Job hunting while employed: How to ask for a referral letter without risking it all

About this episode

This episode discusses how to ask your current boss for a referral letter while exploring new job opportunities without risking your current position.

Asking your current boss for a referral letter can be tricky – especially if you’re just quietly exploring new opportunities. How do you broach the conversation without jeopardising your role?  Have a work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us at cnapodcasts [at] mediacorp.com.sg  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: CNA

Topics covered

• job hunting
• referral letters
• career advice
• employment
• workplace communication

Keywords

• job hunting
• referral letter
• current boss
• career counsellor
• employment opportunities

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