Professional reference(s) - problem
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Professional reference(s) - problem
I would like to know if anybody have any suggestion regarding this problem I have. I have been working non stop for 20 years, but all this time I have been self-employed. Does anyone have any suggestion how I can get around this, many companies request this?
I do have character/security references, of people who have known me for X numbers of years, this is not a problem.
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I do have character/security references, of people who have known me for X numbers of years, this is not a problem.
Advice?
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Generally the referencing agencies which airlines use will accept a charted accountants letter certifying you were self employed. Failing that you'll need lots of personal referees!
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You tell whomever is requesting the reference your previous employment status so they know they will not be getting a traditional reference. Maybe you could offer references from your suppliers, your customers, a bank manager, your accountant, neighbour or personal friends. Maybe one from each?
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Well I have an accountant that would provide me some kind of reference, but he will not be able to provide character reference with regards to my work ethics etc.
I also have flight instructors from past and present, some now airline pilots, others instructors and teachers from ATPL's courses. However many times it requires references from people I know more then 5 years.
Also what would such a reference letter contain?
If I have been in a work situation, it would not be a problem. I am actually working in my own Limited company, where I am the owner, in a way I could have my Secretary of the company write me a reference, but this is just ridiculous. As I would be able to dictate whatever I wanted in this reference.
I am aware it is a silly problem, but in case of chance of getting a job it seems to be an important issue.
I also have flight instructors from past and present, some now airline pilots, others instructors and teachers from ATPL's courses. However many times it requires references from people I know more then 5 years.
Also what would such a reference letter contain?
If I have been in a work situation, it would not be a problem. I am actually working in my own Limited company, where I am the owner, in a way I could have my Secretary of the company write me a reference, but this is just ridiculous. As I would be able to dictate whatever I wanted in this reference.
I am aware it is a silly problem, but in case of chance of getting a job it seems to be an important issue.
