references

[irish123]

When it comes to giving 3 references for a new job, do you put down their home telephone number and home address? Or do you give their name and telephone number at work? I don't want anyone to know I'm looking for a different job. I work in a small facility and they are all close with each other. I am the newbie and the only nurse. How do I get out of this place if I don't really have anyone to put down as a reference? Can I use a personal refernces? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[Tait, MSN, RN]

I used an adviser from college, two clinical instructors and one personal reference. I used their work contact information. I do not believe it is faux pas either way to use home or work information, I would just give the best contact info I had.

Best of luck!!

Tait

[whiskeygirl, LPN]

Use the inforamtion that the refrence prefers.

ie., Ex- boss A- Wk num, Wk address, home address.

co worker D- home number (please call after 5pm).

[elkpark]

I ask my reference persons what # and address they want me to give out.

[systoly]

Agree with above posts and take it a step further. I ask if it's ok to list them as reference and I ask them to tell me how they would respond to certain questions. I'd rather have two excellent references than three mediocre ones, so I also consider their telecommunication skills. I've gotten several calls from prospective employers of others who listed me as a reference without telling me. Some of them, if they'd have asked would have gotten, "I prefer you ask someone else". I don't say anything negative, but a "I cannot comment on this" from the source chosen by the applicant is pretty negative in itself. I believe personal references are ok as long as they have some relevance. For instance, a sunday school teacher could attest to reliability. Again, ask yourself what a prospective employer is looking for and taylor you choice of references to match this.