ReferencesI have been out of the workforce for the last 19 months, raising my son. In that time, I have returned to school to get my second bachelor' s degree in a different field, and I have moved to a new state. I am considering going back to work soon, perhaps part time. Due to the fact that I haven' t worked in a while and that I have moved, I find myself without references. How can I apply for a job with no one to verify my work experience? I' ve thought about volunteering, but I would have to pay for daycare and without a paying job, that would be quite difficult. They are really important because they act like a back up, or like a resort which enables you to go forward, if you know what I mean. It is true that you can write in your resume something like "references are available upon request", meaning you don' t have to actually place them, mention them literally in the resume, but if there' s one thing new employers like is their prospective employee' s past working history to be certified. Yes, you will need to have 3-5 references ready. Employers are more frequently checking references before offering a job, so you need to be prepared. Try to track down former colleagues -- it hasn' t been that long since you moved and I bet they would be happy to help you. Also, you don' t need to use supervisors only - how about professors from your school or your academic advisor? Anyone else in your community who can vouch for you? | |
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