How to Make a Job Reference Page
It is not enough to write "References available upon request" on your resume. You need to be able to deliver on that statement by having a job reference page ready for prospective employers. Although you may submit many job applications or resumes before an employer asks to see your references, you need to have this important tool available. It also helps to have your references with you when completing job applications; many ask you to list several references as part of the application process.
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Write down your potential references. Select people who have good knowledge of your experience and the characteristics that will make you a great employee. A good reference is someone who has known you for no less than one year and is not a close family member or friend.
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Choose at least three, but not more than six, references from your options. Be sure you have asked for their permission before including them. Provide them with a copy of your resume so they are able to address specific employer questions about you. Be sure you have verified and updated their contact information.
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Type a heading for the top of your reference page, such as "Joe Smith's References." Bold and underline the heading and increase the font to a size or two larger than the type of the rest of your page.
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Type the name, phone number, email address and job title/your relationship to each reference. List your bes or /most pertinent reference at the top and work your way down.
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Print several copies of your reference page on resume paper and keep them in a folder that you use while job searching. Save an electronic copy on your computer for future reference.
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