Job Interview

[Marilyn. 340]

I have a job interview on Tuesday ..... it is for an organization called Senior Helpers..... they hire people to go into older people's homes to be a companion or help with household chores etc...

they lady asked me if I had 2 personal references and 2 work references.... do you think the personal references could be from family members, like my sis-in-law??

or I could get a reference from a family friend back in Canada... do you think they just want a phone number or do they want some kind of letter??

I do have 2 work references... just phone numbers to call though... although the one reference is from about 10 years ago.. is that too old?? I know they would give me a glowing reference, I was with that family for almost 3 years........

I have never really been to a formal job interview before....

[payxibka 10,047]

I think they prefer personal references be from other than family but if that is all you have what else can you do. A business reference from 10 yrs ago is not too old in my opinion. I would provide phone numbers and address if you have it and if they want they will call......

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

In my experience so far all they ask for are phone numbers. Not letters or addresses.

And as for personal references, I've never been asked... so I don't know.

[Mononoke28 135]

All you need to give them is names and phone numbers, e-mails if you have them. What will most likely happen is they will call each one of them and ask questions about you. The best thing to do is give your references a heads up that they might get a call regarding this issue so they're not surprised when they answer the phone. Also, this helps them get ready for any questions your future employer may have about you.

And yes, personal references can be family members unless they specifically say they have to be non-related.

Diana

[SteveLaura 0]

Just don't give Master Troll as a personal reference. I learnt the hard way. PETA never phoned me back after that.

Good Luck!

[Ban Hammer 13,656]

Just don't give Master Troll as a personal reference. I learnt the hard way. PETA never phoned me back after that.

Good Luck!

tell me about it. i had him listed as a reference for a fbi job

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

Just don't give Master Troll as a personal reference. I learnt the hard way. PETA never phoned me back after that.

Good Luck!

tell me about it. i had him listed as a reference for a fbi job

LOL and I ululated on the phone!

[Chica Yeyé 41]

I have a job interview on Tuesday ..... it is for an organization called Senior Helpers..... they hire people to go into older people's homes to be a companion or help with household chores etc...

they lady asked me if I had 2 personal references and 2 work references.... do you think the personal references could be from family members, like my sis-in-law??

or I could get a reference from a family friend back in Canada... do you think they just want a phone number or do they want some kind of letter??

I do have 2 work references... just phone numbers to call though... although the one reference is from about 10 years ago.. is that too old?? I know they would give me a glowing reference, I was with that family for almost 3 years........

I have never really been to a formal job interview before....

You can absolutely give references from Canadian folks, I did that. Explain to the interviewer that you recently moved, etc. Check out the career websites for information on how to handle the interview questions and the like. I'm sure you'll do fantastic my dear friend!!!!

[mawilson 2,133]

they lady asked me if I had 2 personal references and 2 work references.... do you think the personal references could be from family members, like my sis-in-law??

VJ family members?

[rebeccajo 14]

Marilyn -

Good luck with that! Just give them what you've got - that's all you can do. I don't think references from 10 years ago are too old either.

[Chica Yeyé 41]

Marilyn -

Good luck with that! Just give them what you've got - that's all you can do. I don't think references from 10 years ago are too old either.

They are not -- but make sure you have their current phone numbers and all that jazz.

[Marilyn. 340]

dang, I just did a search to see if the number I have for one of my work references is current and thier number shows up with a totally different name and address but in the same town....

[Marilyn. 340]

ok I have one work reference all lined up.. I messaged one of the kids I use to babysit and she is going to ask her parents if it is ok but she is sure it will be....

I really miss that family... I was almost part of the family those 3 years i worked for them ... I did keep in contact for awhile but then we lost touch... but a few months ago I found 3 of the kids on Facebook...

now I just have to figure out another job reference seeing as how I have no number now for the other one...

[Marilyn. 340]

ok, I thought of another couple that I could possibly use a work reference but they are from long time ago too..

I am also working on getting reference form the prison I used to work at but I am guessing these people want references that have to do with care giving...

[Marilyn. 340]

ok, I thought of another couple that I could possibly use a work reference but they are from long time ago too..

I am also working on getting reference form the prison I used to work at but I am guessing these people want references that have to do with care giving...

I found an email address for this other couple and I am just waiting to hear back...

I remember shortly after I left them the lady gave me this awesome reference letter.. I have no idea if i still have it.. will have to do a search for it later...