Contacting My Previous Employer About A Reference.

Mxfan | 23:27 Sun 24th May 2015 | Jobs & Education

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I have recently had a new job offer after being made redundant 3 months ago. Upon leaving my old job my employer said they would be happy to give a reference. Would it be a bad thing if I contacted my old employer just warning them that they will be asked to give a reference for my new employer? Thanks

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No harm in doing so,but probably not necessary.

Mxfan

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Thanks

Gavmacp

Maybe not necessary but courteous.

venator

It's a good idea to put the old employer in the picture and to thank him for promising a good reference...

Entirely unnecessary, to be realistic you will just be generating more "junk" mail for them to deal with.

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Good point Methyl, one I hadn't considered.

boxtops

It's a good idea, as others have said - only courteous.

Mxfan

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Cheers guys, I contacted my old employer and the were fine with it.

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