bookworm_nat123 Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlettangel Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 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? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nadzy Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookworm_nat123 Posted April 10, 2014 Author Share Posted April 10, 2014 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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