HELP! I have NO references to put down on my application!
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<p>You've made it to the final step in the recruitment process - you might be the final candidate OR you might still be up against someone else. But what happens when you have no suitable people to put down as a reference?</p><p>In this week's episode Emma and Sarah answer a conundrum sent in by a listener who feels like they have no options for references due to bouncing between jobs and industries and not staying in touch with former employers. </p><p>We share our tips for hitting up old bosses for references, explain why requesting a statement of service can be a good plan B and brainstorm ideas on how you can begin to secure some solid references - because this problem isn't going to go away on it's own!</p><p>🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to to Lori who bought us 5 coffees!</p><p>"Emma and Sarah, words cannot express how much I appreciate you both and the impact you made on me landing my new job. I was laid off from my job after working for the same company for 27 years. While I stayed positive and hopeful that I would eventually find a great role, my confidence (in all areas of my life) plummeted! If the company I dedicated so much of myself did not choose me, who would?! I listened to your podcasts every time I went to the gym (which made me more eager to go! win!) and took away something from every episode. It was the "best bits" exercise that turned everything around for me. After writing all of them down and connecting them to skills and qualifications so I could speak to them in interviews, I realised I DO have value to bring to an organisation. My next screening interviews progressed to seconds, thirds, fourths, and ultimately- offers! I am so excited to start my new role on August 5th and I owe a lot of it to both of you! Thank you!”</p><p>🎧 Listen to our other episodes on references here:</p><p><a href="https://player.captivate.fm/episode/c3d9051d-a9d9-49ef-9442-32a373b30652/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://player.captivate.fm/episode/c3d9051d-a9d9-49ef-9442-32a373b30652/</a></p><p><a href="https://player.captivate.fm/episode/8ef90c99-2e4a-4fb0-b971-4bc71420cfb6/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://player.captivate.fm/episode/8ef90c99-2e4a-4fb0-b971-4bc71420cfb6/</a></p><p>📄 To get step by step help with your interview prep on demand check out our Interview Academy <a href="https://www.interviewboss.com.au/interview-academy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.interviewboss.com.au/interview-academy</a></p><p>☕ Did our podcast help you out? Want to say thank you in coffee form? Shout us a virtual coffee here: <a href="http://www.buymeacoffee.com/interviewboss" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.buymeacoffee.com/interviewboss</a></p><p>📄 To book an interview coaching session with Sarah, go to <a href="http://www.interviewboss.com.au/coaching" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.interviewboss.com.au/coaching</a> </p><p>💌 Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/interviewboss/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>💻 Check out our website for free jobseeker resources</p><p><a href="https://dashboard.whooshkaa.com/567c163a/episodes/735473/www.interviewboss.com.au" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.interviewboss.com.au</a></p>
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