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“Securing References Can Be Tricky If Usual Sources Aren’t an Option”

Filed under Interviewing, Job Search Process, Networking
Posted by Libraries, September 29, 2006
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Dana Mattioli, The Wall Street Journal (Eastern Edition), Aug 29, 2006, p. B7.

After being fired or leaving a job on poor terms, finding references can be challenging. This article describes a variety of options, such as talking to previous employers or a coworker. In certain situations, you can also try to remind your former boss of the good things you accomplished before the relationship went sour; this option might allow both of you to move on.

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