Employer promised reference but won't give it

DVardysShadow

sugartooth wrote: »

Most employers expect references... I asked my previous job's supervisor for a personal reference and got the job now. My current employer knows I tried to get references for a second job, but do I need to tell him I've got the job?

Well, I would not be running around in circles to get references for an amployer whois is paying lunch and travel expenses only.

sugartooth

DVardysShadow wrote: »

Well, I would not be running around in circles to get references for an amployer whois is paying lunch and travel expenses only.

If I whine about this petty detail then I probably will remain in Tesco's stacking shelves for life, and the 1st class software engineering degree I have will eventually go in the bin.

[Deleted User]

They want references for a weekend, unpaid job?

If you are/were at uni, ask a prof or lecturer to provide a reference. That'll be better than a Tesco reference anyway

axomoxia

The last two software companies I worked for also refused to give anything other than a plain HR reference. From what I understand most companies will not give an old style reference anymore.

axomoxia

Actually why are you faffing around with these muppets? Keep the Tescos day job, start answering some questions on Stack Overflow, chip in to an open source project (find something on Sourceforge). Then stick that on your CV and try for a proper job.

What's your main skillset? Java / C# / C++ / SQL ?

You have a first !!!!!!. Try getting a job as a raw grad in '93 with a Richard the Third.....

TrickyWicky

sugartooth wrote: »

Is there anything I can do?

All sorts! Kippers stink to high heaven when they're hidden well

EDIT: For £10.99 I'll provide you a reference from Tricky's employment services (Now.. theres a thought for making some cash!)