References when my manager was laid off too - 12 months and counting

I worry a reference will only confirm dates of employment. I have been trying to stay organised about it. A colleague offered to vouch for me. Who did you use?

Use a professional network to find a former manager. Many will still write a note.

Thanks for writing this out. I went through something close to it 12 months ago, and it got easier once I kept a simple log of every call and form.