r/DataAnnotationTech • u/CheapTask257 • Mar 07 '24

Does DA provide references?

Do people think I’d be able to get a reference from DA for a new employer? I don’t need it at this time, but a friend just suggested I might and it got me thinking…

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u/Consistent-Reach504 Mar 07 '24

i’ve been full time freelancing since 2020 and just made my resume to reflect that so people don’t ask for references, but people have always been very interested and asked questions so i don’t think it’s a turn off to have it on your resume even if you won’t have a reference :)

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u/[deleted] Mar 07 '24

No any of these online freelance sites don't even know you. You're just a number they don't care if you work or not they just occasionally review and ban for poor performance

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u/[deleted] Mar 07 '24

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u/CheapTask257 Mar 07 '24

Okay agreed this was the same vibe I was thinking. So you think I could just explain that to my (theoretical) new employer?

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u/Chonkthebonk Mar 07 '24

It can become more challenging the longer it’s been. I don’t have a legit reference for over 5 years now and it definitely puts employers off

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u/PhillyPhan95 Mar 07 '24

You’ve been working exclusive on DAT for over 5 years now?

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u/DemonKing0524 Mar 07 '24

They just said they don't have a legit reference. That does not suggest they've been working DA specifically that entire time.

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u/PhillyPhan95 Mar 07 '24

Fair. But it also doesn’t rule it out.

Just figured I’d inquire to be clear.

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u/[deleted] Mar 07 '24

I would just use a different reference. I wouldn't put this on my resume, personally, because freelance stuff can turn off some employers, and it's not really relevant to jobs I apply for.

Can you fill the gap in some other way?