A resume reference is some one who can verify your credentials and all or part of the information you have written in your resume. References are usually contacted in the last stages of the job selection procedure.
You have to know your references well and be sure that they can give a good feedback
Resume references can be:
- Former teachers or professors
- Clients
- Former project managers or supervisors
- Other contacts from industry associations
It is best to check your references before you give them to a potential employer. How ? Call and ask them what they think about you! If you hesitate to do this, ask a friend who can do it for you. If you ask a previous manager if you can use them as a reference they will probably answer ‘yes’. However you never know if this person will give a good reference or a bad one about you.
Resume References have to be able to answer questions on the following subjects :
- Professional Conduct / Personal Character
- Academic Qualifications
- Work Experience
- Job titles
- Responsibilities
- Employment Dates
- Communication Skills
- Oral
- Written
- Strengths & Weaknesses
- Management / Leadership Skills
- Attitude
- Attendance
- Punctuality
- Dependability
You have to know your references well and be sure that they can give a good feedback, to anybody asking questions about your past.
