Reference Letters

If requested by the employer, submit a reference page with your resume. Usually, prospective employers will not check your references until you get to the interview stage. However, it may benefit you to send your list of references in the initial stage of your job search even if it has not been requested. This may create a favorable impression if your references are particularly impressive, or the employer knows someone you have listed. Be sure to bring your reference page to the interview.

For your reference page, you should have names of 3 - 5 references who will speak highly of you if an employer contacts them regarding your employability. Your references should be past employers, supervisors, or professors. Prospective employers are not interested in personal references. Make sure you ask each reference for permission to include them on your list. Tell each reference what kind of jobs you will be applying for and what skills you want them to emphasize if they get a call from a prospective employer.

In addition, it is important to keep in contact with your references. They often appreciate being kept informed of your progress and may be able to provide leads on employment opportunities.

Your NAME
Address
City, State, Zip
Phone

REFERENCES

Name of Reference
Job Title of Reference
Name of Company
Address
Telephone Number

Name of Reference
Job Title of Reference
Name of Company
Address
Telephone Number

Name of Reference
Job Title of Reference
Name of Company
Address
Telephone Number