References on application form

DCFC79

On the form it says "Please give names and addresses of two referees (one of which must be a previous employer):"

when it says previous employer it means exactly that right as opposed to current employer

LittleVoice

Well, if there are two referees, one could be present employer and the other a previous employer.

If the organisation is one which seeks references before an interview then it would be sensible not to give your current employer in any case (unless you are in a declared redundancy situation).

Anihilator

You should always give your current employer - although feel free to state not to approach until an offer is made.

The only exception imo would be if it was a very short term stop gap and you were offering a recent more relevant reference in its place.

DCFC79

LittleVoice wrote: »

Well, if there are two referees, one could be present employer and the other a previous employer.

If the organisation is one which seeks references before an interview then it would be sensible not to give your current employer in any case (unless you are in a declared redundancy situation).

yes it asks for 2 referees, ok thanks, previously ive put my current employer down and a lecturer from college or would a previous employer be better

LittleVoice

Who you give as referees depends on a number of things. For instance if you have been in your current job for a short while only, then your previous employer might be a better choice. If your college lecturer could give a reference which is highly relevant to the job you are seeking now, then that could be better than an earlier employer. Think about what the referees could actually say about you which would be of interest to the recruiting organisation.

The wording of the original application form may just be their attempt at ensuring that they do receive a work-related reference and not just personal references.

DCFC79

LittleVoice wrote: »

Who you give as referees depends on a number of things. For instance if you have been in your current job for a short while only, then your previous employer might be a better choice. If your college lecturer could give a reference which is highly relevant to the job you are seeking now, then that could be better than an earlier employer. Think about what the referees could actually say about you which would be of interest to the recruiting organisation.

The wording of the original application form may just be their attempt at ensuring that they do receive a work-related reference and not just personal references.

Thanks little voice, yes my curent job ive only ben in for at least 6 months so yes my previous employer of 2 years would be a better option, id not thought of it like that,