Comments on: How do I get a reference? My first job interview? http://www.massemailinglist.com/2008/12/how-do-i-get-a-reference-my-first-job-interview/ mass email list Fri, 18 May 2012 11:49:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 By: Cool Lucy http://www.massemailinglist.com/2008/12/how-do-i-get-a-reference-my-first-job-interview/#comment-488 Cool Lucy Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:15:12 +0000 http://www.massemailinglist.com/2008/12/how-do-i-get-a-reference-my-first-job-interview/#comment-488 ask your professors to write you a recommendation letter and bring them with you. if you don't get them back by the interview day, tell them that it's in the works, give them the contact info of the professors, and fax it to the interviewer as soon as you receive them. ask your professors to write you a recommendation letter and bring them with you. if you don’t get them back by the interview day, tell them that it’s in the works, give them the contact info of the professors, and fax it to the interviewer as soon as you receive them.

]]> By: splitonsevens http://www.massemailinglist.com/2008/12/how-do-i-get-a-reference-my-first-job-interview/#comment-487 splitonsevens Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:14:06 +0000 http://www.massemailinglist.com/2008/12/how-do-i-get-a-reference-my-first-job-interview/#comment-487 Some companies will prefer to make phone contact with the person(s) you list as a reference so provide a phone or email contact for each one you list. Letters are good, especially if you anticipate it will be hard to reach the person, but most often not necessary. If you've had any employment, list someone who is familiar with your work (even if it is not applicable to the job you now seek.) Most HR offices will only give dates, so if you can list someone who knows your general work ethic, such as a direct supervisor or esteemed co-worker, that is usually helpful. Some companies will prefer to make phone contact with the person(s) you list as a reference so provide a phone or email contact for each one you list. Letters are good, especially if you anticipate it will be hard to reach the person, but most often not necessary. If you’ve had any employment, list someone who is familiar with your work (even if it is not applicable to the job you now seek.) Most HR offices will only give dates, so if you can list someone who knows your general work ethic, such as a direct supervisor or esteemed co-worker, that is usually helpful.

]]> By: David B http://www.massemailinglist.com/2008/12/how-do-i-get-a-reference-my-first-job-interview/#comment-486 David B Mon, 05 Jan 2009 02:07:45 +0000 http://www.massemailinglist.com/2008/12/how-do-i-get-a-reference-my-first-job-interview/#comment-486 If they want a reference, then provide them with the contact information for your reference (mailing address, phone, best time to contact). There is no correct format, just a separate sheet of paper with all the information. If you need a reference letter, and have only a short period of time, send the person who will write your letter a sample reference letter. Or better yet, write the reference letter and have them look it over, change some stuff and sign it. That might be easier. Again, let your reference know if you put them down as a reference and send thank you notes to anyone who writes you a letter. Good luck on your job interview! If they want a reference, then provide them with the contact information for your reference (mailing address, phone, best time to contact). There is no correct format, just a separate sheet of paper with all the information.

If you need a reference letter, and have only a short period of time, send the person who will write your letter a sample reference letter. Or better yet, write the reference letter and have them look it over, change some stuff and sign it. That might be easier.

Again, let your reference know if you put them down as a reference and send thank you notes to anyone who writes you a letter. Good luck on your job interview!

]]> By: Tris H http://www.massemailinglist.com/2008/12/how-do-i-get-a-reference-my-first-job-interview/#comment-485 Tris H Sat, 03 Jan 2009 09:04:50 +0000 http://www.massemailinglist.com/2008/12/how-do-i-get-a-reference-my-first-job-interview/#comment-485 Ask them for a letter. If you cant get that get the basics. Perhaps a phone interview. Ask them for a letter. If you cant get that get the basics. Perhaps a phone interview.

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