How should I ask someone for a job reference?

Or can you just put their name down? It a pretty awkward though ringing you old boss or work and asking them for their permission... How would you go about doing this?

Briefly worked with someone in a galaxy far, far away. They want me to recommend them. I'm not convinced this person is the droid the job is looking for. I was contacted out of the blue by someone I worked with a couple of years ago and told that s/he...

I haven't known him for that long. And am in a position of privilege So, I’m applying to occupational therapy school, and looking for my second reference letter (first one is academic) and have a question about that. Iâ€...

I am applying for an internship and I want to ask someone to give me a reference. However, I haven't been in contact with them for two years. We parted on good terms. Is it acceptable for me to ask them for a reference still? If it helps, it is an internship...

Someone please tell me how to politely ask someone if they would be a reference for me in trying to get a job. thanks! (in Japanese)

How does a librarian ask for a full time job? Yes, I know I'm very lucky to have work at all! Electronic Resources Librarian at a community college. Hired part time. Would like to transition to a salaried position with benefits. Other staff: Library...

Hi i am off to my time table because this guy sprayed urine to my body neck arms and hands and he punched him and i am off to my timetable and he is not off to his timetable and the other story this black guy i called him black nege and he thought i...

You are always supposed to ask someone if they will provide you with a positive job reference. I did not do that with any of the references I listed on a job application. I just went on an interview and I think they will be calling my references soon...