I will return the favor if you need it. I'm not looking hard for a job yet, but this summer and later in the year I will be and I just don't have references. Thanks for reading.
i'll help out if i can! of course i might not be such a great fit and you might not be able to come up with a fake relationship to you...but yea, just PM me if you want
Sure, I can be a reference if you want. In fact I think we should start up a SAS reference chain for anyone here who needs a reference for something. It really sucks that this can become an obstacle for people but I can definitely relate to this situation. Like to see fellow SA people get a fair shot.
This is a great idea, especially for those who have had long "breaks" between employment due to SA. IIt's very hard to have enough references on applications as they usually want at least three.
I just want to say that this is one of the best ideas ever!
:agree Getting references are the hardest part of getting a job. Whenever I fill out an application I can never think of more than two references and one of them is my brother in law who I list as a "family friend".
The kind of connection I had in mind was that if anyone can claim self-employed in any way (which most of us could fib) then you just say you worked with this random person and they'll have to take your word for it. I do some self-employed work online so I can say I worked with just about anyone in the world lol.
Feel free to PM me. I will be a reference for anybody, just gotta get our story straight first!
Anyone who needs a reference, send me a PM, I'll help you out.
Here's what I'll need:
- Tell me the specific work relationship we're supposed to have. It could be something simple, like saying that I paid you for school tutoring, helped me edit manuscripts, or we collaborated on freelance writing together.
I could probably even say I was a former roommate and confirm that you were a responsible worker & always paid your share of the rent. It could be almost anything, it's up to you to decide.
- We can use fake names or real names along with our phone numbers, doesn't matter to me.
Contact me if interested and we'll figure it out. I currently need 3 references. The first 3 who reply will also be able to list me as a reference if they want.
I'm in need of references coming up soon. Would anyone be kind enough to help a newbie out?
I would gladly return the favor in the future.
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