Finding Good References When You Can’t Ask Your Boss

If you have been fired or quit a job on shaky terms, the prospect of securing positive references can seem daunting. Employed job hunters face a similar predicament when they need someone to vouch for them but want to keep their search hidden from their immediate boss. Whatever the circumstances of their job hunt, professionals with a track record of success needn’t be at a loss for supporters. Below are some tips for winning rave reviews when the usual sources aren’t available.

Ideally, you should choose a strategy and put it into action at the time of your dismissal, before you even exit the building. If you haven’t, review your options and then line up your references before you begin your job search. Just remember to contact your potential supporters before offering them as references, so they aren’t caught off-guard when an employer calls.

By Dana Mattioli

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