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I've been happily employed with a company in a technology-related job for several years now. However, as it is for many people, I've been offered another opportunity that I'd like to pursue.
My current job is my first real employment in my field. Thus, I am faced with a somewhat lacking list of references.
Although my relationship with my boss is excellent, it would be majorly damaged if I asked for a reference as they have no idea I am considering moving on.
Given that, my most relevant reference is now a manager from an internship several years ago; other than that I have only part-time and volunteer references.
How would one generally go about improving a list of references when it is politically unpalatable to get a reference from one's current manager? My best idea to this point has been to ask another (senior) co-worker for a reference.
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asked Jan 9 '15 at 1:30
Marcel Charlemange
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I've been happily employed with a company in a technology-related job for several years now. However, as it is for many people, I've been offered another opportunity that I'd like to pursue.
My current job is my first real employment in my field. Thus, I am faced with a somewhat lacking list of references.
Although my relationship with my boss is excellent, it would be majorly damaged if I asked for a reference as they have no idea I am considering moving on.
Given that, my most relevant reference is now a manager from an internship several years ago; other than that I have only part-time and volunteer references.
How would one generally go about improving a list of references when it is politically unpalatable to get a reference from one's current manager? My best idea to this point has been to ask another (senior) co-worker for a reference.
resume job-search references
asked Jan 9 '15 at 1:30
Marcel Charlemange
233
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
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down vote
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up vote
4
down vote
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I've been happily employed with a company in a technology-related job for several years now. However, as it is for many people, I've been offered another opportunity that I'd like to pursue.
My current job is my first real employment in my field. Thus, I am faced with a somewhat lacking list of references.
Although my relationship with my boss is excellent, it would be majorly damaged if I asked for a reference as they have no idea I am considering moving on.
Given that, my most relevant reference is now a manager from an internship several years ago; other than that I have only part-time and volunteer references.
How would one generally go about improving a list of references when it is politically unpalatable to get a reference from one's current manager? My best idea to this point has been to ask another (senior) co-worker for a reference.
resume job-search references
asked Jan 9 '15 at 1:30
Marcel Charlemange
233
I've been happily employed with a company in a technology-related job for several years now. However, as it is for many people, I've been offered another opportunity that I'd like to pursue.
My current job is my first real employment in my field. Thus, I am faced with a somewhat lacking list of references.
Although my relationship with my boss is excellent, it would be majorly damaged if I asked for a reference as they have no idea I am considering moving on.
Given that, my most relevant reference is now a manager from an internship several years ago; other than that I have only part-time and volunteer references.
How would one generally go about improving a list of references when it is politically unpalatable to get a reference from one's current manager? My best idea to this point has been to ask another (senior) co-worker for a reference.
resume job-search references
asked Jan 9 '15 at 1:30
Marcel Charlemange
233
asked Jan 9 '15 at 1:30
Marcel Charlemange
233
asked Jan 9 '15 at 1:30
Marcel Charlemange
233
asked Jan 9 '15 at 1:30
Marcel Charlemange
233
233
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Make it happen. Your one and only reference may get hit by a truck, move to a desert island or get married and move with his true love to her country. You need alternatives. Get those senior co-worker references, especially if they are likely to rise to the management ranks before you do.
answered Jan 9 '15 at 1:57
Vietnhi Phuvan
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Thanks, I think I'll do that. I do have a few references, but they are less and less relevant...
– Marcel Charlemange
Jan 9 '15 at 1:58
@MarcelCharlemagne You'll get better ones over time, as your career advances :)
– Vietnhi Phuvan
Jan 9 '15 at 2:00
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1 Answer
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active
oldest
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active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
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up vote
2
down vote
accepted
Make it happen. Your one and only reference may get hit by a truck, move to a desert island or get married and move with his true love to her country. You need alternatives. Get those senior co-worker references, especially if they are likely to rise to the management ranks before you do.
answered Jan 9 '15 at 1:57
Vietnhi Phuvan
68.9k7118254
Thanks, I think I'll do that. I do have a few references, but they are less and less relevant...
– Marcel Charlemange
Jan 9 '15 at 1:58
@MarcelCharlemagne You'll get better ones over time, as your career advances :)
– Vietnhi Phuvan
Jan 9 '15 at 2:00
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
2
down vote
accepted
Make it happen. Your one and only reference may get hit by a truck, move to a desert island or get married and move with his true love to her country. You need alternatives. Get those senior co-worker references, especially if they are likely to rise to the management ranks before you do.
answered Jan 9 '15 at 1:57
Vietnhi Phuvan
68.9k7118254
Thanks, I think I'll do that. I do have a few references, but they are less and less relevant...
– Marcel Charlemange
Jan 9 '15 at 1:58
@MarcelCharlemagne You'll get better ones over time, as your career advances :)
– Vietnhi Phuvan
Jan 9 '15 at 2:00
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
2
down vote
accepted
up vote
2
down vote
accepted
Make it happen. Your one and only reference may get hit by a truck, move to a desert island or get married and move with his true love to her country. You need alternatives. Get those senior co-worker references, especially if they are likely to rise to the management ranks before you do.
answered Jan 9 '15 at 1:57
Vietnhi Phuvan
68.9k7118254
Make it happen. Your one and only reference may get hit by a truck, move to a desert island or get married and move with his true love to her country. You need alternatives. Get those senior co-worker references, especially if they are likely to rise to the management ranks before you do.
answered Jan 9 '15 at 1:57
Vietnhi Phuvan
68.9k7118254
answered Jan 9 '15 at 1:57
Vietnhi Phuvan
68.9k7118254
answered Jan 9 '15 at 1:57
Vietnhi Phuvan
68.9k7118254
answered Jan 9 '15 at 1:57
Vietnhi Phuvan
68.9k7118254
68.9k7118254
Thanks, I think I'll do that. I do have a few references, but they are less and less relevant...
– Marcel Charlemange
Jan 9 '15 at 1:58
@MarcelCharlemagne You'll get better ones over time, as your career advances :)
– Vietnhi Phuvan
Jan 9 '15 at 2:00
suggest improvements |Â
Thanks, I think I'll do that. I do have a few references, but they are less and less relevant...
– Marcel Charlemange
Jan 9 '15 at 1:58
@MarcelCharlemagne You'll get better ones over time, as your career advances :)
– Vietnhi Phuvan
Jan 9 '15 at 2:00
Thanks, I think I'll do that. I do have a few references, but they are less and less relevant...
– Marcel Charlemange
Jan 9 '15 at 1:58
Thanks, I think I'll do that. I do have a few references, but they are less and less relevant...
– Marcel Charlemange
Jan 9 '15 at 1:58
@MarcelCharlemagne You'll get better ones over time, as your career advances :)
– Vietnhi Phuvan
Jan 9 '15 at 2:00
@MarcelCharlemagne You'll get better ones over time, as your career advances :)
– Vietnhi Phuvan
Jan 9 '15 at 2:00
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