by i_have_an_idea on 7/20/2023, 12:42:09 PM
This is an employee's mindset.
Your future customers don't care about references written by your former boss.
They may care about testimonials from other customers.
by codegeek on 7/20/2023, 3:30:24 PM
When I hire a freelancer, I look for the following:
- Do they have the skills to do the specific project ?
- Are they someone I can trust to get the job done independently with minimal supervision ?
- Do they have a track record already in the area I am hiring for ?
- Do I feel like they are easy/friendly to work with ?
Tell your Manager/Director to focus on these areas. All the best.
by ensocode on 7/21/2023, 2:57:32 PM
They should highlight your what projects you did, what skills you have, professionality, sense ofresponsiblity and let's go
by brudgers on 7/20/2023, 4:43:26 PM
Freelancers don't use reference letters.
I'm leaving the company I work for to open up my own freelance consultancy & training business. Specialising in B2B eCommerce.
I've gone from Senior Technical Support to Customer Success Manager, and am currently training a group of new hires in tech support before leaving and I am leaving on good terms with the company.
Ive asked my manager and the Sr. Director for references, and they all asked me to think about where I wanted to be not now but in my next job, and list three things I want them to highlight.
This was before I decided to start my own business. I'm not sure what to ask them to highlight and was wondering what HN community would ask for in this situation?