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Advice Needed: Not sure what to do with this reference
I'm applying for a new retail sales job and the application form asks for 3 professional references. I want to list a reference for the most prestigous retail job I had at a major jewelry store in December 2009. We haven't kept in touch since my temporary position there expired in 12/09. Should I email/phone her to request if she'll be willing to be a reference for me? Having her on my reference list is important to me since the position I had there was the most distinguished of my career, but I don't know if she'll say yes or not since we were on friendly terms but not close. Also I left the company in good standing. What's the best thing to do?
TIA!
Re: Advice Needed: Not sure what to do with this reference
Thanks, Jennifer.
Now I'm worrying about how I should write the title of my email to her. Any suggestions to get her attention so she won't delete it?
Of course you should. What would your other option(s) be? Use her without her knowledge?
ETA: Why would she delete it? Just e-mail her, re-introduce yourself, and tell her you'd like to talk to her about being a reference for you.
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Maybe use someone else at the company then?
There are a million reasons that could have happened. It's worth a shot instead of fretting over the possibility of her not returning an e-mail.
Our little Irish rose came to us on March 5, 2010
Don't drink the water.
Disclaimer: I am not an MD. Please don't PM me with pregnancy-related questions. Ask your doctor.
I agree! It's worth a shot, she was your manager, after all, and it would be logical to use her as a reference.
This is also a good reason to keep in touch (at least marginally!) with your old contacts, especially ones that you might want as a reference!
Good luck!