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Is it okay to ask for a reference soon after meeting my superior?
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At what time is it "too soon" to ask for a reference from a superior? My reference list looks rather bland, and the reference would serve towards an internship in another career field. When is the greatest time to ask for a reference?
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At what time is it "too soon" to ask for a reference from a superior? My reference list looks rather bland, and the reference would serve towards an internship in another career field. When is the greatest time to ask for a reference?
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@ChrisF, thanks, I'll edit the question.
– LanceLafontaine
Apr 10 '12 at 20:33
I don't understand. You just started a position and met your superior, and now you're looking for an internship in another career field?
– Thomas Owens
Apr 10 '12 at 20:38
@ThomasOwens, exactly.
– LanceLafontaine
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At what time is it "too soon" to ask for a reference from a superior? My reference list looks rather bland, and the reference would serve towards an internship in another career field. When is the greatest time to ask for a reference?
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asked Apr 10 '12 at 20:31
LanceLafontaine
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At what time is it "too soon" to ask for a reference from a superior? My reference list looks rather bland, and the reference would serve towards an internship in another career field. When is the greatest time to ask for a reference?
references
asked Apr 10 '12 at 20:31
LanceLafontaine
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asked Apr 10 '12 at 20:31
LanceLafontaine
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asked Apr 10 '12 at 20:31
LanceLafontaine
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asked Apr 10 '12 at 20:31
LanceLafontaine
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@ChrisF, thanks, I'll edit the question.
– LanceLafontaine
Apr 10 '12 at 20:33
I don't understand. You just started a position and met your superior, and now you're looking for an internship in another career field?
– Thomas Owens
Apr 10 '12 at 20:38
@ThomasOwens, exactly.
– LanceLafontaine
Apr 10 '12 at 20:46
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@ChrisF, thanks, I'll edit the question.
– LanceLafontaine
Apr 10 '12 at 20:33
I don't understand. You just started a position and met your superior, and now you're looking for an internship in another career field?
– Thomas Owens
Apr 10 '12 at 20:38
@ThomasOwens, exactly.
– LanceLafontaine
Apr 10 '12 at 20:46
@ChrisF, thanks, I'll edit the question.
– LanceLafontaine
Apr 10 '12 at 20:33
@ChrisF, thanks, I'll edit the question.
– LanceLafontaine
Apr 10 '12 at 20:33
I don't understand. You just started a position and met your superior, and now you're looking for an internship in another career field?
– Thomas Owens
Apr 10 '12 at 20:38
I don't understand. You just started a position and met your superior, and now you're looking for an internship in another career field?
– Thomas Owens
Apr 10 '12 at 20:38
@ThomasOwens, exactly.
– LanceLafontaine
Apr 10 '12 at 20:46
@ThomasOwens, exactly.
– LanceLafontaine
Apr 10 '12 at 20:46
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You ask for a letter of reference when you are looking to leave your position. If you have the support of your manager for that move then any time should be fine. However if you have just started a position then asking for a reference right away is beyond presumptuous.
The best thing to do is to cultivate a professional relationship with your direct supervisor. This way you can get their help in developing your career. If you do this when you it is right for you to move on you will probably have their support. This will also help turn a neutral reference into a more positive reference that will serve you much better.
answered Apr 10 '12 at 20:38
IDrinkandIKnowThings
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+1 - asking for a letter of reference (or asking if you can list someone as a callable reference) is usually the beginning of the end of a working relationship. If you asked me for a reference and we just met / have no preexisting relationship I'd be insulted...
– voretaq7
Apr 11 '12 at 23:32
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No it's not ok. You need to have a track record of meeting that person's expectations before you ask (and they give you) a reference worth having. Imagine how embarrassed you would be if they said, "Well, Lance really didn't work for me for that long, so I don't know how strongly I can recommend him."
answered Apr 10 '12 at 20:45
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2 Answers
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You ask for a letter of reference when you are looking to leave your position. If you have the support of your manager for that move then any time should be fine. However if you have just started a position then asking for a reference right away is beyond presumptuous.
The best thing to do is to cultivate a professional relationship with your direct supervisor. This way you can get their help in developing your career. If you do this when you it is right for you to move on you will probably have their support. This will also help turn a neutral reference into a more positive reference that will serve you much better.
answered Apr 10 '12 at 20:38
IDrinkandIKnowThings
43.9k1398188
+1 - asking for a letter of reference (or asking if you can list someone as a callable reference) is usually the beginning of the end of a working relationship. If you asked me for a reference and we just met / have no preexisting relationship I'd be insulted...
– voretaq7
Apr 11 '12 at 23:32
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You ask for a letter of reference when you are looking to leave your position. If you have the support of your manager for that move then any time should be fine. However if you have just started a position then asking for a reference right away is beyond presumptuous.
The best thing to do is to cultivate a professional relationship with your direct supervisor. This way you can get their help in developing your career. If you do this when you it is right for you to move on you will probably have their support. This will also help turn a neutral reference into a more positive reference that will serve you much better.
answered Apr 10 '12 at 20:38
IDrinkandIKnowThings
43.9k1398188
+1 - asking for a letter of reference (or asking if you can list someone as a callable reference) is usually the beginning of the end of a working relationship. If you asked me for a reference and we just met / have no preexisting relationship I'd be insulted...
– voretaq7
Apr 11 '12 at 23:32
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up vote
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down vote
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up vote
15
down vote
accepted
You ask for a letter of reference when you are looking to leave your position. If you have the support of your manager for that move then any time should be fine. However if you have just started a position then asking for a reference right away is beyond presumptuous.
The best thing to do is to cultivate a professional relationship with your direct supervisor. This way you can get their help in developing your career. If you do this when you it is right for you to move on you will probably have their support. This will also help turn a neutral reference into a more positive reference that will serve you much better.
answered Apr 10 '12 at 20:38
IDrinkandIKnowThings
43.9k1398188
You ask for a letter of reference when you are looking to leave your position. If you have the support of your manager for that move then any time should be fine. However if you have just started a position then asking for a reference right away is beyond presumptuous.
The best thing to do is to cultivate a professional relationship with your direct supervisor. This way you can get their help in developing your career. If you do this when you it is right for you to move on you will probably have their support. This will also help turn a neutral reference into a more positive reference that will serve you much better.
answered Apr 10 '12 at 20:38
IDrinkandIKnowThings
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edited Apr 11 '12 at 16:13
answered Apr 10 '12 at 20:38
IDrinkandIKnowThings
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answered Apr 10 '12 at 20:38
IDrinkandIKnowThings
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answered Apr 10 '12 at 20:38
IDrinkandIKnowThings
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43.9k1398188
+1 - asking for a letter of reference (or asking if you can list someone as a callable reference) is usually the beginning of the end of a working relationship. If you asked me for a reference and we just met / have no preexisting relationship I'd be insulted...
– voretaq7
Apr 11 '12 at 23:32
add a comment |Â
+1 - asking for a letter of reference (or asking if you can list someone as a callable reference) is usually the beginning of the end of a working relationship. If you asked me for a reference and we just met / have no preexisting relationship I'd be insulted...
– voretaq7
Apr 11 '12 at 23:32
+1 - asking for a letter of reference (or asking if you can list someone as a callable reference) is usually the beginning of the end of a working relationship. If you asked me for a reference and we just met / have no preexisting relationship I'd be insulted...
– voretaq7
Apr 11 '12 at 23:32
+1 - asking for a letter of reference (or asking if you can list someone as a callable reference) is usually the beginning of the end of a working relationship. If you asked me for a reference and we just met / have no preexisting relationship I'd be insulted...
– voretaq7
Apr 11 '12 at 23:32
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No it's not ok. You need to have a track record of meeting that person's expectations before you ask (and they give you) a reference worth having. Imagine how embarrassed you would be if they said, "Well, Lance really didn't work for me for that long, so I don't know how strongly I can recommend him."
answered Apr 10 '12 at 20:45
Scott C Wilson
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No it's not ok. You need to have a track record of meeting that person's expectations before you ask (and they give you) a reference worth having. Imagine how embarrassed you would be if they said, "Well, Lance really didn't work for me for that long, so I don't know how strongly I can recommend him."
answered Apr 10 '12 at 20:45
Scott C Wilson
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up vote
10
down vote
up vote
10
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No it's not ok. You need to have a track record of meeting that person's expectations before you ask (and they give you) a reference worth having. Imagine how embarrassed you would be if they said, "Well, Lance really didn't work for me for that long, so I don't know how strongly I can recommend him."
answered Apr 10 '12 at 20:45
Scott C Wilson
3,7872028
No it's not ok. You need to have a track record of meeting that person's expectations before you ask (and they give you) a reference worth having. Imagine how embarrassed you would be if they said, "Well, Lance really didn't work for me for that long, so I don't know how strongly I can recommend him."
answered Apr 10 '12 at 20:45
Scott C Wilson
3,7872028
answered Apr 10 '12 at 20:45
Scott C Wilson
3,7872028
answered Apr 10 '12 at 20:45
Scott C Wilson
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answered Apr 10 '12 at 20:45
Scott C Wilson
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@ChrisF, thanks, I'll edit the question.
– LanceLafontaine
Apr 10 '12 at 20:33
I don't understand. You just started a position and met your superior, and now you're looking for an internship in another career field?
– Thomas Owens
Apr 10 '12 at 20:38
@ThomasOwens, exactly.
– LanceLafontaine
Apr 10 '12 at 20:46