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A potential employer is asking for my most recent work references, unfortunately the companies (3) I most recently worked for have policies that refuse references in the format this new employer is asking for. The companies will give a statement of work but not a reference.



How can I tell the new potential employer this without it seeming like I am refusing their request or that I am refusing to give references that may be negative.






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    A potential employer is asking for my most recent work references, unfortunately the companies (3) I most recently worked for have policies that refuse references in the format this new employer is asking for. The companies will give a statement of work but not a reference.



    How can I tell the new potential employer this without it seeming like I am refusing their request or that I am refusing to give references that may be negative.






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      A potential employer is asking for my most recent work references, unfortunately the companies (3) I most recently worked for have policies that refuse references in the format this new employer is asking for. The companies will give a statement of work but not a reference.



      How can I tell the new potential employer this without it seeming like I am refusing their request or that I am refusing to give references that may be negative.






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      A potential employer is asking for my most recent work references, unfortunately the companies (3) I most recently worked for have policies that refuse references in the format this new employer is asking for. The companies will give a statement of work but not a reference.



      How can I tell the new potential employer this without it seeming like I am refusing their request or that I am refusing to give references that may be negative.






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