Asking preceptors to be a reference?

[GravityBeetle]

I'm several years out of pharmacy school now but have only held two jobs. I recently interviewed for a new job and they're now asking for references. I would prefer to not ask people at my current job for references for obvious reasons. The new employer specified it is okay to ask professors and teachers if you are a recent graduate. Do you think it would be okay to ask preceptors from several years ago?

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[JustFillIt]

I'm 6 years out of pharmacy school now but have only held two jobs. I recently interviewed for a new job and they're now asking for references, two of which must be managers. I would prefer to not ask my current co-workers or manager to be references because I know they don't want me to leave and it would be awkward (especially if I end up not getting the job). The new employer specified it is okay to ask professors and teachers if you are a recent graduate. Do you think it would be okay to ask preceptors whom I have not spoken with in over 6 years to be my references?

It depends - Did you apply for Amazon delivery?

 

[GravityBeetle]

It depends - Did you apply for Amazon delivery?

No I come from hospital and am applying to another hospital position

 

[JustFillIt]

No I come from hospital and am applying to another hospital position

Gotcha - if you have good relationships with your old preceptors and you feel like they can make current/relevant comments about you then yes.

If not - I would seek other more relevant peers to act as a reference.

If you ever find yourself in a position where you are applying for Amazon delivery due to the fact that our profession is a nightmare - they don’t care who you put down. I plan on using my mom when that day comes for me.

 

[Deja]

in what industry would 6 years out in the workforce be considered as new grad -_____-

 

[GravityBeetle]

in what industry would 6 years out in the workforce be considered as new grad -_____-

My thoughts exactly but then what the heck do they expect when they ask for two manager references? Are they specifically looking for people who switch jobs every 3 years? I thought most companies want better employee retention and not hire serial job hoppers

 

[Dred Pirate]

My thoughts exactly but then what the heck do they expect when they ask for two manager references? Are they specifically looking for people who switch jobs every 3 years? I thought most companies want better employee retention and not hire serial job hoppers

I had a job recently that I applied for that required a manager reference - I have worked at my place 15 years, and didn't want to tell mgmt I was applying for a new job - so I ended up going back and asking a manager who retired 5 years ago to be my reference. If it wasn't for her, I have no idea who I would ask as my only managers from the last 15 years other than her, still worked there, and I honestly don't even have the contact info (and can barely remember the names) of people prior to that