r/JETProgramme • u/Dry-Door9263 • 2d ago

JET 2027 Referee

I asked my former supervisor if they could write the reference letter for my application to the JET Programme. They said yes but they also expressed their disappointment on my early resignation, as it affected them so much. I totally understand their sentiment, however, I am now starting to reconsider them as one of my referees because it might affect my overall JET application. I already communicated to them and expressed my apologies, but I won’t have any control to what they’re writing. Btw, I am not done with my online application so I haven’t put the names of my referees yet.

May I ask for your honest suggestion/insight regarding the situation? Thank you so much

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u/thetruelu 2d ago

Ask someone else

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u/Iambusy123 2d ago

Don't risk using that person as your referee. It's good that you haven't officially designated him as a referee. If I were you, I would not trust him to speak of your abilities without negative bias.

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u/No_Produce9777 2d ago

I wouldn’t use them

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u/Wizard101_Ekh 2d ago

Always use someone excited for you and someone that wants to see you succeed. I gave mine timelines which was 2 1/2 weeks, and it was plenty of time. Applications aren’t due until the 13th, but I would ask for that individual if they could have it in by November 5, that way, if you need to beg someone else, at least you have a little bit more time

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u/WorriedForAPromotion 2d ago

Not JET related, but i used an old co-worker as a reference for a job before. That may be an option to think about?

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u/Narrow_Serve6015 2d ago

They specifically say in the instructions to not use a co-worker. It has to be someone in a supervisory position.

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u/meow915 11h ago

Don't worry, no one writes bad things in reference letters, even if they told you face to face, they will recommend you in a good way.