Reference List Tips

Basic Information

Make sure you contact your references and ask for permission
Bring your refernce list with you to your interview
If an employer does not ask for a refernce list, ask them if they would like it
Don't put your reference list in the same document as your resume

Who to ask

• A past employer
• A past teacher or proffesor
• A family friends that is close to you
• An individual you have done volunteer work for
• Do not ask a parent or guardian
• Do not ask a close relative with the same last name
• Anyone who you feel will provide positive information about you.

What to Include

• Be sure to include full contact information for each of your references.
• List their full name, title, and company in addition to the street address, phone, and email.
• If the person prefers to use post-nominal letters (PhD, MD, CPA, etc.) or a title (Mr., Mrs., Ms.) it is appropriate to include it with their name.
  
• Double check to make sure the information is current, and that the names are spelled correctly.
• Proofread your list as carefully as you proofread your resume and cover letter
• You would not want to include an email address with a typo or a phone number that is missing a digit.
• Be consistent with your formatting and make sure to include the same information for each reference.
• Include your own name and contact information at the top of the reference list.
• Include a title such as "References" or "References for Jane Doe" on the top of the page so that it is clear what information is on the page.