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Resume Reference Page
Use this resume reference page example if you are asked to send your job reference list with your resume or job application.
Only include the reference list when you submit your resume if it is specifically requested. The sample reference page provided here can easily be adapted to meet your needs.
Find out how to use your references correctly in your job search to get the maximum benefit from your job references.
Make your job references work for you, they are an important part of your job search strategy.
Sample Resume Reference Page
Your Name
Your Address
Your Phone Number
Your Email
REFERENCES
Mr Ian Nash
General Manager
Wright Manufacturing
2 Industry Plaza
Williamsville, NY 14221
585-237-6734
nashi@wrmanufacture.com
Ms Jane Jones
Human Resources Manager
Landy Corporation
6 Second Avenue
Rochester, NY 14610
584-870-3498
janejones@landy.com
Mr Chris Phillips
Manager
Hunter & Richards
67 Main Street
Rochester, NY 14600
583-098-2178
cphillips@handr.com
How to Write a Reference Page for a Resume
- As a rule do not include your reference page with your resume. Job seekers usually send their resume out to a large number of potential employers, this means the details of your references are also sent out to many people. This can impact on their privacy. Only submit your references if you are asked to. Have it available at job interviews so that you can present it when asked.
- Always obtain permission from your references to include them on your reference page. These individuals need to be prepared to answer questions about you and know what to expect. Know how to choose and manage your references.
- Give your employment references a current copy of your resume It is helpful if they have a detailed, up-to-date knowledge of your work history.
- Keep in touch with your job references. You don't have to contact them about every single job opportunity but if you are particularly interested in a position and it is looking positive, call the reference and explain what the company is looking for. They can then tailor their answers according to the job requirements.
- Keep your reference page information complete and up to date. Providing incorrect titles and contact numbers impacts negatively on the impression you want to give the potential employer
How to make a reference page for your resume part 2
How do you list references on a resume?
These are different formats for listing your references on a resume. In addition to the professional resume reference page example provided here, we show you other suitable ways of listing your references at Sample Job Reference Lists
How many references should you list on your resume?
It is important to list those references that you have carefully considered to be the most appropriate to recommend you for the job you are applying for. Depending on how much work experience you have, it is usually sufficient to list 3 to 4 references on your resume reference page.
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