References when my manager was laid off too (Albuquerque)

My manager was laid off too and I am unsure who to use as a reference. HR only confirms titles and dates. Is a client acceptable?

Thanks for writing this out. I went through something close to it 13 months ago, and it settled down once I kept a simple log of every call and form.

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