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Forget it. Move on.
I got sick of the whole reference thing long ago and for years I have been telling people who ask for references one of the following depending on my mood:
(i) My most recent clients all operate "no references given" policies.
(ii) The only people who could give a reference at my most recent clients have left and I no longer have any contact with them.
(iii) My most recent work has been of a highly confidential nature and neither I nor any of my clients are at liberty to discuss it or even to confirm whether I was involved in the project (this one usually when there's a gap on the CV).
This has never caused a problem for anyone. -
Originally posted by The MasterForget it. Move on.
I got sick of the whole reference thing long ago and for years I have been telling people who ask for references one of the following depending on my mood:
(i) My most recent clients all operate "no references given" policies.
(ii) The only people who could give a reference at my most recent clients have left and I no longer have any contact with them.
(iii) My most recent work has been of a highly confidential nature and neither I nor any of my clients are at liberty to discuss it or even to confirm whether I was involved in the project (this one usually when there's a gap on the CV).
This has never caused a problem for anyone.
None of my private clients (direct) ever take up references, only recruiters do (or their end clients).Comment
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Originally posted by DennyI have good references and this client definitely wanted them and there was no way I would have been offered without them.Comment
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Originally posted by DennyThe agent told me the client was keen to take me on for a really good job, and asked me for references, but I accidentally sent them contact details for my previous clients as a rent boy. I've been chasing them every day to correct the situation, but the client won't respond.Comment
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