References

Nikkisun

I have worked part-time at the same company for four years, before that I worked for a few months for a company that went into liquidation and before that I was a stay-at-home mum.

I have applied for a second part-time job (need the extra money) and have an interview on Friday. They have asked me to take details of two referees. I can take details of my line manager in my current job but I'm not sure about the second referee. Is it ok to have both referees from my current job?

-BA-

If you only have your most recent employer as a reference that is the one they are most concerned about. The second one could potentially be a character reference. If you only had character references to rely upon it would be a bit more of an issue. Ideally your character reference would be from someone with some form of standing. Perhaps a friend with a professional job like lawyer, doctor, dentist, vicar, etc. Alternatively someone with their own business who can vouch for you is another good idea.

Nikkisun

Thanks - will sort out one work and one character reference.