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Needs Work But No References
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A neighbour who I have known to say hello to for 15 years has just told me she is trying to get a job but hasn't worked for over 20 years and has no references.
As far as I know she's a bit of recluse and hasn't been raising children, caring for someone or doing voluntary work during that time.
Is it going to be impossible for her to get an interview? I'd say she's in her early 60s so has a way to go before her pension kicks in.
As far as I know she's a bit of recluse and hasn't been raising children, caring for someone or doing voluntary work during that time.
Is it going to be impossible for her to get an interview? I'd say she's in her early 60s so has a way to go before her pension kicks in.
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Her C.V. should make it obvious to any potential employer that they cannot expect to get recent references for such a person – but that should not prevent them from considering her for a job.
It’s not like she will be applying for a senior position within a company; in any case many previous employers (including mine) will only confirm that you were employed by them between specified dates – if they were to give an opinion as to your suitability for a job, it could open them up to all sorts of potential issues.
It’s not like she will be applying for a senior position within a company; in any case many previous employers (including mine) will only confirm that you were employed by them between specified dates – if they were to give an opinion as to your suitability for a job, it could open them up to all sorts of potential issues.
I think she was angling for a reference from me but all I could in all honesty is that I know she has lived across the road for 15 years. Not much of a reference, is it?
In my experience employers state only the bare facts on the written reference but are willing to say much more over the phone, off the record.
She’s in an awkward position, it will be obvious she is only applying because she needs the money. Maybe that’s the best motivation
In my experience employers state only the bare facts on the written reference but are willing to say much more over the phone, off the record.
She’s in an awkward position, it will be obvious she is only applying because she needs the money. Maybe that’s the best motivation
Merely not having a prison record does not mean a person has had a law-abiding life, necessarily. Might be difficult to tell with a reclusive sort.
Perhaps she has had health problems and is being encouraged by the DWP to seek some employment now.
If she had any involvement with charity type work (even on line) that may be of interest to possible employers.
Unless barry gets involved in a more detailed chat with her it would be difficult for him to advise her, imo.
Perhaps she has had health problems and is being encouraged by the DWP to seek some employment now.
If she had any involvement with charity type work (even on line) that may be of interest to possible employers.
Unless barry gets involved in a more detailed chat with her it would be difficult for him to advise her, imo.
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