References Lists
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REFERENCE LISTS
An Overview
of this do-it-yourself (DIY) method
If you want to have a “winning” Reference List, it is recommended that you use the 5-step process defined below.
Step One : Always have, at least three (3), but not more than six (6) references.
Begin by developing a list of individual to contact. Your ideal references will be employed individuals who you have had contact with in your working experience, such as:
- co-workers,
- supervisors,
- school teachers, classmates,
- work contacts like vendors, suppliers, service people,
- church members, clergy,
- members of a professional organization, etc.
Step Two : For each reference include their name, job-title, company name, business address, business telephone number, and if available an E-mail address. If any of your references are NOT employed, consider using their job-title from their most recent job. Otherwise, do not use a job-title and company name, but simply use a home address and telephone number.
Note: Always put your own name, address, telephone number, and E-mail address, in the upper left corner, as shown on the example.
Step Three : Before distributing your list contact each person on the list to be sure they are willing to be a reference and will give you a GOOD reference.
Step Four : Give a copy of your current resume to each of your references. They may wish to refer to it if/when they are contacted by a prospective employer. They may even end up passing off your resume to someone they know, and in doing this get another potential job-interview for you.
Step Five : Take at least 2-copies of your reference list with you to every job-interview. Then, if you are asked if you have any references you can say “Sure, how many copies would you like?” Doing this shows the interviewer that you are fully prepared, and have thought ahead about THEIR needs, which can also “win” some favorable points, for you, in your interview.
Occasionally, you will be given a job application to complete that has spaces for listing your references. If so, simply print them out on the application.
The following is a template, is an example of a quality Reference List. You may wish to put a border/box on the page to show your attention to detail and some computer skill? This format is clear and easy to read.
Your Name Here
555 Address Way
City, State 95555
(777) 555-7777
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