What to do...my job supervisor will not give a recommendation

[pyra]

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I recently interviewed for a research job and I listed my current supervisor as a reference after asking her permission. She did agree but she said it was hospital policy to not give a recommendation and she can only verify that I have worked there. Well I thought I had no other choice.
Now that I think about it, I could have listed a person who is also my supervisor but works under the first person mentioned. How should I tell the job that I am interviewing for about this replacement reference? Should I just write something like "For an additional reference please call..." in the post interview thank you letter?

Thanks so much for the advice, I really need this job!

Any advice is appreciated.

 

[jlee9531]

yeah that sounds good.
if you want you can even explain the situation as well about the hospital policy.

 

[velouria]

I wouldn't worry too much about it. A *ton* if of places have that policy. I think it sets them up for lawsuits if they say bad things about you 😉
It shouldn't come as any surprise to your future employer.
Good luck with the job!