The question: Should I provide a lukewarm reference for my recently fired ex-manager to avoid awkwardness? Or should I tell him no, and if so, what is the code language to use? I can't say "Sorry, that won't be possible" for reasons outlined herein.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 5, 2013 -
40 answers
I am currently wanting to apply for some job openings within my field (library) and external. Per the norm, the employer wants at least one current work recommendation from a supervisor. The problem: at my workplace no employees are allowed to give work recommendations based on issues of legality that would make the library liable. How in the hell do I then put down a recommendation from a boss who likes me but will not do a recommendation? My previous job experience though not spotty was in retail with no promotion to speak of. I have been also using my professor(s) from grad school 6 years ago who happily remembers my scholastic performance. What would you do? Thanks for your thoughts.
posted by snap_dragon
on Mar 5, 2012 -
10 answers
What's the best way to recommend a friend for a job that I
know my institution will think she's overqualified for?
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posted by dlugoczaj
on Jun 24, 2010 -
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My uncle is trying to get an interview with a company that counts my lab among its (relatively few) clients. I have a contact within the company who is not in the HR department, nor the department he wants to work in. Realistically, can I help him get an interview/a job?
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posted by supercres
on Jun 14, 2010 -
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You are a paid writer/screenwriter/columnist/blogger. What can you tell me about how to best break into this profession?
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posted by the NATURAL
on Oct 12, 2009 -
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How should I approach my professors for recommendation/reference letters for a job that doesn't yet exist?
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posted by ElectricBlue
on Feb 18, 2009 -
7 answers
I loved
"Gig," and I'd like recommendations for more books to help with the "inside view" of various jobs. Bonus points for books that might also help me gauge what I'm good at.
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posted by producerpod
on Jul 16, 2008 -
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I am going to graduate school in the fall (for what should be about a five year stint) and am wondering what / if I should do about getting a recommendation from my current boss.
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posted by The Bishop of Turkey
on Jul 26, 2005 -
6 answers
Is it true that it's illegal for an employer to give an employee a reference beyond confirming that the person worked for the company over a certain period of time?
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posted by bonheur
on Jun 9, 2004 -
25 answers
