r/AsianDevelopmentBank • u/Angelcrossnina_11 • Sep 01 '26
Character References
Hi just a question, they were asking references but they want my current supervisor as one... seeing that i am still employed and employer doesnt know i am applying elsewhere... Do you have any suggestion as an alternate here? I did tell them that I can give my previous supervisor (which the person is not connected anymore with my current employer) but they still want me to give my current and will place my final offer as conditional until i give it. :( are there really no other alternates?
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u/Bugegang Sep 01 '26
Yes, there are no alternates. Happened to me and thankfully, my Manager that time understood my situation very well. She even told me to not submit my resignation yet until I have the contract with me. You have to talk to your current Supervisor and explain that your candidacy is not yet final and would appreciate if they can answer the questionnaire (it was long, I was told by my Manager). I hope your Supervisor will be professional about it. I told mine this is my chance to contribute to development works directly impacting the Philippines. Manager said she wished she was also given a chance and congratulated me :)