3 ms·

Bite the bullet and reach out to your former coworkers. Alternatively, explain the reason you don't have any references newer than 5 years old, companies will

Bite the bullet and reach out to your former coworkers. Alternatively, explain the reason you don't have any references newer than 5 years old, companies will probably find it odd that your references haven't worked with you in a long time.

gcheong 8y ago
This. As long as you have some form of connection (e-mail address, linked-in) to them most people are happy to do it.
cimmanom 8y ago
Well, if you've been in one place for a few years and don't want to tip off your boss to the fact that you're looking...