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Who can I use as a character reference when given these constraints

  • 03-07-2016 12:29PM
    #1
    danielgalway
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 167 ✭✭


    Hi all,

    I am filling out a form for a job I will be starting in September and it is asking for a character reference. Specifically, it wants details on a professional person who can provide a character reference. It can't be a spouse/partner, relation, previous employer or anyone associated with my education.

    This rules out so many people. I was considering to put down my sister's boyfriend. I've known him for nearly 5 years now, he is not a relation or related to my education in any way.

    Any help is greatly appreciated, I can't seem to think of anyone.
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  • #2
    EchoIndia
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,409 ✭✭✭EchoIndia


    A family friend who also has some professional standing, if you can think of someone on those lines.


  • #3
    Turtyturd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,404 ✭✭✭✭Turtyturd


    Co-worker.


  • #4
    CIARAN_BOYLE
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,595 ✭✭✭✭CIARAN_BOYLE


    danielgalway wrote: »
    Hi all,

    I am filling out a form for a job I will be starting in September and it is asking for a character reference. Specifically, it wants details on a professional person who can provide a character reference. It can't be a spouse/partner, relation, previous employer or anyone associated with my education.

    This rules out so many people. I was considering to put down my sister's boyfriend. I've known him for nearly 5 years now, he is not a relation or related to my education in any way.

    Any help is greatly appreciated, I can't seem to think of anyone.
    your solicitor, doctor or accountant maybe if you have any of those.


  • #5
    pillphil
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 793 ✭✭✭pillphil


    It doesn't sound like you can't use any good friend of yours who works in a profession. That's what I used when I needed a similar reference.


  • #6
    Lady is a tramp
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,208 ✭✭✭Lady is a tramp


    If you've ever done voluntary work, a reference from someone involved with that could work.

    What's your sister's boyfriend's profession?


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  • #7
    Manach
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 9,834 Mod ✭✭✭✭Manach


    If a regular member of a religious community, a priest or minister ?


  • #8
    Mrs OBumble
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,714 ✭✭✭✭Mrs OBumble


    Sports coach or manager. Music teacher. Scout leader. Volunteer coordinator. Choir director. Drama society chairperson.

    Whoever there is from whatever activity you do.


  • #9
    Miaireland
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,066 ✭✭✭Miaireland


    What about your GP?


  • #10
    Creamy Goodness
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,447 ✭✭✭✭Creamy Goodness


    Your mentor?


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