
WHO SHOULD YOU HAVE AS YOUR REFEREE?
Reflecting on my many years in executive search and selection and advising candidates, one of the areas that is often raised is the question of references. On occasion, who to put as a referee when applying for a job can be less than straightforward. In an ideal world, one would clearly pick their most recent line manager to give a glowing review, but this isn't always possible. This is explored further below. Who should a teacher have as their referees? Your first referee