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Agency References

When you work through an agency is it correct that once you leave that position you get a reference from the agency rather than from the company you were at?

What type of references do agencies give - just confirming that you worked there and that's it?

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  • dickydonkin
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    edited 3 March 2010 at 12:33PM
    When you work through an agency is it correct that once you leave that position you get a reference from the agency rather than from the company you were at?

    What type of references do agencies give - just confirming that you worked there and that's it?

    Usually - well based on my experience - yes.

    However, if you built up a good working relation with the agencies client while you were there, there is nothing to stop you contacting them for either a reference or ask them if you can give a company contact to any future prospective employer - they can only say no!

    BTW - it is always courteous to ask anyone if they are prepared to be contacted for a reference.
  • ok thank you
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