online job application?

[Becky]

Regarding Professional References:

I held my last job for a little over 10 years. While I was employed, we were instructed to NEVER provide references for another employee due to legal implications. HR would provide only the dates of employment. I can't remember if they said they would comment if we were eligible for rehire or on salary.

Any references I had earlier than the last 10 years are not available.

How do I provide references regarding my work?

I'm running into a similar issue. I've lost touch with everyone from my last job and it was so long ago that none of them could really present an accurate picture of me as a professional now. Are there collegues (internal or external) who would offer you a reference?

[Crankin]

My DH is a director in a company that employs a lot of people world wide. They have the same policy on references. However, he does give references for certain people. I think this must be done informally by a lot of people.
I just had lunch with my supervisor from my internship, as I am going to have to use her as a reference when I start looking for a new job in a month or two. I can't ask my current bosses, as they are being so nice to me, trying to think it will make me stay! They kind of know I am going to be paring down my caseload, so I don't want to cause any more stress.

[Becky]

Well, application submitted. It's a slightly confusing system, so I hope that I got it right. I was feeling super-nervous beforehand, but now that it's done, I'm excited. This has the potential to be really good for me.

Thanks for all of your help!!

[ny biker]

Well, application submitted. It's a slightly confusing system, so I hope that I got it right. I was feeling super-nervous beforehand, but now that it's done, I'm excited. This has the potential to be really good for me.

Thanks for all of your help!!

Good luck!!

Re: references and former colleagues, you might try looking for people on Linked In. I don't really use that site much, but I'm connected to a bunch of former coworkers there, and it's a fairly easy way to be able to reach people if you want to ask for a reference (or just say hi...).

[kajero]

I'm running into a similar issue. I've lost touch with everyone from my last job and it was so long ago that none of them could really present an accurate picture of me as a professional now. Are there collegues (internal or external) who would offer you a reference?

Unfortunately, no.