I asked a job related question the other day on here and got some really helpful answers, so I was hoping you all could give me some further insight into this.
Basically, I have a chronic illness which means I spend most of my time at home and I’m largely disconnected from other people and don’t really have anything in the way of references. I’ve owned my own business for the last several years selling products online, but that business has been declining for awhile and I’m looking into customer service type jobs that I could do from home.
If a company asks for references, how would I work around that?
Use your friends.
If it doesn’t ask for a “professional reference,” that’s on them. Shit, use your mom.
This. Use friends, colleagues, people you know, that know you well and would be able to answer questions about your personality and work habits. The rest of the answers in the comments are not good advice.
What about in the absence or care of those due to being a more private person? It’s always felt somewhat strange to give a stranger some personal contacts simply to vouch for you…Or maybe that’s just me.
So much this! I think using references is bullshit so ask anyone you trust to have your back