Ask Work It: Job hunting while employed: How to ask for a referral letter without risking it all

Asking your current boss for a referral letter can be tricky – especially if you’re just quietly exploring new opportunities. How do you broach the conversation without jeopardising your role?

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Highlights:
00:44 How to ask your current boss for a reference?
01:37 Using this request strategically
03:19 Are reference letters needed today?
04:29 Pro-tip: Prime your referees
06:06 Apart from your boss, who else you could ask?
06:45 Building your LinkedIn branding
08:46 Can a colleague be my referee? 
09:24 Smart ways to frame your request

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