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Saddo replied

17 September 2010, 21:43
Being asked for references is usually (but perhaps not always) the agent trawling for names that he can call to see if they can sign up a new client, and that call might not even mention your name in this "request for references".
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northernladuk replied

17 September 2010, 12:42
Originally posted by Zippy View Post

There are two approaches I think

- Tell anyone who asks that they are current clients so their details are private
- Get a mate who has worked with you to give you a reference

What is the length of the break. I don't think naming the LTD is a bad approach for long breaks but don't think it really helps for a few months.

I think option 1 is the only way to go. Either that or they won't offer a reference. It isn't uncommon for clients to have policies of not giving references to contractors and if the new client has the same policy he will understand.

Getting your mate to do one is dodgy ground I think so best avoided.
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Zippy replied

17 September 2010, 11:55
Originally posted by Hicks View Post

As per a suggestion on this forum I have accounted for time between contracts on my CV by adding my Ltd company to my CV in my work history section.

This is true as I have been actively looking for new roles as well as networking with contacts and providing some ad-hoc services.

In this scenario and looking beyond to the next role (contract or permanent) how do you provide references for this period, if you are the sole employee and Director of your limited?

There are two approaches I think

- Tell anyone who asks that they are current clients so their details are private
- Get a mate who has worked with you to give you a reference
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Hicks started a topic References

17 September 2010, 11:50
References

As per a suggestion on this forum I have accounted for time between contracts on my CV by adding my Ltd company to my CV in my work history section.

This is true as I have been actively looking for new roles as well as networking with contacts and providing some ad-hoc services.

In this scenario and looking beyond to the next role (contract or permanent) how do you provide references for this period, if you are the sole employee and Director of your limited?
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