
Tips to Make the Most of Your Job References
You’ve made your resume. You’ve searched the classified ads. You’re ready to apply for your next job. Do you need references? Should you include them on your resume? How references are handled has changed over the years. Here, we’ll examine what references are, when to include them, and how to make the most of them. Check out this article for more tips on leveraging your job references on your resume.
What Are Job References?
References “are people who can talk about your work experience, work habits, character, and skills.” They have spent time with you in a work environment; this has given them the opportunity to observe your behavior and abilities. Most often, references are from previous employers or managers. If your work experience is limited, you may include profes...