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I don’t want a reference from my terrible boss. What do I tell hirers?

If a new employer wants to know why you didn’t include a referee from your former job in your application, I think you can go one of two ways.

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If a new employer wants to know why you didn’t include a referee from your former job in your application, I think you can go one of two ways.

21 hours ago·Sydney, Australia

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Sydney Morning Herald broke the news in Sydney, Australia 21 hours ago on Thursday, January 8, 2026.

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Advice helps jobseekers tactfully address unfair references by focusing on problem-solving examples and managing interview questions without disparaging former employers.