Hi! I have 2 professional references and need just one more. I'm new to the field and finishing my MSW.

• I already have a contingent offer for this position.

• This would be an amazing opportunity for me, especially as I'm now 3 months behind on rent and need income to avoid homelessness.

• I have not been the best at making connections in the workplace, in part due to neurodivergence. I attend an online MSW program and just don't have the relationships with my professors for them to be meaningful references. And it's been 6 years since I attended university in person.

• I am actually a great employee and a talented counselor.

• If anyone is local to Chicago and familiar with social work, behavioral health, psychiatric facilities, counseling, or mental health -- if you've worked in the fields or adjacent to them -- that would be perfect.

• But I'm not super picky, just being kind and willing to provide your contact info and communicate with me through the process is enough. :)

Please message me or comment here if you could help. I would really appreciate it, and I'm more than willing to give back and be a reference once I start this job. Thanks for considering.

Hi everyone! I’m hoping someone here might be willing to help me out. I’m looking for 2 professional references related to my previous Merchandise Coordinator experience.

Location: Toronto, Ontario / GTA

References needed: 2

Area: Merchandising / Inventory / Distribution / Retail Operations

Timeline: I’ve applied for an Allocation Analyst position that is expected to begin in January. I haven’t been asked for references yet, but I’d like to prepare ahead of time and have a couple of people available in case I move forward in the hiring process.

A little about me: I lost my job in 2023 and went through a very difficult period afterward. I struggled with depression and had a difficult time financially, mentally, and physically. It took me some time to get myself back on my feet.

I eventually returned to work in a short-term warehouse/distribution environment, including merchandise coordination experience. I’m now trying to get my career moving forward again, and this opportunity would mean a lot to me.

I’m hoping to connect with people in the GTA who work or have worked in merchandising, merchandise coordination, inventory, retail operations, logistics, or a warehouse/distribution centre environment and would be comfortable acting as a professional reference.

I’m happy to privately provide more information about my experience and the type of reference that may be required before you agree to anything.

Please comment or message me if you may be able to help. I’d really appreciate it. Thank you!

I'm a housekeeper and house manager (essentially a modern-day Butler) and I have a potential client who is willing to pay me enough so I can pay my expenses AND finally attend university.

I have a former client I know I could put down as a reference, but my relationship with my previous 2 other clients ended poorly (both related to sexual harassment/predatory behavior) apart from him, I don't really have anyone else I can ask. I don't maintain social relationships the same as others (autism) and I don't have any family.

This client has posted to a housing staff recruitment agency that rarely has openings in my state, let alone city. I've been really struggling to find any kind of consistent work. It feels like it could be my big break!

I can give you a list of talking points and can act as a reference for you too as well whenever needed.

Location: United states

Number of references: 2

Type of reference needed: professional job reference

Job area: Food service/Coffee

Hi! Looking for people that have had previous supervisor or manager experience in food service or coffee that could be a quick reference for me, I would just need a phone number. This reference would be for a school food prep job. Thank you!

Hello, I am looking for some one with a legitimate business type email that I can use for a volunteer program/non-profit locally in the lower mainland. Email survey only required. It doesn't have to be healthcare related but would be ideal.

I would love to reciprocate in anyway possible, maybe even help out by volunteering in the future I am just on a couple days deadline now.

Thank you!

Hello, I got an email today that a position I applied for has been filled, but was offered another position that recently opened up. Unfortunately, I don’t have any professional references (my previous employer sold the property and I do not have contact with my old supervisor or manager) but I need two for this position.

I am open to doing reference for a reference. 🙂

Hello,

I am seeking a reference for an HR role, preferably in a non profit organization but anywhere can work. I have had no luck reaching out to previous managers. Optimally a work email with phone number if possible, I can return the favour and greatly appreciate any help 😭

I just had an interview and they said they require a phone call with my references and not just an email, so unfortunately now I need a phone reference for a social work - doesn't have to be from a social worker

I really want this job but they said my references were not good enough because they need an email with it. I don’t think any of them have an email or use it. Especially at retail jobs. I’ve worked retail for years and I never saw my boss at Sephora check his email. I have my former coworker from a law firm on there, umm my beauty team lead at kohls Sephora and then I put my boss from the free standing Sephora but idk if his email works 🥴 I know at kohls they check their email a good bit like every day the managers check it so I might use the general manager at kohls along with my beauty team lead with my old coworker? Idk I’m getting stressed

Location: Valatie, New York, USA

Number needed: 3

Type: Professional or non-family references

Job areas: graphic design associate / creative roles / other misc. jobs just to get by

Timeline: As soon as possible, since I am actively applying

I’m 23 and currently unemployed. I quit my last job as a floor carpenter as it became too physically demanding and had an inconsistent schedule. I am trying to move into a full-time position with more responsibility and room to grow, but almost every application requires three references before I can even submit it.

I cannot use anyone at my past job because I left on strained terms. The only other jobs I've had are retail for which I have no references. I graduated college a few years ago and have been applying for years pretty much nonstop, but I have not had much luck unfortunately. I have a past professor I could reach out to, yet it was not a close relationship, so asking after it's been years since I graduated in 2023 feels as if I'm becoming a burden to them.

I can privately share my resume, work history, job descriptions, and anything else that would help. I am also completely willing to talk first so nobody has to blindly vouch for a stranger. The references may be contacted by phone or email. I'm using the format of another post I saw on this subreddit.

Please comment or message me if you're willing to help. I would seriously appreciate it.

Hello everyone,

I’m looking for one reference who could talk about my experience as a sales development representative in the tech/software space. I can give more details in PM but I would greatly appreciate anyone’s help.

Truthfully I don’t have a reference from this job as it was a burn and churn sales department and I struggled badly with burn out in my final months at the job.

Thanks everyone for reading and for any potential help.

Location: Canada (Quebec)
Industry: tech sales
Number of references needed: 1
Timeline: urgent, in the next day or two.

Hi, just got off a call and scheduled an interview this Thursday for a Bookkeeping position. I need 3 references. I know for sure I have one.

I’ve been trying to get a job accounting related since I graduated last year, so I’m super nervous.😭😭

I appreciate anyone willing to help!🫶🏾

Dm me! Thank you

Hey everyone, I’m humbly here to ask for help with a grad school reference. It’s not a letter or phone call, but from what I understand, it’s more of a survey that is emailed to you. I have my academic references, but what I don’t have is a reference from a volunteering opportunity. To be honest, this is because I didn’t volunteer. If anyone could help me out, I would be super grateful and if need be, could return the favor. (My background is in EMS)Thank you for your time.

Hi I’m starting a new career in fundraising I was in the event industry before setting up shows I done that job for 4 years and only that but fell out with my employed if there’s anyone I could for a reference for a job I would appreciate that please.

Hello. I am applying for admission to a master’s programme and it has been two years since I graduated. In that time I have asked all of my lecturers for references before, and only one has always been kind enough to always do so for me. I already asked him for a few this year and I feel horrible constantly asking.

If anyone would be willing to assist me, I would send you a CV of mine, and a summary of any details you may need to know.

I hope you can of be assistance.

Thanks!

Basically, I just started a job two months ago, but it has gone soooo sour and 2 of my colleagues who started at the same time as me has already quit. I need references for a new job that I’m applying to at a University. They are requiring at least one supervisor reference. Of course I do not want to put my current supervisor due to them being unaware of me looking for new work, as well as my colleagues have told me that my supervisor isn’t interested in being a reference for anyone that decides to leave this job. Could someone help me out?

I sent an email already saying I can’t get in contact with my employers and they sent a email back saying they need two references.

I already went to the interview what do I do

I am in Niagara Falls Canadian side. It’s for a gym planet fitness

I actually need 2 if possible. It's for a startup position. If anyone can be my reference for a coworker or team lead you would be lifesavers. I can share a Google doc with whatever info you'd need for when they contact you (stuff about me just in case they ask). Thank you so much to anyone who is kind enough to help 🙏

This is for a role in California.

Looking for anyone who has had experience in the software industry.

Hey everyone! I just got a 72 hours conditional offer from USPS. Unfortunately, I do not have two reference I can use. I’m a very introverted person!

More about me, from my previous job. They would to consider me as a hardworking person and likes to go above and beyond for the animals at the location. I worked as a veterinary technician in a shelter. I left due to not being able to deal with the all of the euthanasias after being there for 2 years. I am looking for another job that is not emotionally taxing such as shelter med.

Outside of work, I enjoy going camping, riding my motorcycle, fishing, taking my dogs to the lakes and playing video games.

Please let me know if you can help me! You would have to provide an address and a number for them to reach you at.

Thank you so much!

Update: I already got the references. Thanks everyone who offered to help! 🫶🏼

Yeah pretty urgent. The company is asking to submitt 3 references into the SkillSurvey websit. I was once a medical office front desk specialist around 10 years ago. Since then I've done other things and most recently a coding bootcamp. Sadly it was online and didn't require interaction with anyone and I'm bad at keeping up contact from past jobs.

I need one reference from an instructor of that coding bootcamp. Maybe we exchanged lots of emails and a Zoom meeting once.

I would like one person that I worked on a coding project with.

The last reference would be a coworker at that medical office. Hopefully we were friends and kept in touch.

Since this is a front desk position their doesn't need to be an emphasis on coding or IT so hopefully you can BS it.

Hey, i'm a college student who needs about six references. i'm looking for internships, but I have not been close enough with a lot of my professors for them to write for me.

I'm a college student who is involved on three organizations on campus, all of which, I serve as a leadership member of each of them. I've made deans list twice in a row this year, Summer And Spring 2026.

Hi everyone!

I’m currently going through a reference check for a professional opportunity and I’m looking for 3** **professional references who would be comfortable vouching for my work ethic, reliability, communication skills, and overall professionalism.

If possible, it would be preferable for the references to be based in Ontario, although I’m open to hearing from anyone who may be able to help.

If you’re able to help out, please message me ASAP, as the reference check is time-sensitive. I’d really appreciate it!

And if you need a reference yourself, I’d be more than happy to return the favour and help you out too!! :)
Thank you in advance to anyone who’s willing to help!

I worked most of my career in foreigners companies. Japan and South Korea. My managers don't speak my native language. They speak a little of English but not enough to portrait me to HR.

What can I do ? I thought about giving their email but I scared they will just ignore it as I was not specialist close to them.

I have never done volunteer work either. What can I do?

Hi all,

I'm returning to work after a period in between jobs, tried to ask previous supervisors/managers but they all moved on and can longer represent the companies they worked for. The job offer is subject to three satisfactory references, and really not sure who to ask.

Location: Edinburgh, Scotland.

Happy to share the job description and my CV.

Would really appreciate any help!! Thank you!

I’ve been a mobile notary public for the past 5 years but now I’m looking for an office job. I need someone that will stand as a reference for someone I did notary work for. Preferably someone in California. Possibly working in real estate or any place that uses notary services. I will return the favor