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What should you include in a reference?

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What should you include in a reference?

A detailed reference (or character reference) can include:

  • answers to questions from the employer requesting the reference.
  • details about your skills, ability and experience.
  • details about your character, strengths and weaknesses relating to your suitability for the new role.
  • how often you were off work.

What do I write in a reference?

How to write a character reference

  • Start off by discussing your relationship with the applicant.
  • Establish how long you have known the applicant.
  • Talk about their positive qualities and give examples.
  • Finish with a recommendation for the position.
  • Include your contact information.

How many references should you put on a resume?

Three to five is the ideal number of references for a resume. If the job description or the company have specifically requested that you include a list of references (and this should really be the only reason that you do), three to five strategically-chosen people are just right.

How do you list references on a resume?

Be sure to include full contact information for each of your references. List their full name, title, and company in addition to the street address, phone, and email. If the person prefers to use post-nominal letters (PhD, MD, CPA, etc.) or a title (Mr., Mrs., Ms.) it is appropriate to include it with their name.

How to list references on your resume?

Use a separate page for your references list.

  • Put your name and the title “References” on the top of the page, e.g. “John Doe References”.
  • Use consistent formatting for all your references: list their full names, professional titles, companies, and contact information.
  • Include at least three professional references.
  • Make sure to inform all of your references prior to submitting a job application with their contact details included!

    • How to make a reference page?

    Place the section label “References” in bold at the top of the page (centered).

  • Order the references alphabetically.
  • Double-space all text.
  • Apply a hanging indent of 0.5 inches.

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