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How do you ask for a reference if you ve been fired?

By Zippia Team - Dec. 7, 2022

If you're being downsized or your company no longer needs your services, hold back the emotion and politely ask if they'd be willing to be your reference. In these situations, if you're being let go because of the situation and not anything you did, people are usually more than willing to help you find employment by being a reference.

If you're being let go from your job because you did something wrong, then asking for a reference might not be in your best interest. Many employers are hesitant about giving bad references, but that doesn't mean they're going to give a good one, or even a neutral one. If you're leaving on bad terms, then it's best to cut ties and walk away.

How do you ask for a reference if you ve been fired?

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