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Essential Guide to Job References

This document discusses references and answers frequently asked questions about references. It recommends having 3-5 references that are a mix of professional and personal references. Professional references should be from managers, supervisors or coworkers and can speak to work ethic and job performance. Personal references can speak to character. References should only be provided upon request and permission should be obtained first. The key points are to have an organized list of references and only use them judicially. Reference letters can be obtained when leaving a job or if a supervisor changes positions.

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Essential Guide to Job References

This document discusses references and answers frequently asked questions about references. It recommends having 3-5 references that are a mix of professional and personal references. Professional references should be from managers, supervisors or coworkers and can speak to work ethic and job performance. Personal references can speak to character. References should only be provided upon request and permission should be obtained first. The key points are to have an organized list of references and only use them judicially. Reference letters can be obtained when leaving a job or if a supervisor changes positions.

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Chapter: 4

REFERENCES:
Choose Wisely
“ Far
and away the best
prize that life offers is
the chance to work
hard at work worth
doing.”

- Theodore
Roosevelt
Questions arising in the
mind of Job Seakers
• Do I need to have references?
• Will they be checked?
• How many should I have?
•Whom should I select?
•What should they say
about me?
Frequently asked questions on
References
•How many references
should I have?
# 3 – 5 Individuals
# may be a mix of PERSONAL
&
PROFESSIIONAL
Frequently asked questions on
References
• Whom should I ask for Reference?
# Work Related Individuals.
Experienced ?
# From – Managers, Supervisors, Professional
Contacts (co-workers / business associates )

Fresher ?
# From – A Faculty Member
Note: 1. Never from your immediate family members
[Link] people who are articulate
and fairly easy to get hold of
Frequently asked questions on
References
• What should they say about me?
it depends.
Professional References:
Work Ethic, Quality of Your Work, Your
Personality in the Job.
Personal References:
Character, Personality in General
Frequently asked questions on
References
• When should I provide References?
# Most common practice:
“References available upon Request”
# Providing Reference shows
YOU are Well Prepared
Some important points to be
kept in mind while handling
references
• Have a list of all your references.
• Have a second list for potential employers.
• Get permission from your intended references.
• Select appropriate reference.
• Use your reference judicially. Do not overuse
them.
• Intimate your reference regarding your
application
Reference Letters
Get One
• When you leave an Employer.
• Your Supervisor leaves or changes
position.
Note: Do not attach them with Resume.
Provide them at an interview or
include them to your portfolio.
Now You are Familiar with

• REFERENCES
• QUESTIONS ASKED OF
REFERENCES

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