How do you handle references when your previous boss was a total nightmare? I’m terrified to give references because my last manager is a micromanager who hates that I left. Even though I did great work, I know he’ll give a lukewarm review just out of spite.

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Screw your boss. Find a coworker at the company for refs. I did this before. Explain what you said when they asked.

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Is there anyone else who was not a direct boss that could give a reference? Or their boss? Even a team member.

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References can be any former colleague, doesn't have to be your most recent manager.

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Alternatively, you could ask another senior who is on the same level as your line manager for a reference.
Someone preferably that has worked with you. Or has managed you in the past. Is fine, which I have done myself and most organizations will accept this.

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I think references are irrelevant. I told that to the one company still using them, they offered me a job after jumping into a normal interview process. Just explain why it’s kind of awkward if it’s a good reason.

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