# Requesting a job reference

**Source**: https://student.sussex.ac.uk/careers/apply/job-reference
**Parent**: https://student.sussex.ac.uk/careers/student-jobs

If you are applying for part-time work during your studies, or full-time work after your studies, your prospective employer may require a reference.

## Personal or character reference

If your employer requests a character reference you can request this from someone who knows you personally and can vouch for you, though not a relative. This person could be your academic adviser or a module tutor. If you have worked at the University, it could be a previous line manager or supervisor. It could even be a friend in a professional role. If you have studied in the University of Sussex Business School, there is a [specific procedure for academic and job references](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/business-school/internal/students/academic-reference).

It is important and courteous to contact your referee before providing their contact details to ask if they are happy to provide a character reference, and to make them aware one may be requested. It is also important the referee has your consent to share your personal information.

## **Confirmation of study**

If your prospective employer only requires confirmation of your study, such as dates and course studied, or award obtained then you can request either a [proof of enrolment letter or proof you have been awarded your degree letter](https://student.sussex.ac.uk/centre/letters).  If a letter is not acceptable, the employer can email [askus@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:askus@sussex.ac.uk).  The Ask Us Contact Centre will require your consent before any information is shared and will not provide a character reference.

[Find out what to do if you need a landlord or letting agent reference](https://student.sussex.ac.uk/accommodation/private/signing-tenancy/reference-request).

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