Question as per "references" with resumes ... (Answers appreciated!) ...?

Question

1. When help wanted ads demand "references", do they mean just the NAMES of references or actual LETTERS of recommendation?

2. What is the usual format?
^ (Name of reference, phone number, home address....?)

3. How many should I include?
^ (I know that quality > quantity, but still.)

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The help wanted ad to which I am responding is very brief, but it does manage to ask for a resume and "references."

I've typed up my resume with a short section entitled "References", included two names and the respective ways by which to contact them.


.... Is that all I need?

Answer 1

1. On your resume at the bottom you should put
"References upon request". And always have a copy of your references ready to submit to the interviewer.

2. Three references is generally the standard. One based on your character and two based on experience and resent employment.

3. Each reference should include their name, position, name of business, contact number. You have to ask for theier permission for you to use them as a reference. This way they have no suprises when they recieve a call.

4. You may still use letters of reference but the employer will wish to speak to someone about your work habits. (tardiness, work quality, gets along with other employees, etc.)

Answer 2

A standard practice with reference is as follows:
a) Have your personal list of your managers or superiors from respective firms you worked with who can vouch for your work and your capabilities either in front of you or behind you. Have their phone numbers (office only please) and their office address as well ready.
b) Depending on what job you are applying, provide 3-4 references that you think are most impressive. You should mention what was role of that person in relation to your job.
c) Some countries like Australia have very strong practice of calling the references and taking their feedback. Some countries keep it only to call if there is really any decision making problem.

Answer 3

I never provided references until the employer showed a definite interest. I put "References available on request" at the bottom of my resume and concentrated on selling myself in the resume. A list of names doesn't sell anything.

I'm no authority, just my 2 cents.

Answer 4

3 to 5 references should suffice. You should put their name, address, and most appopriate telephone number. (make sure to check with your reference first before doing this).

The references should be A) current and B) able to comment on your skills, personality, and or some other traits about you that are relevant to the job you are applying for.

Answer 5

I would just put "references avilable upon request"
If they like your resume the references come in to play then.

You should have both proffesional and personal references at that time.

Good Luck

Answer 6

I agree with the others, "References available upon request" Should be enough on your resume.

Answer 7

i would say you're okay with that. they just want a way to contact some one to find out more about you. if they want more, they'll let you know.