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Character Reference

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  • 05-09-2016 3:09pm
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    dreoilin
    Registered Users Posts: 85 ✭✭


    Hi,

    I need a character reference for a new job I've been offered.

    It cannot come from my current employer/colleagues.

    I'm at a loss here. I asked my doctor for one, and she obliged, but the letter I received was minimal and not satisfactory.

    I haven't been involved in clubs/societies for years.

    I'm not close to anyone who owns a business.

    Any ideas on who I could ask?


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    bpmurray
    Registered Users Posts: 1,275 ✭✭✭bpmurray


    Why not from your current job? If you can't get one there, that's a definite red flag for your new employer.


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    Speedwell
    Registered Users Posts: 3,809 ✭✭✭Speedwell


    bpmurray wrote: »
    Why not from your current job? If you can't get one there, that's a definite red flag for your new employer.

    No, that's not true. Most employers understand that you might not be in a position to alert your existing employer to the fact that you're looking for a new job.


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    2RockMountain
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,012 ✭✭✭2RockMountain


    Any team sports coach? Any priest/doctor/garda friend of the family? Any teacher / lecturer that you were close to? Any voluntary organisation that you helped out?


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    dreoilin
    Registered Users Posts: 85 ✭✭dreoilin


    bpmurray wrote: »
    Why not from your current job? If you can't get one there, that's a definite red flag for your new employer.

    Since I've already provided references from my current employer she wants something from somewhere else too.


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    TrustedApple
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,678 ✭✭✭TrustedApple


    My old roommate needed one before and I gave him one they sent me a email asked me about him and I said what ever he wonted and after he got the job no questions asked.

    So ask someone you lived with it something like that.


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    Mrs OBumble
    Registered Users Posts: 25,970 ✭✭✭✭Mrs OBumble


    Are you involved in any sort of community organisation at all? Someone there would be the obvious start.

    Parish priest / Vicar / Pastor / Rabbi / whatever you're having (if you have even a vague link to one)

    GP. Lawyer. Accountant (If you have any of those.)

    Former school teacher / principal (depending on how old you are) or university lecturer.

    Friend - especially if they happen to be a guard or something.

    Neighbour, or someone from the management company of where you live.


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    BreadnBuddha
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,311 ✭✭✭BreadnBuddha


    dreoilin wrote: »
    Hi,

    I need a character reference for a new job I've been offered.

    It cannot come from my current employer/colleagues.

    I'm at a loss here. I asked my doctor for one, and she obliged, but the letter I received was minimal and not satisfactory.

    I haven't been involved in clubs/societies for years.

    I'm not close to anyone who owns a business.

    Any ideas on who I could ask?

    Get in contact with someone from the clubs/societies you were involved in.

    They can legitimately endorse your good character using terms such as

    "I have known the OP for 10/15/20 years through mutual interests in a sporting/social/community setting and I have found him to be dependable, conscientious and approachable in all our interactions. On that basis I would consider the OP to be of good character and would have no hesitation in recommending them for employment with your organisation.

    Should you wish to confirm this you can reach me by email at abc@xyz.internerd or via phone on 0123456789.

    Sincerely,

    Former acquaintance Blogs"

    No need for silly long letters of recommendation. A clear-cut 'Yep' is all they need.


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    Sound Bite
    Closed Accounts Posts: 788 ✭✭✭Sound Bite


    College lecturer or secondary school principal?


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    ongarboy
    Registered Users Posts: 5,201 ✭✭✭ongarboy


    I had a friend provide a character reference for me for my last job even though we had no professional relationship. Why not get a friend to do it? Have you rented recently - maybe a landlord could provide one.


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    aido79
    Registered Users Posts: 5,374 ✭✭✭aido79


    dreoilin wrote: »
    Hi,

    I need a character reference for a new job I've been offered.

    It cannot come from my current employer/colleagues.

    I'm at a loss here. I asked my doctor for one, and she obliged, but the letter I received was minimal and not satisfactory.

    I haven't been involved in clubs/societies for years.

    I'm not close to anyone who owns a business.

    Any ideas on who I could ask?

    Maybe try this:)

    https://youtu.be/SoZ41i2dSIw


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