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I just heard from a former coworker that he is unable to write me a letter of reference. He said he would be able to give a verbal reference, but nothing in writing.

Apparently it is the corporate culture that all personnel matters go through HR, so no one is allowed to put any reference in writing. This was the edict from the corporate lawyer (or pit bull as I refer to him).

Am I getting the shaft or is this normal?

Laid-Off Exec. Asst. w/Marketing background needs a job. What's the best way to find it?

I've been a exec. level assistant for 10 years. Prior to that I had 15 years of marketing communications experience. I got laid-off 3 weeks ago and really need to find a job. I've been on Careerbuilder, Monster, Indeed, Craigslist, and Fins. Am I missing something? I'm not getting any responses. I'm feeling very frustrated and not very sure of myself now. I even started my own blog (http://have2work-seekingemployment.blogspot.com/) to chronicle my search. I feel like I'm missing an important search site, but so many of them really just want you to click on their ads and you never actually get to the job posting, or if you do, I just haven't clicked enough. Help!!!!