I believe it can be acceptable to state "references available on request".

Without being discriminated against.

Whether this actually happens or not is in the hands of the potential employer.

Posted By: lurd on March 9th 2010 at 12:52:53

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Refs on CV's (General Chat) - Brandonio, Mar 9, 12:48:06
- Cheers all...decision made (n/m) (General Chat) - Brandonio, Mar 9, 13:08:42
- I have none (General Chat) - 1morepost4jame_sward, Mar 9, 13:05:03
- I never include any. (General Chat) - tudders, Mar 9, 12:59:18
  - Yeah, just say "references available on request" (n/m) (General Chat) - CB41, Mar 9, 13:03:36
    - I said that about half an hour ago. (General Chat) - lurd, Mar 9, 13:06:15
      - ^^^ invisible post ^^^ (n/m) (General Chat) - Old Git, Mar 9, 13:14:39
    - do they actually request them? (n/m) (General Chat) - Charles21, Mar 9, 13:04:51
      - I've never actually had to supply any references. (General Chat) - Arizona Bay, Mar 9, 13:09:04
      - Not in my experience. (n/m) (General Chat) - CB41, Mar 9, 13:07:02
        
        thank fuck for that (General Chat) - Charles21, Mar 9, 13:07:52
- I don't have any listed. Just a thing saying "Referee details available if required." (General Chat) - Arizona Bay, Mar 9, 12:56:45
  - I love you, AB. I really do. (n/m) (General Chat) - Ottosson Foxtrot, Mar 9, 12:57:25
- Dunno if it FACT or fact but usually 2 is standard... (General Chat) - Fierce Panda, Mar 9, 12:49:59
  - I believe it can be acceptable to state "references available on request". (General Chat) - lurd, Mar 9, 12:52:53
  - Yeah that was my feeling. But do the 2 have to come from (General Chat) - Brandonio, Mar 9, 12:51:55
    - I would expect at your advancing age Brandy to be able to see at least 2 refs... (General Chat) - Fierce Panda, Mar 9, 12:54:13
      - Well my reference from my last company is awesome (General Chat) - Brandonio, Mar 9, 12:59:06
        
        Would imagine it would be entirely dependent on the job you're going for. (n/m) (General Chat) - lurd, Mar 9, 13:02:22
- I have zero (General Chat) - Charles21, Mar 9, 12:49:58
- Two is best. (General Chat) - jafski, Mar 9, 12:48:59

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