what do i put on my CV for references?

Question

when i have been out of work for a long time and most of my previouse employers are no longer in buisiness?

Answer 1

It doesn't matter if the past employers are no longer in business if they are willing to offer you some reference. But if they are not, then there are a couple of things you can appeal to.

http://www.cvtips.com/resume_references.html

I recommend have some reference from one or two of your former teachers, preferably one which is closer to the domain you work in. A second option is have a member of your family (second degree) as your referent. You can state that during the period you didn't work, you actually helped a member of your family start his own business. A third option would me a mate....but this is not preferable.

Always remember to get some reference each time you quit a job or are being laid off. They will be useful for the future.

I agree with the other answerers when it comes to the "References available upon request" thing.
Good luck!

Answer 2

Have you been involved in any unemployment schemes where someone could give a reference? How about a character reference from a suitable professional? Even if your old employers are out of business can you get in touch? Two references would be enough, so 1 character, 1 professional.

Good luck
V

Answer 3

Firstly, never put references on a CV. As a recruiter, I see them as more experienced versions of you, and hence may well go and recruit them instead! Secondly, you don't know the type of reference that your potential future employer may ask for. You need three to five references lined up and briefed, and aware of your job search status. These will include existing and past employers, who will give a formal "employed from/to, reasons for leaving" and also include personal references from leaders of groups you belong to. Thirdly, only provide references once the potential employer says "the job is yours, subject to references." Only at that point ask what type of references they need, and then provide the required contacts. Good Luck!

Answer 4

In that case, put personal references. If you can get someone like a doctor, policeman, serviceman, or any other apparently reputable person to stand as a character reference, it would be better than having none at all.

Most CV's are given a cursory glance, to weed out the *obviously unsuitable* candidates.
If you leave a reference section blank, it is possible that your CV will be thrown out, without any further thought.

Answer 5

In the UK, it is perfectly acceptable either put "references available on request" or to leave it out altogether. And in fact, this is what you should do regardless of whether you have referees easily available or not, as you don't want a potential new employer to contact anyone without your permission.

But, if you progress to second interview stage or are offered a job, you will then need to provide contact details for referees. You will be able to explain your situation and the recruiter will then to advise who is appropriate, depending on your situation (i.e. what your reason for being out of work is).

Bear in mind that in the UK, recruiters seldom contact anyone for a full reference. They simply ask them to verify that you were employed by them, and what dates you were employed.

When I was out of work for a period of time (because I was travelling overseas), they simply asked for the name of a family friend who could verify that I had indeed been travelling.

Answer 6

Hello

You can put you previous teachers phone no., I mean the one that you believe can add something positive to you CV,

You can also put the contacts of your previous superiors if you have any work experience

Or you just can put :

References:

Available upon request ( this is what I put on my CV)

Regards

Good Luck

Hiba

Answer 7

Reference available on request is good then get a mate to give u a reference and say u work for them it worked for me no one knew it woz a friend tho

Answer 8

Put previous employers - it's not your fault if they can't be contacted. Or put one old employer and the other of a person who had known you for a while xxx

Answer 9

any jobs you use to have that are still open if you cant find any a professional that no's you well like a doctor therapist health visitor could do if you get really stuck if you live in the uk try goin to citizens advice there really good.xx