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[BOLDasLOVE]

So, im looking for another job for after hsc and all, and i was wondering, should i put down on my resume that i had a previous job or not, seeing as though i didnt exactly get a reference or ask a manager to be a referee or anything like that as i reli wasnt thinking at the time, however i only worked there for about 6moths. If i did put it down on my resume though no contact details, like referee info, is that ok??......just that i dont want employeers to think i didnt get a reference cos i was sucky employee. Oh btw, how do u get a refernce? do emplyers just give them to you or do u ask for them at the end? .........THANX in advance

 

[Excalibur_]

Lots of places you can work without experience.

You don't necessarily need to put it down, just be prepared to explain yourself at interview.

 

[sweet_as]

Put down that you have worked - it will look good as usually an employer will go for the person with experience.

Regarding the reference, I did the same thing as you when I left, I had basically forgotton to ask for a reference or wether I could use the manager as a referee, I had worked at this place for only 5 months and left the job in September 2005.

Now when I was going for full time work a couple of weeks ago, I was required to give the details of my last employer so they could ring for a reference. All I did was ring my old employer up (first time I had spoken to anyone from the business for a year), and asked if it would be alright if they contacted him regarding me, and all was sweet, he agreed and it was good to catch up with him (it was a pretty kick ass place to work - nice people). So you may as well ring your old employer up and ask if they could be a reference as you are going for new work. (If you were a good employee, it is illegal for them to give you a bad reference anyway I think.)

Now if you can interpret that, hope it helps

 

[BOLDasLOVE]

hmm ok, so i put down that i didnt have work history on a resume i sent off to a couple places, cos im like to a friend, should i put it on, will thy think i suck seing as though i didnt get a ref? and hes like if they dont care about experience or not dws, but how stupid, i should have just put it on the resume ayy...i have an interveiw, and i was going to tell em about it, but i donno if that will make me look like the most hmmm "non attention to detail person ever".....i reli want this job, and i noe they dont require experience, im just worried itll come out latter on that i had a job...and then ill be like fired for lying......but hey, i havent even got the job yet, so who noes..im just talking bout hypertheticals ay......is it best to tell the employer, even though i will look stupid for not checking over my email before emailing it, or should i just go with it, i may not get the job, and then there would be no fear of being cought out for lying, or allternativly bu telling them i could boost my chances..though look like an i diot.....i guess maybe it depends on the employer ey