“Finding References That Sing Your Praises” By DEBRA WILLIAMS Present by MYAT WIN

Introduction References are one part of our job search over which we have complete control. References are one part of our job search over which we have complete control. Job seekers usually put "References available upon request" on the bottom of their resumes. Job seekers usually put "References available upon request" on the bottom of their resumes. References can hurt job seekers more than they know. References can hurt job seekers more than they know. There are important tips that may help us to prepare for References. There are important tips that may help us to prepare for References.

Tips Assume your references will be checked Assume your references will be checked Ask permission before listing a reference Ask permission before listing a reference Make sure your references are comfortable speaking on your behalf Make sure your references are comfortable speaking on your behalf Verify your information Verify your information Coach your references Coach your references Keep your references informed Keep your references informed Choose references based on job requirements Choose references based on job requirements Choose your references based on what they can say about you, not name recognition Choose your references based on what they can say about you, not name recognition Consider a reference check a good sign Consider a reference check a good sign

Assume your references will be checked If you assume your references will not be checked by employers, you are taking a substantial risk. If you assume your references will not be checked by employers, you are taking a substantial risk. It is always a good thing to assume that employers are going to call references It is always a good thing to assume that employers are going to call references

Ask permission before listing a reference Many companies prohibit employees from providing any information other than job titles and dates of employment Many companies prohibit employees from providing any information other than job titles and dates of employment Asking permission eliminates many of the problems references cause job seekers Asking permission eliminates many of the problems references cause job seekers

Make sure your references are comfortable speaking on your behalf If you sense a reference may be hesitant, it is better to ask if the person would prefer providing a letter of reference. If you sense a reference may be hesitant, it is better to ask if the person would prefer providing a letter of reference. Even though, you may never need or use the letter, at least you'll know a hesitant reference isn't on your list. Even though, you may never need or use the letter, at least you'll know a hesitant reference isn't on your list.

Verify your information Make sure the phone numbers, job titles, company names and addresses for your advocates are correct. Make sure the phone numbers, job titles, company names and addresses for your advocates are correct. Should be typed on letterhead-quality paper that matches your resume Should be typed on letterhead-quality paper that matches your resume Should always have the list ready to present at an interview or when applying for a job Should always have the list ready to present at an interview or when applying for a job

Coach your references Some employers may ask your references for names of others to contact. Some employers may ask your references for names of others to contact. Try to talk to each person you ask to serve as a reference. Try to talk to each person you ask to serve as a reference. Discuss your job goals, outline the qualities and skills you're emphasizing in your job search. Discuss your job goals, outline the qualities and skills you're emphasizing in your job search. Give each a copy of your resume. Give each a copy of your resume.

Keep your references informed Job seekers should update References regularly on how the search is progressing Job seekers should update References regularly on how the search is progressing Telling references about the requirements of each job Telling references about the requirements of each job Refreshing their memories of your qualification Refreshing their memories of your qualification  demonstrated the skills the employer desires.

Choose references based on job requirements Follows according steps_ Follows according steps_ List every potential reference List every potential reference Under each name, jot down the job skills and work characteristics each one knows best Under each name, jot down the job skills and work characteristics each one knows best Rotate your references by choosing them based on the skills you want to spotlight for a particular position. Rotate your references by choosing them based on the skills you want to spotlight for a particular position.

Choose your references based on what they can say about you, not name recognition Should list only references who are well acquainted with your work Should list only references who are well acquainted with your work Should list only references who feel comfortable talking about you. Should list only references who feel comfortable talking about you.

Consider a reference check a good sign An employer only will call References if the candidate is viable. An employer only will call References if the candidate is viable. It is often one of the last steps before a job offer is extended. It is often one of the last steps before a job offer is extended.

Conclusion References play a very important role on the job seekers Resume. References play a very important role on the job seekers Resume. References could cost job seekers many opportunities. References could cost job seekers many opportunities. Job seekers should consider all these tips before sending out their Resumes. Job seekers should consider all these tips before sending out their Resumes.

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