References

References are coworkers, supervisors, or managers that have agreed to provide feedback on your past performance to potential employers.  References on a resume have become less important in recent years.  Previously, job applicants would list their references right on their resume.  Later on, this became one line on the resume:  References Furnished upon Request.  Today, this section is really just a statement of the obvious, and best left off the modern resume.

This is not to say that having references is no longer important. In fact, you should have a list of references prepared to send to a recruiter or prospective employer.

It's important to gain the permission of a reference before releasing their name and contact information.  This is done both as a courtesy and to ensure the person you are using as a reference on a resume is comfortable in that role.

The information provided for a reference can include:

• Contact Name
• Job Title
• Company  Name
• Mailing Address
• Contact Numbers
• Email Address