How To Ask For A Reference During Your Job Search
And yes, you should always ask first. Here’s why!
Bossed Up · Emilie Aries
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Show Notes
When you need a reference, what’s the first thing you do? Almost everyone looking for a new job will need a reference or two, and a former employer is the most common choice. However customary this exchange might be, though, no one appreciates having a reference call sprung on them without warning.
I recently received just such an out-of-the-blue reference check. The uncomfortable experience prompted me to pull together four tips for putting your best foot forward when you come to this point in your job search. Spoiler alert: it all starts with giving your reference a heads-up.
In today’s episode, I unpack some steps to make the most of your ask:
- Why a friendly reconnection is key
- Which job search details you’ll want to include
- How to check the temperature of your contact
- A bonus query for the bravest among us
Related Links:
- My LinkedIn Learning course, How To Leverage References, Recommendations, and Referrals to Advance Your Career - https://www.linkedin.com/learning/how-to-leverage-references-recommendations-and-referrals-to-advance-your-career/advance-your-career
- Bossed Up’s Job Search Resource Hub - https://www.bossedup.org/free-resources/job-search
- Bossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/
- Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/
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