I apply for a job, they request references (direct supervisor) of my current company, but my boss do not know that I'm intend to leave. Can I put my colleague or ex-colleague as references?
Low Li Peng•5 tahun yang lepas
If your boss doesn't know you're looking, then you could be out of luck. Not to worry, because you could have a few alternatives: colleagues, clients, and former supervisors. In this case, it's not about who you know, but what they -- your referees -- know about your performance.
An alternative is to provide the name of someone with whom you've worked closely, such as a colleague or a client, who has specific knowledge about your qualifications and the quality of your work. If you provide a colleague's name, be upfront about why you're not listing your boss as a reference. Either it's company policy that prohibits supervisors from giving references or you would feel more comfortable providing the colleague's name, especially if you're still employed by the company and your job search is a secret.
Reassure the recruiter or hiring manager who's checking references that your colleague can attest to your qualifications and skills. Hope it helps.
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If your boss doesn't know you're looking, then you could be out of luck. Not to worry, because you could have a few alternatives: colleagues, clients, and former supervisors. In this case, it's not about who you know, but what they -- your referees -- know about your performance.
An alternative is to provide the name of someone with whom you've worked closely, such as a colleague or a client, who has specific knowledge about your qualifications and the quality of your work. If you provide a colleague's name, be upfront about why you're not listing your boss as a reference. Either it's company policy that prohibits supervisors from giving references or you would feel more comfortable providing the colleague's name, especially if you're still employed by the company and your job search is a secret.
Reassure the recruiter or hiring manager who's checking references that your colleague can attest to your qualifications and skills. Hope it helps.
To learn more, you can chat with me for more resume & interview tips: https://www.askpro.my/expert/MvbmBV5RdY