I need to be able to have her as a reference on my resume. Any suggestions on the best way to ask for her as a reference? Thanks! L~ |
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07-27-2006, 03:17 PM
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Just the other day I asked my boss if I could use him as a reference (we actually have a good relationship or at least I think we do). I just simply sent him an email (I'm working the night shifts so I didn't see him this week) if I could use him as a reference. Didn't say for what and just point blank asked him and he agreed to it. Good luck w/the job search.
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07-27-2006, 03:20 PM
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Don't use her, ask someone else who has also seen your work.I have done this in the past. Then if they demand a reference from your boss, approach her then and explain your situation.
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07-27-2006, 03:22 PM
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If you have a strained relationship I would ask in person (if that's possible). All employers expect to be asked to give references to people who no longer who for them and usually they are generous about it (will say something nice). Make sure you give her time to answer (say you can get back to me, etc.) and if she doesn't think she can give you a good reference she'll say no and you're better off without it. I wouldn't worry too much about it unless she a completely heartless *****...
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07-27-2006, 03:53 PM
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If you don't have the best relationship, I would ask another supervisor or more senior coworker to be your reference, one you have a good relationship with.
Some people can be rather...vindictive...and you don't want them as a reference (I learned that lesson before!).
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07-27-2006, 04:05 PM
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My direct supervisor is Liz. The director of the library is Becky. I do work directly with Becky a lot, but, since Liz is my direct supervisor, I feel like I should ask her. I feel like if I dont, then she will feel like I went over her head, and that could be trouble too.
I worry not that she will necessarily give me a bad reference, but she just has a way of putting things that make situations look worse than they really are. Maybe i just worry too much, lol L~ |
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