Job application?
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Because you are still a student who has never been formally employed, you cannot list any professional references. However, it looks great to a prospective employer if you come prepared with at least three personal references. When listing these personal references, it is a good idea not to include family members (make sure to bring the correct spelling of their names as well as their contact phone numbers).
Good ideas for personal references include a pastor or clergy member who knows you, a school guidance counselor or teacher, the parents of a close friend who knows you well, a friend of you parents who know you well, anyone you've ever done volunteer work for, or even the parents of anyone you have babysat for. I know if you think hard enough, you will find at least than three adults who will be more than happy to give you a personal reference. And it's always wise to contact those people whom you wish to use for a personal reference and get their okay before listing them on a job application.
And yes, teachers are most certainly considered strong witnesses of character and willingness to complete an assigned task. Put your teachers to work for you outside of the classroom and allow them to stand up for you on a job application. In my experience, most teachers and guidance counselors are thrilled to give a good reference to their students.
Most important is being prepared when completing a job application and going for an interview. Your smarts and strengths will shine if you let them.
Good Luck!
you put "None"
As you have a very legitimate reason for not having references ( still in school ), put down "None" in the space provided.
If you have a guidance councilor at school that will work.
Coach, teacher, minister, Any one who knows you that works as a professional
I'd put your guidance counselor or teachers. After you ask their permission.
you could always put your favorite teacher. aske him or her first. they would most likely do it.
Ask your teachers if you can use them as references.
put none, but give strong personal references. Personal references may include best friends known for entire lives (or most of your lives), neighbors who you've helped out doing odd jobs, a neighbor who may have the same job you are looking into, a neighbor who has a way with words, a teacher who you sucked up to, or a neighbor with a highly appealing career (i.e. neighbor is a doctor, lawer, nurse practitioner, school teacher, etc.). Also ask your parents if any of their friends would be willing to be used as a personal reference. Good luck!
Professional references refer to someone that you have worked with either currently or in the past. In your case (never having a job) you would not have any professional references so you would put none on your application and write an explanation. You would probably be asked for personal references at or after the interview. Personal references are people that know you (except family members) who can vouch for your character, work ethic, etc. In this case a teacher, minister, etc. could serve as a personal reference for you. You should always ask the person that you are planning to use as a reference (professional or personal) if you can use them as a reference. Also, you should provide these people with a copy of your resume or in your case resume and school accomplishments (clubs, groups, classes, etc.).
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