can i just put available upon request and then have my refences' contact info for the interview if there is one? or will my not putting references diminish my chances of an interview?
2006-10-17 18:10:41 · 10 answers · asked by liveityourway 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
depends on how impressive your references are and if you think it will help you stand out from other applicants. It can't hurt unless it limits (as in a 1pg resume) the other, more important parts of your resume. Normally your work experience and skills are more important. education is also important. references are to check up on you later on. won't matter what your references are if your education, work experience and skills don't aren't a good fit for the employer and at least get your foot in the door for the first interview. in general, just put references available upon request if you want (it'll be assumed anyways that if/when they request references you'll have them ready). Focus more on your "work experience" section and tailer your description of your skills that you think will be an asset to the job/company your interviewing for
2006-10-17 18:22:35 · answer #1 · answered by Portango 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is fine to not put your references on your resume. If you think about it....they only need to contact your references if they consider you for the job, and if they consider you for the job they will let you know usually by giving you a second interview. You should write 'references available upon request' on your actual resume...but always have a separate sheet with your reference info on it in case they ask for them.
2006-10-18 01:18:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its not necessary to mention the references on your resume. Nor mention reference neither write "will be provided on request". Generally reference are demanded according to the recruitment and hr policies of the company. It varies company to company, some does not check any reference and some demand and cross check the references you have provided them. so I don't feel to mention reference on CV as it does not encourage the employer for an interview call. always emphasize your qualifications, skills and experience, the things an employer need.
2006-10-18 01:42:51 · answer #3 · answered by mrs509eb 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never put references or "upon request" on there. You must maximize every inch of space on the page and there are more inportant things about yourself than references - unless they are very well known. I don't put "upon request" because of course I'll provide them if they ask, so why waste that space. Good luck in the job hunt.
2006-10-18 01:27:58 · answer #4 · answered by midiman77 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a person who has interviewed candidates for a position, I recommend not placing references on a resume. As the others have said, it does not help you obtain a job.
However, always have the list of references ready when asked for it.
2006-10-18 02:00:16 · answer #5 · answered by Searcher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never put that on a resume, most HR people tell me that it isn't necessary. If they require references, they will ask you during the interview process. Make sure that your references' contact information is current.
2006-10-18 01:23:04 · answer #6 · answered by Kainoa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On request is actually the most common way to handle that on a resume. Make sure you DO have people lined up who have agreed to be references, though.
2006-10-18 01:20:23 · answer #7 · answered by SDD 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
References on request is fine - this way, you can provide them only if they are serious about you as a candidate - you want to 'bother' your references as little as possible.
2006-10-18 01:17:04 · answer #8 · answered by Piggiepants 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, I never state any references at all.
2006-10-18 01:21:09 · answer #9 · answered by floozy_niki 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say wait until they ask - there's a lot more to you than who thinks you're all that and why not use that space to sell yourself?
2006-10-18 02:03:51 · answer #10 · answered by Tiger by the Tail 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋