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References when my manager was laid off too - 14 months and counting
Dahlia Okafor
4/27/2026, 4:56:48 PM
The company closed and I am not sure how to reach former colleagues. HR only confirms titles and dates. How do you ask politely?
Elif Okafor
7/6/2026, 12:30:31 AM
Use a professional network to find a former manager. Many will still write a note.
Aditi Okafor
9/27/2026, 11:23:26 PM
A client reference worked well for me. It shows you deliver outside the company too.
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