I am makeing a resume for a new employer am i supposed to list personal reference's or should that be left to

Question

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Answer 1

It depends. If you have good and valid references (that is the referees are available whenever and under any circumstances), you can put them in.

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

If not, you can place "references available upon request" phrase.

But usually, a CV looks better with them IN

Answer 2

No, at the end of your resume it's best to list 2-3 personal references and 2-3 references of previous co-workers or boss's that will give you a good reference. Be sure that you contact your references before hand (especially the working ones) and see if they are willing to give you a reference if they are called upon.

Answer 3

If you have space you can go ahead and put it on your resume. The general rule is that if you are applying for an entry level position your resume should only be one page long, unless your are applying for a professional position (Lawyer, Doctor, etc.) which should be no longer than two pages for entry level. Make sure the meaty stuff is in there first like education, certifications and experience. Then you can add (listed in order of importance) Professional References, Personal References, outside activities, and the "objective" section. In my field the objective section is never put on a resume, and I don't think that it is even looked at by most employers.

Answer 4

References are not a part of my resume. Provide references only when asked for them; otherwise you are distributing your references' contact information liberally and without any regard to their privacy.

However, if the job description states they want references, do not say "References available upon request." It sounds obvious, but they have requested it in the description and by not providing it, you're demonstrating you can't follow instructions. Surprisingly, people do that all the time and it can cause resumes to get tossed without further consideration. If the job description asks for references, provide them with your resume, otherwise do not until requested.

Answer 5

On my resume at the bottom I have written "References available upon request." Not everyone asks for them. Then on a seperate paper I have a few names and numbers . I think I have used it once in the last 6 years and it was only used by one person who hired me. My other 2 jobs didn't even ask.

Answer 6

YOu can add a line on the bottom of the resume that suggests:

References available upon request.

This will keep your resume crisp and brief, yet offer them an opportunity to request them later. Then, it is smart to have 3 references typed up in completion. INclude addresses, phones, e-mail if available and your relationship wth that person. (former co-worker, customer, personal friend etc.)

Answer 7

Do what is asked for. If they want them, they will ask. Or, you should ask. Have personal and job related references ready, usually 3 is the number. I read an article about job references, that one said not to list them unless it was asked for.
This job asked me for references, and I had them ready, personal ones. Unfortunately, when I filled out the application, they wanted professional references, from 3 former supervisor's. I was not prepared.
Other jobs asked for references, period, no mention of professional, or personal.
The last job, and the new job actually called them. Others did not.
Good luck on the new job.

Answer 8

Just write "References available upon request."

If I'm not mistaken I thought it was sort of a "faux pas" to put personal references directly on the resume nowadays. You're safer just writing "References available upon request" at the bottom.

Answer 9

Put at the bottom "References available upon request"

then have a separate list of references with you when u go to your interview to give if they want to check them. make sure they are not all persona but rather professional people you have worked with either co workers or supervisors. and throw in a few person as well but keep it to mostly professional.

Answer 10

You don't really have to put your references on your resume. You can mention at the end that details of references will be provided on request. And ensure your references are aware that you will be giving their details as and when necessary.