What should I say when a employer asks the weakness question about my co-worker?

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So me and my coworker are programmers. My coworker is applying to different jobs. He asked me if I can be a reference and I said yes. In mine opinion, my coworker is one of the best programmers I ever met and has earn my respect. He does his job well and is a good mentor and a good friend.



I am afraid of being asked about weaknesses from employers and recruiters. I feel that as a reference, I should put my coworker in a good light and not tarnish his reputation.



The best thing I can come up with is:




Out of my two and half years working with person X, his weaknesses
were not made apparent to me. I have the utmost respect for person X.




So how should I answer this question if the question is asked?






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    So me and my coworker are programmers. My coworker is applying to different jobs. He asked me if I can be a reference and I said yes. In mine opinion, my coworker is one of the best programmers I ever met and has earn my respect. He does his job well and is a good mentor and a good friend.



    I am afraid of being asked about weaknesses from employers and recruiters. I feel that as a reference, I should put my coworker in a good light and not tarnish his reputation.



    The best thing I can come up with is:




    Out of my two and half years working with person X, his weaknesses
    were not made apparent to me. I have the utmost respect for person X.




    So how should I answer this question if the question is asked?






    hiring-process references






    share







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      So me and my coworker are programmers. My coworker is applying to different jobs. He asked me if I can be a reference and I said yes. In mine opinion, my coworker is one of the best programmers I ever met and has earn my respect. He does his job well and is a good mentor and a good friend.



      I am afraid of being asked about weaknesses from employers and recruiters. I feel that as a reference, I should put my coworker in a good light and not tarnish his reputation.



      The best thing I can come up with is:




      Out of my two and half years working with person X, his weaknesses
      were not made apparent to me. I have the utmost respect for person X.




      So how should I answer this question if the question is asked?






      hiring-process references






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      So me and my coworker are programmers. My coworker is applying to different jobs. He asked me if I can be a reference and I said yes. In mine opinion, my coworker is one of the best programmers I ever met and has earn my respect. He does his job well and is a good mentor and a good friend.



      I am afraid of being asked about weaknesses from employers and recruiters. I feel that as a reference, I should put my coworker in a good light and not tarnish his reputation.



      The best thing I can come up with is:




      Out of my two and half years working with person X, his weaknesses
      were not made apparent to me. I have the utmost respect for person X.




      So how should I answer this question if the question is asked?






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