referees

I started my new job 3 weeks ago and it’s going really well however when I first gave my 2 references they failed to tell me they both have to be professional ones. My previous employer gave there’s no problem but I’m having a job getting one from the job before them. I’ve messaged my old...

A close friend of mine is applying for British citizenship. They've passed the (surprisingly difficult, I found) citizenship test and stumped up the £1,300 required. They now need two referees. The problem is it specifies 'people of professional standing'. Giving examples of being a magistrate...