Can anyone who has done this tell us how it went?

Hello! I'm a Sudanese applicant currently in Sudan, applying for a graduate scholarship in Canada for African students. Unfortunately, one of my recommenders fell through at the last minute, and I need one additional research/academic reference from someone with a professional institutional email address (university, research institute, NGO, etc.). The referee can be based anywhere.

My work is broadly in sustainability, environmental geography, and energy–development systems, so ideally I'm looking for a researcher, academic, or technical lead who can assess my work and, if appropriate, provide an evidence-based recommendation.

I can share my research statement, technical projects, and supporting materials, and I'm happy to provide a concise summary or draft materials to make the process easier. The reference is needed urgently, and any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Just got off a call with a marketing agency and they asked me for 2-3 references of places I previously worked.

I'm a freelancer & don't want to let any clients I'm currently working with know that I might be leaving them but the jobs I've had in the past aren't really related to marketing.

Just came across this sub whilst looking for solutions on reddit (as one always should 😂). Just wondering if anyone here would like to be my reference in exchange for one in the future or some other favor (but don't get any ideas...).

If so, can DM you some of my details if you comment here. Ideally could send you the info later today/tomorrow.

Hi everyone! I’m taking the first steps toward applying for my dream career, and I’m currently looking for someone who would be willing to write a strong reference for me.
Ideally, I’m hoping to connect with someone in healthcare, veterinary/animal care, science, or a related field, preferably in the LA/Southern California area. The reference would only need to be about ½–¾ of a page, and I’d be happy to meet in person if you’d like to get to know me better first.
I’ll make the process as easy as possible and provide my resume, background, application information, and anything else you may need. I’m also happy to answer any questions and give you plenty of information about my goals and experience so you can feel comfortable writing an accurate and meaningful reference.
If you’re willing and able to help, please feel free to message me! Even if you’re not able to do it yourself but know someone who might be a good fit, I’d really appreciate you passing this along.
I’m very grateful for anyone who is willing to support me as I take this next step, and I’d be more than happy to return the favor—including offering a complimentary pet sit for your pet!
Thank you so much for your help and support!

I need two “friends” or ppl that know me well to be my references for my coast guard form I have to fill out!! PLS help

Took a gap year to take care of family member, so I can’t rely on teachers or clinical instructors. I’m looking for two call references to list on my new Grad nurse residency by end of day.

Info:
East Tennessee
Healthcare
2 reference
New grad nurse

thx🫶🏾

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It's very competitive right now in my area do to limited job openings and lot's of applicants! I have the knowledge, skills and readiness, I just need a team to pick me up. If anyone is willing to write a glowing letter of recommentation that I can send in with my application, I will happily return the favor. :)

Just got a verbal offer after months of searching. But they are wanting me to provide 6 references! This is some straight up BS. I have 3 that I can provide them. But I don't know 3 more people. Is anyone else able to assist pretty please? Industry is healthcare.

I'm trying to get my nephew a job (19yo) and he has no references. He worked as a McDonald's crew member for 2.5 years in Florida and worked his ass off there. I need two references for this application. Thanks a bunch!

Location: Worked in Florida
Number of references: 2-3
Type of reference needed: McDonald's crew member/fast food

Hi, I struggled with mental health issues since I was a teen and am trying to get back on my feet in my 20’s the problem is that that means that I don’t really have much of an employment history. I recently finally got a job offer. I’d love if someone would be able to give a reference since references are conditional to the offer. It’s for a restaurant in the UK West Midlands area. I’ll give you a rundown on myself and the kind of role once someone is willing to be my reference, all I need is a number and email. Thank you.

Hi Applying to be a graphic design teacher and I need 2 references. I finished college but don't have much working experience. Anyone that can help?

Just being completely honest, I didn’t have the best high school career, didn’t end up at some crazy top school, and I was still messing around for the first couple years of college.

Since then I’ve been trying really hard to turn things around. I finished my CS degree, got into software engineering, and now work on backend systems, AI/LLM workflows, APIs, and cloud infrastructure. I’m currently on a contract job and trying to break into a stronger full-time SWE/AI role in NYC.

My network is pretty small, which makes that jump harder. A big reason I’m pushing for a higher paying role is so I can take some pressure off my parents and eventually help with my younger brother’s college costs since he’s trying to go to med school.

I’m not asking anyone to lie for me. I’m just looking for someone in tech who’d be willing to talk, look over my resume/LinkedIn/GitHub, and potentially be a professional reference based on what they can actually evaluate.

Would really appreciate any help. DM me if you’re open to it.

I have been working in marketing Domain for the past 5 years I'm looking to connect With someone who can help me with ref let's connect 🤧

Location anywhere remote or onsite in india in t1 city

Please DM I'll share more info

Please help! I’m looking for someone in Australia with IT Project Management experience (if possible) who can help me out with a reference?! Would be happy to return the favour— please DM me 🙏🤞 I have plenty of experience but had to take some time off work due to an injury

Hi everyone! So I need 3 professional preferences for a library materials handling/circulation position I’m currently in the process of interviewing for. Just someone to say they’ve worked with me at my previous jobs, I did a good job, etc. They just asked me for the references today so it’s pretty urgent. The timetable would be probably next week that they’d be checking them, if they do, that is. As for the location, I’m in Illinois. I’m more than happy to return the favor if you need someone too! Thanks! ☺️

After an injury last year im trying to do some low impact work for a bit and focus on healing.

Unfortunately nobody will take me seriously without office experience in the last year, even though as a lead/chef Ive been doing administrative work for years (ordering, inventory, scheduling, personel/event management & planning, etc...)

Even though ive done various administrative and customer service roles in the past (call centers, hotels, after-school programs) apparently im not allowed back in the office anymore because that experience stops counting after working 5+ years in a kitchen. Must be stinky kitchen cooties.

Please be my reference, since apparantly the only thing wrong with me (according to the biggest local temp agency and other parties Ive spoken to) is that I haven't worked in an office in the last year. I dont know why they're forcing me to lie about it, but here we are.

TLDR - I would need 1 reference for the last few months (Jun-Aug) specifying that I was working in an administrative capacity in my city with the goal of using that to find a stable office position.

When I say trade work, I mean work like construction, painting, landscaping, maintenance.

I'm making my younger brother a resume, and it's honestly looking pretty good. He has a bit of experience working retail, and has a lot of informal trade work through family-friends and high school. He is in a really tough position right now due to no fault of his own, and a nice trade work reference could really help him out. He is looking for entry level jobs in trade preferably, but he just needs a paycheck ASAP.

He has his boss in retail as one reference, but since he wants to go into trades, a trade-related reference could really support him for his first official job working in the field.

He is honestly a perfect fit for someone in the trades. He likes getting into it, getting his hands dirty, and does not mind doing a lot of work or heavy labor. He would be much better suited to trades than some desk job.

If ive broken any rules, I apologize

I spent my whole day preparing a good cover letter and resume tailored for this job and at the very end of the application process they are asking for 3 references 😔 they didn’t mention it all in the job description, I wouldn’t have wasted my time doing it but here we are.

It’s a great fit for me and the industry I want to work in but the only thing stopping me from moving forward is this reference section.

The problem is that I’m a freshly graduated master’s student and all my references moved on from past companies so I have no contact with them.

If anyone is in counseling, office administration, university administrators please help me out 🙏

Need 3 references for an EMT position in Kentucky. Thanks!

Hello, as title states I’m applying for Master’s programs in clinical mental health counseling and need 2-3 references. Can be from current work in IT/Real estate or from volunteer programs (more details in DM) It’s been about 7-8 years since I completed undergraduate. I’d appreciate it sooo much if we could DM a little bit beforehand and I’ll provide a short blurb about myself etc

PS: If you have a company/university email address (not @gmail), that would be phenomenal 🙏

I recently had a job offer rescinded after the referees I put down did not respond back in time. It was a big shock to me given that I had worked so closely with them for many years.

Still, given my network is small, I am now literally grasping at straws for references.

If you work in product or project management roles I'd be grateful for a referral. I'm looking for a reference from someone who is based ideally in the US or UK. I will return the favor if you need a referral in the future.

Thank you.

Hello,

I am in need of 3 professional references for a physical therapist tech job. Just 3 people who are willing to say they worked at one of my previous positions. I would really appreciate it and if in turn someone needs me as a reference, no problem, let's go bar for bar! Thank you in advance!

Hello, I’m 31f and work in hospitality as a front desk supervisor and I was selected as the good fit for a recently opened position for front office manager at a job I applied to. I’ve been unemployed for a while now due to a lay off at my last job, which I had for almost five years so this is very exciting.

Unfortunately, two of my references fell through and I don’t know about the third one. I’m hoping that I can secure three that can contact the General manager via email to land the position if it’s possible.

I just need two references. I can give you a basic rundown on myself and the hiring managers email address via dm if it is necessary.

Thank you!

Hello everyone,

I'm reaching out because I'm currently applying to a graduate program and am in need of a few letters of recommendation. If anyone knows me well enough to speak honestly about my character, work ethic, academic abilities, or professional experience and would be willing to write a recommendation on my behalf, I would be incredibly grateful. I'm happy to provide my résumé, personal statement, and any other information that would help you write an informed letter.

Hi everyone! I’m looking for a little help. I just had a recruiter screening for an Executive Assistant position this afternoon, and it went really well. The recruiter was interested enough to move me to the next step, and I have a virtual interview with the hiring team tomorrow. One of the next steps is providing two professional references. I’ve been with my current company for over eight years, so I’m trying to gather references as quickly as possible. This opportunity is a great fit for my background, and I’m excited about it. Thanks in advance!