A True Reference

My friend Dre, a previous co-worker, asked me to be one of her references for a job she is seeking in the San Diego area, a job she really wants. I was honored that she asked me to be her reference, so I took it seriously and thought back to when I met her, when I was asked to be her mentor, her experience and growth since I've known her for nearly four years. The phone rang this morning at 9AM sharp, and as the questions rolled about her ability to lead, to take on a project, what kind of manager would fit with her personality, how is she at handling priorities, would I want to work with her again - it really wasn't difficult at all for me to back her up in my most professional and enthusiastic way because she is a top-notch, sharp-shooter gal and I sincerely believe in her - in her education, her experience, in the strong person she is, in her ability to do anything she sets her mind to. She really wanted this, she said she needed me, I'm there. Good good luck to you, Dre.