Who can I use as a character reference when given these constraints

danielgalway

Hi all,

I am filling out a form for a job I will be starting in September and it is asking for a character reference. Specifically, it wants details on a professional person who can provide a character reference. It can't be a spouse/partner, relation, previous employer or anyone associated with my education.

This rules out so many people. I was considering to put down my sister's boyfriend. I've known him for nearly 5 years now, he is not a relation or related to my education in any way.

Any help is greatly appreciated, I can't seem to think of anyone.

EchoIndia

A family friend who also has some professional standing, if you can think of someone on those lines.

Turtyturd

Co-worker.

CIARAN_BOYLE

danielgalway wrote: »

Hi all,

I am filling out a form for a job I will be starting in September and it is asking for a character reference. Specifically, it wants details on a professional person who can provide a character reference. It can't be a spouse/partner, relation, previous employer or anyone associated with my education.

This rules out so many people. I was considering to put down my sister's boyfriend. I've known him for nearly 5 years now, he is not a relation or related to my education in any way.

Any help is greatly appreciated, I can't seem to think of anyone.

your solicitor, doctor or accountant maybe if you have any of those.

pillphil

It doesn't sound like you can't use any good friend of yours who works in a profession. That's what I used when I needed a similar reference.

Lady is a tramp

If you've ever done voluntary work, a reference from someone involved with that could work.

What's your sister's boyfriend's profession?

Manach

If a regular member of a religious community, a priest or minister ?

Mrs OBumble

Sports coach or manager. Music teacher. Scout leader. Volunteer coordinator. Choir director. Drama society chairperson.

Whoever there is from whatever activity you do.

Miaireland

What about your GP?

Creamy Goodness

Your mentor?