A list of references serve as a source of contact through
which a potential employer can verify your background and
help to ascertain your suitability for a job. This document
allows you the opportunity to provide a list of persons
who can vouch for your skills, work ethics, character, strengths
and other attributes.
The list of references should contain
the name, job title, and company employing your reference
as well as a contact number. It may also be useful to indicate
how you were associated with your reference. For example:
supervisor, business partner or client.
Note:
Be sure to choose your references carefully, seek their
permission, and provide them with an overview of the areas
you would like them to emphasize on your behalf. It may
be a good idea to provide your references with scripted
summaries highlighting key areas relevant to your employment
objectives. If you are seeking a management position, areas
such as leadership, work planning and decision-making should
be included in your summary.
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