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When to Use References & What to Include


WHEN to include references:

There are three times in the job search process for you to include information about your references. 

  1. icon of letterYou may be asked to include names and contact information for references on your job application. 

  2. icon of resumeYour may choose to list 2 - 3 references on your resume.  See the resume section for more information on how to do this. 

  3. icon of handshakeYou may be asked for references during your interview.  Thus, it is important to bring the names and contact information for at least 2 references to your interview.  Print out the information about your references (their name, phone number, and email address at the very least) on a sheet of paper so that it is ready in case the interviewer asks you for it.

WHAT information to include:

Use the references worksheet to help you organize this information:

References Worksheet
Printable References Worksheet
Printable References Worksheet.
When providing references to your potential employer, be sure to include the following information:
  Include: For example:
Checkmark The reference's first and last name Mr. Luke Samson
Checkmark Their title or relationship to you Previous Supervisor at Home Depot
Checkmark

Their current place of business address (optional)

 0001 Wade Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27608
Checkmark Their current mailing address (optional) 0001 Wade Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27608
Checkmark Their current phone number (919) 555-0908
Checkmark Their current email address lukesamson@do2learn.com

This information needs to be up-to-date and accurate.  Therefore, when you ask someone to be a reference for you, make sure you have confirmed with them that all contact information is correct.

Key Points
  • There are 3 times when you might need to provide references:  On the job application, on your resume, and at the job interview.
  • You need to have up-to-date and accurate contact information about each of your references.
  • Use the JobTIPS References Worksheet to help youorganize information about each of your references.

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