What should I do if my company won’t give me a reference? Just my job title and the duration spent there. It’s important that I get the reference for my new job.
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What should I do if my company won’t give me a reference? Just my job title and the duration spent there. It’s important that I get the reference for my new job.
You are better off without your boss’ references. They may even end up giving you a cold one that may be hurting you more and hinder you from getting a good job. When you decide to switch, simply state to your new employer that you left after disagreeing over a negotiation and provide names of senior colleagues that can back that up. Be professional about what you say on your old job.
Do you have coworkers who could vouche for your professional skills for you? These can be a great resource. It’s not unheard of to refuse to use your boss as a reference, especially in situations when someone is job hunting before they leave their current job. If you went to grad school, I’d greatly consider using your advisor as your top reference. I still list mine as a reference and it’s been a few years.