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The importances of References
One of the most frequent questions that I get from clients is, does everyone have to include a
reference page while sending out their resumes? The answer is “no” however it is definitely
recommended that every one have a prepared reference letter to give potential employers after
they have met with them. The reason why you don’t want to include your references with every
sent package is because you only want employers to call references after they have had a chance
to meet with you and you have decided that you are interested in their position.
But, what is so important about a reference page? A reference page makes you look more
professional, organized and serious about your job search. It ultimately helps you present
yourself in the best possible light and demonstrates that you are a candidate that should be taken
seriously. Not sure if I am telling the truth? Well, imagine this scenario.
After many months of searching, you finally find the perfect job. You intelligently hire a
professional resume writer to assist you with the preparation of your resume/cover letter and they
prepare documents that will effectively market your skills and help you get your foot in the door.
You then proudly send out your package and you get an immediate response. Your dream
employer wants to interview you IMMEDIATELY. You then brush up on your interviewing
skills and then attend the interview. All goes well and you really believe you are well suited for
the position. You successfully demonstrate your unique abilities and potential to handle the
position with ease and impress the employer who then asks, “Do you have any references?” You
say, “Of course but they are not in ummmmm printed form. However, if you give me a minute, I
can write them down for you on a piece of paper or better yet, I can give you five business cards
and write notes on them for your reference.” Now imagine the look on their faces and your
embarrassment.
Now, wouldn’t it have been much, much, much easier to simply have a professionally drafted
reference page in hand to give them, if asked? All you needed was a professionally prepared list
of three to five business references of people willing to attest to your work habits and
qualifications. You could have then included a coworker, supervisor, or even a professor for your
business references and for your personal references you could have included a minister,
neighbor, or close friend.
But, you might be wondering, “How do I compose this list?” Well, in order to compose your
reference list, you should list the most important reference first and then include their name, title,
all contact information (addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, etc.), type of reference
(personal or professional, and a brief summary of how long they have known you and in what
capacity. By including all of this information, you will definitely make your reference list a
powerful marketing tool and demonstrate your professionalism and commitment to success! |
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