A company I’m really into asked for references of people I’ve reported to vs colleagues. I didn’t mesh well towards the end w my previous supervisor. Is it ok if the references are 3 and 5 years old?

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I think so- most people wouldn’t want their current team to know about interviews

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I meant my sup from 1 job ago. Meaning, is it ok that the 2 references are a bit old?

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Yes, there is no stigma about references in terms of years past. Really you want someone to speak to the quality of your character and work ethic based on their past experience. That has no expiration, just be sure to give your references a heads up before you put them down.

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Yep. Very easy to explain your current company doesn’t know you are looking

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I was in a similar situation. My current employer didn’t know I was looking. [thats a given]!I also didn’t want my immediate former employer to know either as I was having some casual conversations with them. [always keep your options open]. Ended up calling a manager that was about 8 years prior. Got the job.

Always keep your network open and working your contacts. You never know.

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If they’re topgrading, run.

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