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Who Should Be Used As A Job Reference?
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A simple answer to
the above question would be this: any individual who has observed you
in a professional capacity, and is willing to serve as an
employment reference (with, hopefully, positive things to say about
you), could be used as a reference. Providing a list of references may
not necessarily restrict a potential employer from contacting your
previous employers, but the process does serve as a great starting
point for building your credibility through individuals hand-picked by
you.
So, how to go about
choosing resume references? A sample list of such individuals could
include:
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Supervisors/bosses
at previous or existing jobs.
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Colleagues, peers,
or subordinates.
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Clients, vendors,
accounts, partners, etc.
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Academic
references, such as professors and guides.
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Professionals from
industry associations and volunteer work.
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Project team
members.
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Mentors, coaches,
or advisors.
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Co-authors of
research papers.
You get the point,
don't you? Generally, these references may be asked questions about
your work ethic, professionalism, skills, education, qualifications,
etc. References who would say positive things about you can
significantly boost your chances of success.
Related Information:
What Is A Reference List?
Sample Reference List
What To Do If Your References Have Moved To
Other Companies?
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