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Clerical Officer Application - Include current manager as referee?

galgal07 · 2017-08-25 07:39:59

I am applying for a Clerical Officer position in a Public Body. The application forms requires the contact details of two referees. My current employer doesn't know I'm applying for other roles; do I include them as a referee on the application form and hope that they're only contacted if I get offered the job or am I…

25-08-2017 7:39am

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galgal07

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I am applying for a Clerical Officer position in a Public Body. The application forms requires the contact details of two referees. My current employer doesn't know I'm applying for other roles; do I include them as a referee on the application form and hope that they're only contacted if I get offered the job or am I safer to omit them?

Any advice would be great! Thanks.

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#2 25-08-2017 8:27am

Misguided1

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I wouldn't take the risk. As an employer, we have received numerous reference requests for people who are still in employment.
It can become extremely awkward for everyone.

You could put a note to say that if you are successful, you will provide details of your current employer.

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