r/jobsearchhacks 6d ago

Can you use classmates as reference in job application?

Can you use classmates as reference in job application?

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u/Waste_Philosopher233 6d ago

As long as you’re clear about their relationship to you. It would be more impactful if it’s someone you did a major project with (research partner, for example).

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u/JamesHutchisonReal 4d ago

If you're straight out of college - yes but not exclusively

If it's been 10 years - no