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pollyjean23 · Marc Jacobs

References (quick help requested)

Elle · Hermes

I don't think there is anything wrong with emailing someone to ask if they'll be a reference for you. As long as asking for references inside your current organization won't jeopardize your job now, email away!

greendiamond · Marc Jacobs

I agree. I think its fine.

Suasoria · Chanel

I'd rather not get interrupted by a phone call for something like that. I would absolutely do it by email AND it gives you the chance to refresh their memory about the projects you worked on together or the timeframe or whatever else you might want them to mention.

Lately I get these requests through LinkedIn mail versus office email.

Hermes

I agree with the others, and I agree on the LinkedIn angle too. I've never asked for a reference on linkedin, but if I have a former client or coworker in mind that I want to use as a reference, I'll pop them a note asking how they're doing, what I'm up to including the job prospect, then mention that I was thinking of using them as a reference and if that's ok.

gossipgirl · Dooney & Bourke

I'd call. Its more personal

pollyjean23 · Marc Jacobs

Thank you. I emailed, and they said yes. You'd think I'd know what I'm doing, being a career counselor and all. I'm just not a networker I guess. :)