Question: who are good job references?
Answer: Recent bosses. Current or previous employers speak best about your work ethic. ... 
Co-workers. ... 
Professors. ... 
Friends… but only if they're a professional reference. ... 
Group members. ... 
Any place you've volunteered. ... 
The person you babysat for or whose lawn you mowed every summer. ... 
High school teacher or coach you still talk to regularly.