Should I list people with whom I have a more professional relationship with (like past professors who can vouche for my writing, or past employers for internships) but who haven't known me as long as others? Or should I list people who have known me informally for many years, but who don't know my more professional work ability? I'm not sure if time known is more important or if the professional aspect is more important
2007-12-23 04:15:06 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
The professional aspect is more important. If I am looking at a resume I want to know how you perform in work-related areas such as critical thinking, and I want to know your work ethic. Your friends are great for letting me know that you are a good persson, but what I really need is someone who is a hard and effective worker (who is also a good person). Good luck!
2007-12-23 04:18:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have the option of leaving two references or more you should leave one informal (non work related) reference that may be better suited at saying that you have put effort forth with your jobs and that you are an all around good person. Then put a professional reference because they will be able to tell your new employer whether or not you showed up on time and all that.
If you only have room for one you should pick the person that would best represent you to your new employer.
2007-12-23 12:22:07 · answer #2 · answered by Dominique B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What I recommend is that you creat a list of 3-5 references that are a mix of what you describe. Employers want to know the quality of your work and the qualiy of your character. Do not include your references on your resume, but have the list handy when you are interviewed. Normally, potential employers will only call if they really intend to hire you, so make certain that those folks have your best interest in mind, always pake sure you have their permission to be listed as a reference for you.
2007-12-23 12:22:48 · answer #3 · answered by catinthehat99 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can combine your professors and your past employers. Just stay away from friends and family members. Be sure you KNOW that these people you choose as your reference will say something nice about you. I did have a former co-worker who I disliked tremendously use me as a reference. I had to tell them I had nothing to say and was surprised she used me as a reference. Had she asked me before she listed me,she would have known this
2007-12-23 12:20:33 · answer #4 · answered by Jenn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually a recent employer and /or recent academic reference.
When you say people who have known you informally-- well if they dont know about your work, what they say may not be worth reading.
The professional aspect is more important.
Hope this helps
2007-12-23 12:25:17 · answer #5 · answered by brian t 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends on what kind of reference they are asking for. For a character reference a would probably put both a professor and someone informal.
2007-12-23 12:19:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to list folks who you are pretty sure will talk well about you and who have known you on a professional basis.
2007-12-23 12:51:48 · answer #7 · answered by KJC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋