I got a call today from someone in human resources at the hospital I had my interview at. She said that they have tried contacting my 3rd reference listed--which is a teacher of mine--and has not heard a response yet. I asked this teacher if I could use her as a reference before I had the interview, so she knows I put her down. I put down her e-mail and her office phone number, which is what she said to use. And the hospital said they left a couple messages with her and emailed her--and nothing.
School is out now, but she said they tried emailing at the end of last week--and school ended Friday, so that should've gotten to her at least! I tried e-mailing her today and also left her a message.
I think I have her cell phone number at home somewhere, because this teacher is going to be my clinical instructor starting in 2 weeks when we start clinicals, and I'm pretty sure she gave us her cell number in case we can't make clinicals that day or something.
Should I wait until I get home to look for that, or try to find another reference? Will it look bad if I try to find another reference? I have another teacher I could email/call, but it might be the same situation if no one's at school right now. I hope this doesn't ruin me getting the internship!
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I agree, I would give another reference. If the other reference is a teacher, when you talk to them just ask for a definite contact they can be reached at, since school is out now...
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