I’ve applied for jobs a few times and this has always been a problem. Now that I’ve been out of college for a while it’s even more of a problem. I don’t have anyone from college that would even remember me. I can’t use my current coworkers because I don’t want my current employer to know I’m leaving until I have a new job lined up. I don’t keep in touch with old coworkers. I don’t do anything outside of work as far as volunteering or anything. I know I’m not supposed to use friends or family. Who is even left after that? The only people I have the contact info for are friends, family, and my current boss.

  • Aesthesiaphilia
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    21 year ago

    Electrical industry (electrician/maintenance/inspection/etc) here and I’ve never been asked. Probably depends on your area and how desperately they’re hiring.

    • @FoshezeOP
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      11 year ago

      Weird. I’m pretty close; I’m applying for a HVAC service tech job and they definitely ask for references.