How to Type a Reference List
Most jobs will ask you to provide professional references before hiring you, so it's important that you have a typed list ready to go. Here are some guidelines to help your properly format your reference list and include all relevant information.
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Instructions
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Make a quick list of past jobs. Write down anything and everything you've done in the past.
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Circle the experiences that are relevant to the position you're seeking. If you are looking for a job in counseling, don't include your 3 years as a pizza delivery man.
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Choose 3 or 4 of those experiences to use on your reference list. Evaluate which experiences were most impressive and most relevant. Decide which employers are most likely to give your favorable reviews, and try to include the ones who have known you the longest. Make sure all of their contact info is up-to-date and accurate.
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Type your name, address, phone number, and e-mail address at the top of the page. Make your name bold and in a larger font size.
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Type "Reference List" below your name. Depending on your style, you may want to include a line break above or below this line.
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Type your first reference's full name, followed by their title on the line below (if they have one).
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Type their mailing address below their name. Ideally, you should use their work address, although some of your employers may not have a separate work address (if you are making a childcare reference list, for example).
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On the last two lines, list their work phone number and e-mail address.
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Check for any errors, print, and present proudly to potential employers!
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Tips & Warnings
Make sure you have accurate contact information for each reference.
Play around with different visual formats to find what works for you.
List your references alphabetically.
Don't list personal contact information (such as cell phone #, personal e-mail, home address) without asking first.
