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ReFERENCES

While working on your resume, start thinking about references to use during your job search. When your resume is complete, talk to each reference in person and get permission to use his or her name. The best people will be those who can talk about your successes on the job.

Most prospective employers will want to contact former supervisors, so make sure several of these people are on your list. If you had problems working together, this may be a good time to "mend fences" and discuss what positive things might be said.

If you are a professional employee, peer colleagues may be used as references. If you have been a manager, you might include a subordinate to provide a different perspective. Clergy members and friends may be included as "character references" but their input will not be weighed as heavily as professional colleagues. It is best to use three or four people who can each talk about your skills.

Once you select your references, type their names on a sheet of paper. Do not list them on your resume. Most prospective employers will ask for references as they get closer to offering you a job. Listing references separately also gives you a reason to follow-up with employers in which you are particularly interested.

After each interview, call your references and prepare them to be contacted. Most employers will contact references by phone rather that letter. If each reference has your resume on hand and notes on what to cover, he or she will make a positive impression on your behalf.

REFERENCES (This list with fillable fields.)

1. Name_____________________________________________________
Position___________________________________________________
Company__________________________________________________
Address___________________________________________________
City________________________State___________Zip_____________
Office Phone___________________Home Phone__________________
E-Mail Address____________________Fax Number_______________
Nature of Relationship________________________________________

2. Name_____________________________________________________
Position___________________________________________________
Company__________________________________________________
Address___________________________________________________
City________________________State___________Zip_____________
Office Phone___________________Home Phone__________________
E-Mail Address____________________Fax Number_______________
Nature of Relationship________________________________________

3. Name_____________________________________________________
Position___________________________________________________
Company__________________________________________________
Address___________________________________________________
City________________________State___________Zip_____________
Office Phone___________________Home Phone__________________
E-Mail Address____________________Fax Number_______________
Nature of Relationship________________________________________

4. Name_____________________________________________________
Position___________________________________________________
Company__________________________________________________
Address___________________________________________________
City________________________State___________Zip_____________
Office Phone___________________Home Phone__________________
E-Mail Address____________________Fax Number_______________
Nature of Relationship________________________________________

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