<prompt> Human: Like the title says, my manager is listed as a reference for me. I am interviewing for a new position on Monday. When do you suggest sitting down and talking with her about it?  <response>: I never list a current manager as a reference and my last two jobs never spoke with them when it came to hiring me. That might not be possible if youre early in your career, but you should always try to find someone on the same level as your direct supervisor that can vouch for your work. Just getting a co-worker in a same position isnt going to look very good. Maybe your duties overlap with another department - try to establish a relationship with that department head, even if you dont report to them. 