Job References - for Locums......?

[Lazy Nite]

Hey ppl

If a pharmacist has been locuming in various places and some more than others. Is it possible to obtain Job references from them? Preferably with the one you've worked with longer (like few months).

Wot happens if you locum for a year or more?

I've been told by a close friend, that they don't give references because we are 'Locums'...???

Is this true?

[johnep]

Independents will often give a reference if you have worked for them regularly.
johnep

[admin]

Hi

Anybody can give you a reference - just ask for one.

They'd be pretty mean to refuse really.

[Jeff]

Originally Posted by Lazy Nite

Hey ppl

If a pharmacist has been locuming in various places and some more than others. Is it possible to obtain Job references from them? Preferably with the one you've worked with longer (like few months).

Wot happens if you locum for a year or more?

I've been told by a close friend, that they don't give references because we are 'Locums'...???

Is this true?

I'm guessing that it might be a problem with some of the multiples as I'm not sure who would give the reference if you are mainly locumming in branches without managers. Human Resources would no little (if anything) about you.

You could always suggest taking the job that you are applying for on a locum basis with a view to management (after x weeks) if it's acceptable to both parties.

Jeff

[Lazy Nite]

Thanx guys!

Your comments have given me a better insight into the ‘Locum World’

I’ve been locuming for independents, but I now just want to locum with a multiple one odd day a week before I start my permanent job. I need a reference for the multiple.

I like the flexibility of locuming, but I don’t like they way they get treated sometimes.

[Ray]

would my recommendation be of any help :P

[Lazy Nite]

Aaawww…ur a sweetheart Ray..

[Titch]

Originally Posted by Jeff

I'm guessing that it might be a problem with some of the multiples as I'm not sure who would give the reference if you are mainly locumming in branches without managers. Human Resources would no little (if anything) about you.

Jeff

One of the big multiples these days only supply references via human resources - can't see how this can work myself as they do not know you at all.
That goes for employed staff too as I know students who are applying for pre-regs and are having a difficult time getting a reference from a pharmacy hey have been working in term-time whilst at Uni or holiday-time whilst not at Uni.

[johnep]

I have been aware of this problem and have therefore often offered a personal reference, ie not on behalf of the company. A company reference has to come from HR. A personal reference comes from the person who knows you. When I was made 'redundant' from a company, I did not ask them for a reference, but instead asked my old boss.
johnep

[Lazy Nite]

Is Pulse Locums a good agency?