How to Get References for Your Job Search

A good resume when looking for a job is not always enough, if you are close to getting that job, most likely the prospective employer will ask for your references, and a lot of staffing agencies will ask for references up front, and if you do not have them it may give the wrong impression.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Resume
• Contact Information

1. Never add your references on to your resume but at the bottom write “references upon request”.

2. Make a list of your past employers and supervisors or coworkers and pick about five that you feel comfortable with and if someone calls them to ask them for a reference.

3. Next call those people and ask them if it is okay to add them as a reference.

4. On a separate paper than your resume write the names, phone number and the relationship you had with your references. And if some of those people changed jobs make sure to let the future employer know and give the correct new contact (which you can also write down on your reference page).