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references help please

hi there, i was wondering if anyone could help. i have been in same job for past 12 years,but am now redundant and seeking work my problem is i dont know who i should put as reference for job held before my last as company has changed and its been so long since i worked for them. my work record has been good and worked for most employers a long time now i find i have no contacts to refer new employers to. if anyone has had this experience i would welcome advice. thank you in advance.

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  • WhiteHorse
    WhiteHorse Posts: 2,492 Forumite
    Just put 'Personnel Manager' and leave it at that.
    "Never underestimate the mindless force of a government bureaucracy
    seeking to expand its power, dominion and budget"
    Jay Stanley, American Civil Liberties Union.
  • SarEl
    SarEl Posts: 5,683 Forumite
    Check that it has to be a second employers reference. Most employers are happy to accept one (current or last if you have left) plus someone else who knows you well.
  • Emmzi
    Emmzi Posts: 8,658 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    a reference from over 12 years ago would be no use to me.

    Who do you know that is an "upstanding member of the community" and can vouch? sports club? councillor? PTA? what have you been involved in outside work?
    Debt free 4th April 2007.
    New house. Bigger mortgage. MFWB after I have my buffer cash in place.
  • peadars
    peadars Posts: 37 Forumite
    thank you emmzi, this is what i thought and i have put a company director who knows me very well and can give a reference of me as a person.he is an"upstanding member of the community " as you say.thanks again its nice to know that there are people who take the time to help others with advice.
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