Job references from the UK
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I was thinking that, before I leave work in England next month, I might get some tame people I have worked with over the last 20 years to write general references for me.
Does that seem sensible? Has anyone else done similarly?
Any thoughts would be very welcome. Thanks.
Does that seem sensible? Has anyone else done similarly?
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Originally Posted by Rhodes
I was thinking that, before I leave work in England next month, I might get some tame people I have worked with over the last 20 years to write general references for me.
Does that seem sensible? Has anyone else done similarly?
Any thoughts would be very welcome. Thanks.![Smile](https://britishexpats.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Does that seem sensible? Has anyone else done similarly?
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Originally Posted by dingbat
I brought two references with me - UK Goverment references and all. Didn't help one iota, I was actually told they were "worthless" to a prospective Canadian employer. I would imagine if you are in a specialized field, then such references might be useful. It can't hurt to bring them I guess.
So have these been any help?...er...no, they're still in a box in the basement after a year and a half. And no, I don't have a canadian job.
Point is though that if I ever need them (and I live in hope
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When I got my first job they actually phoned back to the UK for a verbal reference, so that does happen. I've got my written references with me, but I've never used them.