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.

Purpose: The purpose of a reference sheet is to have a list of people who can verify and elaborate on your professional experience for a potential employer. If you included a statement such as “References Available Upon Request” on your resume, you should be able to produce a reference sheet as soon as is requested.

What to Include on a Reference List

1. Include the reference’s full contact information. List their full name, title, and company in addition to their street address, phone, and email.
2. Include your contact information.
3. Add a title to the page.
4. Be consistent with your formatting.
5. Check for accuracy.

The 8 Best People to Choose as Job References

• Recent Bosses.
• Coworkers.
• Professors.
• Friends… But Only if They’re a Professional Reference.
• Group Members.
• Any Place You’ve Volunteered.
• The Person You Babysat for or Whose Lawn You Mowed Every Summer.
• High School Teacher or Coach.

A references page is the last page of an essay or research paper that’s been written in APA style. It lists all the sources you’ve used in your project, so readers can easily find what you’ve cited.

On your reference sheet, you should list each reference with the following information:

• Name.
• Current Job/Position.
• Company.
• Phone Number.
• Email Address.
• Reference Description: Write one sentence explaining how you know or have worked with this person, where, when, and for how long.

Good examples of professional references include: College professors, coaches or other advisors (especially if you’re a recent college graduate or don’t have a lengthy work history) Former employer (the person who hired and paid you)

Reference Sections Your Contact Information. Your contact information at the top of the page should be the same as what you wrote on your resume and cover letter. Add Your References. Full Name: Write the full name of the contact you are listing. Fonts and Colors. Use the same style, font, and colors that you used on your resume and cover letter.

References are a good way for others to vouch for your credibility, competency, and professionalism . Hiring managers want to hear how you work with other people and if you’re recommended for the job. However, due to the lack of detail they provide, references have limited value in terms of your resume.

Begin your reference list by listing the name of the first reference in bold. In the line beneath that, write their relationship to you and the company you both worked at. Include the work address beneath that – provided that they still work at the company where you both worked together; If they do not,…

The only time it is acceptable to include references with the resume in a job application is when they are requested directly in the job vacancy description. When this is the case, we recommend only including them on a separate piece of paper as a reference page.