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- Instead of cluttering your resume with this information, prepare a separate sheet listing your references. This sheet should be printed on the same paper as your resume and should indicate that it is your reference list. This can be done by putting your name, address and telephone number at the top of the page just as it appears on your resume.
- When providing references to a prospective employer make sure that you provide information that would be included on the person's business card. This includes the reference's name, title, organization, complete address and telephone number of the individual serving as a reference. Fax numbers and e-mail addresses are optional.
- It is imperative that you obtain an individual's permission before using them as a reference. It is helpful to your references to give them your resume so they can see what you are emphasizing. Generally three to five references will be adequate. At least one or two should be people who have supervised you in a work setting. If you are a new graduate, at least one or two should be faculty from your major academic area. If you are returning to the work force after some time, you may use references who have worked with you in a volunteer capacity. Try to avoid personal character references.
Sample Reference Page
1234 Main Avenue Tucson, AZ 85012
602/743-4866, johnsmith@maryville.edu
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Edward Swanson Manager Eddie's Restaurant 5687 Manchester Road St. Louis, Missouri 63555 (314) 654-6326 Dr. Susan Barber, Professor of Art Park University Chicago 563 South Michigan Avenue Evergreen Park, IL 60372 (312) 456-3453 Drew Berry Executive Director Bango and Cash Investments 2211 Webster Street Green Bay, WI 32654 (920) 469-5457 Wesley Jones Professor of Broadcasting Smith University 1234 Pacific Coast Hwy Stevens, CA 91205 (213) 897-7890 |
