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> if you do need a reference, you can always use other colleagues and not necessarily your manager. Is it okay to do this while still being employed at a comp
by saboot 11y ago
> if you do need a reference, you can always use other colleagues and not necessarily your manager.
Is it okay to do this while still being employed at a company? Would you consult the colleague and ask him to not reveal you are looking for a new job?
This isn't for OP, but my own knowledge.
- codegeek 11y agoyou are right. I edited my comment further on this. No one uses/should use their current colleagues/company/boss for reference anyway.
- Jailbird 11y agoReally? In my experience, across (software/tech) in multiple industries - people (work friends, and work friends who you keep as real friends) help each other out if they're leaving (again, assuming we think well of each other and the references are honest) We don't assume interviewing equal disloyalty. A fair bit of caution is required, of course - but I see this happen all the time. Heck, I've had executives who will help you if want to leave (again - it's not disloyal), and I've carried that same approach to those who reported to me.
- Jailbird 11y agoThis may seem obvious - but yes, consult others before using them as a reference. At a minimum, you'll want to know they're happy to give you a good reference. One would hope you've developed a strong enough relationship with some colleagues as humans (i.e. beyond the confines of the "employee" relationship.) Humans don't always stay at one company forever. Trust comes first - the rest follows rather easily.