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Is it important to have every specific reference asked for on application? [duplicate]
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I know there have been question asked about references. However my question is NOT about what to do in the case of having no references. My question is about having references but not the ones specifically asked for.
I'm trying to apply for a part time job and on the job application, the three references they ask for specifically are two from previous supervisors and one from a previous co-worker.
I do have three references ( one from an academic adviser, a former teacher, and the person I worked for as a nanny) but other than that I'm stuck. I did try to ask a person I volunteered with a few years ago for a reference but I have yet to hear back from her.
My question is how important is it to have the specific references asked for? Is it more important to just put what you have or to keep seeking what the potential employer is asking for? Do I just put the three references I have down and try to explain to the manager why I don't have the co-worker reference when I turn in the application?
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Asked for 3 references but I don't have 3!
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I know there have been question asked about references. However my question is NOT about what to do in the case of having no references. My question is about having references but not the ones specifically asked for.
I'm trying to apply for a part time job and on the job application, the three references they ask for specifically are two from previous supervisors and one from a previous co-worker.
I do have three references ( one from an academic adviser, a former teacher, and the person I worked for as a nanny) but other than that I'm stuck. I did try to ask a person I volunteered with a few years ago for a reference but I have yet to hear back from her.
My question is how important is it to have the specific references asked for? Is it more important to just put what you have or to keep seeking what the potential employer is asking for? Do I just put the three references I have down and try to explain to the manager why I don't have the co-worker reference when I turn in the application?
applications united-states references
edited Sep 20 '14 at 20:23
yochannah
4,21462747
asked Sep 18 '14 at 5:18
LisW
85
marked as duplicate by Jan Doggen, gnat, mhoran_psprep, yochannah, Garrison Neely Sep 18 '14 at 21:39
This question has been asked before and already has an answer. If those answers do not fully address your question, please ask a new question.
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Related: workplace.stackexchange.com/questions/3127/… and have you searched the site for 'references'?
– Jan Doggen
Sep 18 '14 at 7:02
I have searched the site for references but I didn't see anything that specifically addressed having references but not having one the company is asking for in particular.
– LisW
Sep 18 '14 at 8:06
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up vote
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Asked for 3 references but I don't have 3!
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I know there have been question asked about references. However my question is NOT about what to do in the case of having no references. My question is about having references but not the ones specifically asked for.
I'm trying to apply for a part time job and on the job application, the three references they ask for specifically are two from previous supervisors and one from a previous co-worker.
I do have three references ( one from an academic adviser, a former teacher, and the person I worked for as a nanny) but other than that I'm stuck. I did try to ask a person I volunteered with a few years ago for a reference but I have yet to hear back from her.
My question is how important is it to have the specific references asked for? Is it more important to just put what you have or to keep seeking what the potential employer is asking for? Do I just put the three references I have down and try to explain to the manager why I don't have the co-worker reference when I turn in the application?
applications united-states references
edited Sep 20 '14 at 20:23
yochannah
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asked Sep 18 '14 at 5:18
LisW
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This question already has an answer here:
Asked for 3 references but I don't have 3!
3 answers
I know there have been question asked about references. However my question is NOT about what to do in the case of having no references. My question is about having references but not the ones specifically asked for.
I'm trying to apply for a part time job and on the job application, the three references they ask for specifically are two from previous supervisors and one from a previous co-worker.
I do have three references ( one from an academic adviser, a former teacher, and the person I worked for as a nanny) but other than that I'm stuck. I did try to ask a person I volunteered with a few years ago for a reference but I have yet to hear back from her.
My question is how important is it to have the specific references asked for? Is it more important to just put what you have or to keep seeking what the potential employer is asking for? Do I just put the three references I have down and try to explain to the manager why I don't have the co-worker reference when I turn in the application?
This question already has an answer here:
Asked for 3 references but I don't have 3!
3 answers
applications united-states references
edited Sep 20 '14 at 20:23
yochannah
4,21462747
asked Sep 18 '14 at 5:18
LisW
85
edited Sep 20 '14 at 20:23
yochannah
4,21462747
edited Sep 20 '14 at 20:23
yochannah
4,21462747
edited Sep 20 '14 at 20:23
yochannah
4,21462747
4,21462747
asked Sep 18 '14 at 5:18
LisW
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asked Sep 18 '14 at 5:18
LisW
85
asked Sep 18 '14 at 5:18
LisW
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marked as duplicate by Jan Doggen, gnat, mhoran_psprep, yochannah, Garrison Neely Sep 18 '14 at 21:39
This question has been asked before and already has an answer. If those answers do not fully address your question, please ask a new question.
marked as duplicate by Jan Doggen, gnat, mhoran_psprep, yochannah, Garrison Neely Sep 18 '14 at 21:39
This question has been asked before and already has an answer. If those answers do not fully address your question, please ask a new question.
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Related: workplace.stackexchange.com/questions/3127/… and have you searched the site for 'references'?
– Jan Doggen
Sep 18 '14 at 7:02
I have searched the site for references but I didn't see anything that specifically addressed having references but not having one the company is asking for in particular.
– LisW
Sep 18 '14 at 8:06
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Related: workplace.stackexchange.com/questions/3127/… and have you searched the site for 'references'?
– Jan Doggen
Sep 18 '14 at 7:02
I have searched the site for references but I didn't see anything that specifically addressed having references but not having one the company is asking for in particular.
– LisW
Sep 18 '14 at 8:06
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Related: workplace.stackexchange.com/questions/3127/… and have you searched the site for 'references'?
– Jan Doggen
Sep 18 '14 at 7:02
Related: workplace.stackexchange.com/questions/3127/… and have you searched the site for 'references'?
– Jan Doggen
Sep 18 '14 at 7:02
I have searched the site for references but I didn't see anything that specifically addressed having references but not having one the company is asking for in particular.
– LisW
Sep 18 '14 at 8:06
I have searched the site for references but I didn't see anything that specifically addressed having references but not having one the company is asking for in particular.
– LisW
Sep 18 '14 at 8:06
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Right now, your immediate concern is to list someone - You can clarify with the explanations when you are interviewed. You have two options:
Provide the third reference, and explain at the interview the situation as you just did.
Put in your minister's name or our doctor's name - they can vouch for your personality - explain at the interview that the third reference is a character reference and that the co-worker you were counting on as third reference has shown no sign of life.
In terms of style: you are providing an explanation, not making excuses. So your tone must be firm and your voice must be clear. No diffidence or hesitation allowed.
answered Sep 18 '14 at 11:31
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Right now, your immediate concern is to list someone - You can clarify with the explanations when you are interviewed. You have two options:
Provide the third reference, and explain at the interview the situation as you just did.
Put in your minister's name or our doctor's name - they can vouch for your personality - explain at the interview that the third reference is a character reference and that the co-worker you were counting on as third reference has shown no sign of life.
In terms of style: you are providing an explanation, not making excuses. So your tone must be firm and your voice must be clear. No diffidence or hesitation allowed.
answered Sep 18 '14 at 11:31
Vietnhi Phuvan
68.9k7118254
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up vote
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Right now, your immediate concern is to list someone - You can clarify with the explanations when you are interviewed. You have two options:
Provide the third reference, and explain at the interview the situation as you just did.
Put in your minister's name or our doctor's name - they can vouch for your personality - explain at the interview that the third reference is a character reference and that the co-worker you were counting on as third reference has shown no sign of life.
In terms of style: you are providing an explanation, not making excuses. So your tone must be firm and your voice must be clear. No diffidence or hesitation allowed.
answered Sep 18 '14 at 11:31
Vietnhi Phuvan
68.9k7118254
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
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up vote
1
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Right now, your immediate concern is to list someone - You can clarify with the explanations when you are interviewed. You have two options:
Provide the third reference, and explain at the interview the situation as you just did.
Put in your minister's name or our doctor's name - they can vouch for your personality - explain at the interview that the third reference is a character reference and that the co-worker you were counting on as third reference has shown no sign of life.
In terms of style: you are providing an explanation, not making excuses. So your tone must be firm and your voice must be clear. No diffidence or hesitation allowed.
answered Sep 18 '14 at 11:31
Vietnhi Phuvan
68.9k7118254
Right now, your immediate concern is to list someone - You can clarify with the explanations when you are interviewed. You have two options:
Provide the third reference, and explain at the interview the situation as you just did.
Put in your minister's name or our doctor's name - they can vouch for your personality - explain at the interview that the third reference is a character reference and that the co-worker you were counting on as third reference has shown no sign of life.
In terms of style: you are providing an explanation, not making excuses. So your tone must be firm and your voice must be clear. No diffidence or hesitation allowed.
answered Sep 18 '14 at 11:31
Vietnhi Phuvan
68.9k7118254
answered Sep 18 '14 at 11:31
Vietnhi Phuvan
68.9k7118254
answered Sep 18 '14 at 11:31
Vietnhi Phuvan
68.9k7118254
answered Sep 18 '14 at 11:31
Vietnhi Phuvan
68.9k7118254
68.9k7118254
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Related: workplace.stackexchange.com/questions/3127/… and have you searched the site for 'references'?
– Jan Doggen
Sep 18 '14 at 7:02
I have searched the site for references but I didn't see anything that specifically addressed having references but not having one the company is asking for in particular.
– LisW
Sep 18 '14 at 8:06