How old can sources be for a research paper?

10 years

Can I use my boyfriend as a reference?

A personal reference is someone who knows you relatively well and can attest to who you are as a person. A professional reference is someone you’ve worked with who can attest to your work skills and habits. A personal reference doesn’t necessarily need to be someone you’ve worked with.

What happens if you don’t have 3 professional references?

So personal references are OK, as long as they aren’t family. People like your minister, coach, anyone else you come into contact with fairly often. Be sure to ask their permission, and ask for phone and email info. Maybe consider a friend if they will take personal references.

Do professional references have to be bosses?

Don’t ask your boss for a professional reference unless you are being open about the fact that you are looking for a new job. If you are asked to provide a reference from a current supervisor, it’s okay tell the prospective employer that you’ll provide that information once a conditional offer has been made.

Can a friend be a reference?

If your friend is currently or formerly your manager, direct report, or colleague, they may be able to provide you with a. On the other hand, if you’ve never worked together, your friend might be able to provide a personal reference. These references are about character, work ethic, reliability, etc.

Who can I use as a referee?

The best choice for a referee is someone who is a current or past:employer.manager.supervisor.team leader.work experience employer.