Job Interview Woes

[unavoidedcrisis]

I have a job interview today. Nothing major, just a little part time gig while I'm in school.

And the very nice lady is asking for my resumé and references. I have a resumé. It's not great, but it's mine. But I don't have an references. I've only ever had 4 jobs, right, so there's not a huge pool to draw from anyways.

The boss at my first job died last year, and I was only a summer student at my second job. My third job fired me and then went out of business and my fourth/last/most recent job has a company policy of not giving out references to anyone (those jerks).

So like. What am I supposed to do with that?

And it's really hurting my chances at getting hired anywhere because I don't have anyone who will jump up and say 'yeah, that Leen, she's really great'. And I AM really great. Damn everything.

Luckily I have one character reference who was also one of my volunteer coordinators from like, 75 million different things back in the day who has known me basically since I was born. So she's always good for a reference. But I feel like bringing in one reference is not very helpful to my chances. It looks like I'm stacking the deck.

*whine whine*

I'll let you know how it goes.

Comments

[sleepwalker1015.livejournal.com]

GOOD LUCK!
Back before I had worked enough to have references, I would list people I babysat for. It was the closest thing to a job I'd had. If you're friends with any of your former coworkers they work the best.

[cherie-morte.livejournal.com]

I hope you rock it, babe. I'm sure your one reference will be plenty, sometimes they don't even bother calling both reference if you do list them!

[scorpiod1.livejournal.com]

Awww, good luck sweetie :* I know how you feel, I only have one reference so yeah, it sucks :( I really hope you get hired, bb <33333

[mercuries.livejournal.com]

Ugh, yeah, I hate providing references. Being self-employed for years can set you back a bit. Good luck with your interview. :)

[hidinginmybones.livejournal.com]

you could use me if you wanted.

[sockkiah.livejournal.com]

I always wonder how much they call references anyway. I always feel that they barely look at my resume before my interview, much less call any of the numbers listed. And my brother had no references either... he's younger, but old enough that he should've had a job and stuff, but the place he worked at closed. He's employed now though... INSPIRATIONAL!

GOOD LUCK!!!

[lady-katt-26.livejournal.com]

I'll be a reference for you!