That's because, in many cases, employers only request references from applicants once they are considered serious contenders for the role at hand. Occasionally, however, companies will request that applicants provide a list of references when they initially apply for a job. This tends to happen more in conservative industry sectors like the legal profession, jobs in childhood education, in the building trades, and on federal job postings.
Academic roles may also request references with the application. References are people who can answer questions about your education, work history, skills, abilities, and work style.
If companies want references with the job application, they'll note it clearly. For example, the job posting may read as follows:.
Alternatively, the announcement may state, "To be considered for this position, please fill out an online profile and attach the following documents: cover letter, resume, and a list of three references. It's very typical for employers to request three references. When providing the company with references, don't list your references on your resume.
Instead, include a separate, attached page with a list of three references or whatever number the company asks for and their contact information.
Your list of references should include professional connections who can attest to your qualifications for the job. Your references don't have to be people who work at your current job; in fact, you shouldn't use references from your current manager or co-workers if the company isn't aware you are job searching.
The last thing you want is for your boss to learn from one of their competitors that you have approached them regarding a new job. Here are some good candidates to provide you with a reference:. You should only use someone as a reference if you are on good terms with the individual, and feel confident that the person will provide a positive reference.
Character references can substitute for work references if there are no other alternatives. They can be friends, a landlord, clients or anyone who can speak to your good personal qualities such as your honesty, dependability, good nature, etc.
If they have firsthand knowledge of your work skills, that is even more useful. Close relatives are not generally acceptable references and neither are people who do not know you well. You may not want to include references from areas of your life you prefer to keep private or that may conflict with your interviewer's values.
For example, personal counsellors, therapists, religious leaders or leaders of political or military parties in your home country may not always be appropriate references. If you still do not have enough references, you may want to consider taking a course in your field of interest.
If you participate in class and make a good impression, the teacher or other program staff may be willing to act as a reference for you. Volunteering is also a good way to develop references. However, some organizations do not provide references for volunteers, so it is a good idea to check what the policy is. Once you have good references, you should try to keep in touch with them frequently. By continuing, you agree to Monster's privacy policy , terms of use and use of cookies.
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