personal references - help needed please

[bookworm_nat123]

Hi all,

We have just employed a member of staff who proved herself whilst working as a parent volunteer, she is just about to start her level 3 as well.

I am sending out reference requests but the problem I have is that she has not been employed for a long time (stay at home mum previously) and so the typical reference sheet I have seen before isn't really relevant as she hasn't got an employment history as such.

What would be a suitable reference request to send?

Thanks for your help xx

[Guest]

If she hasn't worked at all previously then maybe character references?

 

If she has worked before, albeit in a role very unlike the one she is about to take on can you ask about attendance, punctuality attitude team work etc?

[Guest nadzy]

I would definitely get a character reference from someone who is not family. Make sure that the person has known her for a decent amount of time, 2 years plus.

[bookworm_nat123]

Thanks everyone,

 

excuse my ignorance but what do you ask when asking for a character reference. Do just ask them to write the reference or do you give them a tick sheet kind of style?

xx