[humanser] Acting as a reference/boundaries

[Michael Abell]

Hello,
	I would suggest putting together a letter of reference that outlines
your impressions of this individual and what an asset he/she would be to
anyone that would hire him/her. Then provide this to your friend and allow
them to include it. You could keep your name fresh in the minds of those at
the center so that when they see the letter they have a reference to refer
to. I am sure that your reference will contribute to their employment;
however,it should come from your friend.
	Good luck!

Regards,

Michael "Big Dog" Abell

Helping individuals to find their eyes in the dark.
(480) 369-0805



-----Original Message-----
From: humanser [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Kaiti
Shelton via humanser
Sent: Friday, January 22, 2016 7:18 PM
To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list; humanser at nfbnet.org
Cc: Kaiti Shelton
Subject: [humanser] Acting as a reference/boundaries

Hi all,

First, please excuse me if sending to either of these list is out of place.
I'm not exactly sure where to go for advice on this as it doesn't strike me
as a typical issue for a student to have.

I have been involved with an agency for the blind in my hometown for a very
long time, first as a client and later as a volunteer while I was in high
school.  I still keep in touch with the music therapists who work there as
they have been great mentors and role models for me.  I am in the process of
composing an email to check in to them, and was wondering if I should
mention that someone I know is applying for a job there.  I wouldn't
normally mention it since they are going for a general office position, but
this person knows how to use technology to produce braille music and I've
always seen quality work from them.
This would be a great resource to the music program as they have the
technology and have been looking for someone with the know-how to use it for
years.  It also is more in lign with hthis person's degree, but I have
already agreed to serve as a reference if references are needed.  Would I be
overstepping my bounds in mentioning them in the most annonymous way
possible (like I am referring to them in this
message) to current employees?  I would not want to jeopardize their chances
of getting the job, but as I have never served as an official reference
before I don't know if this is harmless or something that could boost the
chances, or if I should just mention it if I am called by HR.

Any advice on this would be appreciated.

--
Kaiti Shelton

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