I am applying for a job on the field which I studied in college and I have no references to put on my resume. I worked on the family business right after graduating and it is a totally different field from what I took up in college. I worked with my sister on the family business. Is it okay to put family members as your references? Plus, I have no other previous jobs other than the family business.
2007-03-15 17:22:10 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Don't worry about references until you get to the interview part of the process. References are not expected to be on your resume. See the article below.
2007-03-16 06:43:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only thing I could think of would be to list references from some type of volunteer work, if you've done any. Generally, it's not really advised that you put family members as references.
Perhaps you could list some other types of references not related to employment. Like character references, for example. You still shouldn't list family members for this type of reference either, but you can list friends, other people who weren't related to you that you might have worked with in your family's business, and anyone else whom you think might give a favorable report about you.
Hope I was helpful, and best of luck to you.
2007-03-15 17:33:50 · answer #2 · answered by puckfreak02 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Don't stress over your references on your resume. In fact, don't include them. The place for those is on the formal aplication for employment that you will fill out if interviewed, and you should have at least one to provide then. Emphasize your relevant skills from your coursework and your contributions to the business.
The purpose of your resume is to make it clear to the reader, who only has a few seconds of time, exactly what you know how to do. If you have what the reader wants, you have a chance of getting in the door. Nobody at this stage is going to call up a stranger and ask their opinion of you. Not when they're sitting next to a 4 inch pile of competing resumes. That's just the way it works. Proofread carefully. Spelling or grammatical errors can be the kiss of death.
2007-03-15 17:45:19 · answer #3 · answered by The man in the back 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Referees are not just to talk about your work habits, but also your personality.
Put a family friend down as a reference as well as one of your family members that you worked closely with whilst you worked at the family business.
You could also put any college lecturers that you had a good repore with.
2007-03-15 17:32:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
References shouldn't be a part of your resume. It's like giving the telephone numbers to all of your ex's to your newest love interest before they have a chance to get to know you.
References will be necessary, however. To develop your pool of references, talk with family members who are aware of your character and work ethic, previous customers, former teachers and professors, and friends and asked them to be on standby to vouch for you as you look for a job.
2007-03-16 02:58:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
confident comprise your refernces!!!! A trend for a on a similar time as became to place "references available upon request" yet all that serves to do is piss the corporate off as they might desire to artwork extra stable to confirm while you're qualified, that's a daunting job already. placed your references on the backside of the website of your resume. suited of success on the interview. Get a chum to do a prepare one with you tinight asking you conventional interview questions so which you have an concept a thank you to respond!
2016-10-18 12:20:41 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you may put a family member , but, I wouldn't use all. You can capitalize on your college major and ask prof's if you may use them for a reference..Don't be discouraged... Your college studies will help a lot... They will most likely be very happy to take a chance with you.. Good luck with your new career.
2007-03-15 17:34:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have always added to my resume the line --References available on request.
You can also include members of your family as references.
Most employers are looking for work experience but you could include volunteer work as well as life experience on your resume.
2007-03-15 17:34:04 · answer #8 · answered by zoril 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's perfectly OK to put your family business on your resume. Honesty is the best policy and should help you find the job that you want.
2007-03-15 17:31:59 · answer #9 · answered by mandm 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use friends, family or professors. I only have 1 actual coworker on my list of references, and he and I dated.
2007-03-15 17:27:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋