What do you put for references if you have none?

Here’s who to include instead:

1. Your Favorite Professor. Depending on how big your graduating class was, you may have a few professors you can think to ask, or you may have just one.
2. The Family Member or Friend You’ve Done Work For.
3. An Older Student You Shared a Class With.
4. A Leader From Your Past.

Can you find a job without references?

Do you need a reference to get a job? The short answer is yes, you need a reference to get a job. A reference should be someone from your professional or educational past or present (an employer, a professor, etc.)

Is it okay to not have references?

Employers have a right to be suspicious without good references, but you can try to calm their nerves and give them some extra assurance by showing them who you are as an employee. Then THEY can be your recent reference!

Is it possible to get a job without a reference?

The lack of references might not always hinder you from your job search, or from applying to some of the jobs that interest you. Instead, you could try to get the job you want without the professional references some employers may ask for. Provide previous work you’ve produced as a reference source.

When do you think you have no references?

(Well, when you “think” you have no references is probably a better way to phrase it). It’s hard to believe that someone wouldn’t have any references, unless they have never held a job before. If you’ve never held a job before, then you obviously wouldn’t have any professional references to list.

Are there any work related references for me?

The only other work related reference I had was an employee, but she is also my sister in law. I tried calling old contacts from 6 years ago and they are no longer in the business. I asked the employer if I could provide personal references or neighbors, and they said no.

When do you need a professional reference for a job?

By using people who can give specific examples of your work, credentials and reliability, you are giving your potential new employer great reasons to hire you. You may need to include a list of professional references when applying for a job, in addition to your resume and/or cover letter.