how do you show references on your resume?

Question

I'm trying to put references on my resume but am not sure how to format it.

Answer 1

Don't put anything on it. If an employeer wants a reference they will just ask. They won't say "whoa, references upon request, I better get one!" It's a line wasted instead of putting meaningful info. References are mostly useless anyway. Previous employeers will only verify your employment. They can't say if you were good or bad. And, you will only put down people who are going to say great things about you so it's kind of biased. I can't trust your references.

Answer 2

Unless this is a new practice, references should not be placed on your resume. Your resume is your "selling tool". It's purpose is to state your objective, educational, and employment background, and get you that INTERVIEW. On your resume, the last article should be "REFERENCES", and you should indicate that "references are available upon request".

During the interview process, when asked for references, you should have your reference sheet prepared on the same type of paper that your resume is prepared on, with the same name, address, and phone number heading, typed in the same font, and formatted to match your resume. List at least 3 separate references and include an address and phone number where each could be reached.

Hope this helps.

Answer 3

Generally speaking, reference letters don't go on your resume. They are either included in the resume packet, or you can say at the bottom of your resume, references available upon request.

Some companies put a lot of stock in references, and some don't. I have never put references on my resume (I try to keep the resume at two pages TOPS) or sent references with my initial packet. If they are serious about you and want to schedule an interview, either take your reference letters with you, or if the personel director prefers, FAX them a day or so prior to the intereview.

Answer 4

Usually on your resume you just say "references available on request" which is sort of useless since that's assumed - if the potential employer wants them, they'll ask for them in any case. If you have an interview, take a list with you that you can hand to the interviewer if asked of references, including name, relationship, address and phone numbers - have "References for (your name)" at the top of the page.

If you want to put them on your resume, could format as

REFERENCES

Mr. XXXXXX: Accounting Professor, school name
address, city, state, zip
phone number

Mrs. YYYYYY: Former supervisor, company name
address, city, state, zip
phone number

It goes without saying that you must contact each of your references before listing them, to ask their permission to use them as a reference.

If you're applying for anything higher than an entry-level job, I wouldn't put the references on your resume - even for entry-level, isn't usually done.

Answer 5

It is proper to state on your resume:
References Upon Request

Further, I always would have my references typed and with me, thus if I were asked for them I would indeed have quick access to them. You may also ask if the interviewer would like you to add them to your resume when they ask for your resume.

Answer 6

References are not usually put on a resume. I put at the bottom of the page,"references on request." The employer is not usually interested in seeing references unless they are seriously considering hiring you.

Answer 7

I always put it at the end. Like so:

References: Available upon request

Then, I have a references list typed out separately to give to those who ask for it.

Answer 8

make your refs the last and so in a contact sheet format beginning from most recent to earliest. like this

joe blow inc from: aug 04 to present
123 sesame st ph 123 343 5555
louisville , ky fax [phone]
position held ___ starting sal___ ending sal___ promotions___
supervisor____(who was your boss)

mom & pop grocery stop march 03 to aug 04
343 street drive ph xxx xxx xxxx
va beach,va fax xxx xxx xxxx
pos held___sarting salary___end sal___ awards & promotions__
supervisor_____

unemployed sept 02 to march 03
reason family vaction//world travel/
(always explain in a postive what you were doing during this time)

univ of md sept 98 to jan 02
degree program___ GPA___class position if in top
college park, md ph xxx xxx xxxx
dean ___
again do make this as a contact sheet so your prospective employer may do their check list verification of your work scholastic history easier. and you want your resume` to POP ref on request sounds liek a blow off, where as a contact sheet at the end seperate from your resume can be added & makes you look more professional & eager to do a thorough job.

Answer 9

Don't add references unless you're applying for a nanny job. Don't even say "References available upon request" - It's tacky and obvious.

Instead, have a reference sheet with you in a folder and give it to them if they ask for it.

Answer 10

Hope this helps!