One of the last actions that a company’s HR department will request are references. This request almost always signifies that an offer is about to be made, pending reference checks.
Reference information on a resume always helps a recruiter to speed up that process. You don’t want a recruiter waiting for a candidate to get back with them with reference information. References that a recruiter can reach out to and get positive feedback will go a long way in helping them to sell you.
That candidate may be away and not checking emails or not able to respond right away and in today’s climate, speed to market is essential.
If you add references to your resume, it is important to put all of the correct information on your resume. If you haven’t had contact with one of your references for awhile, reach out to them and make sure you have the correct contact information.
You also want to make sure that person you identify as a reference is aware that they may be contacted so they can be prepared.
If you have a reference who works at the company you are interviewing for and they can give you a good reference you will be ahead of the other applicants who may be interviewing for the same position.
References can be helpful but also hurtful, so make sure that your reference is someone who can vouch for your work ethic and skills.
Sometimes you may be asked for personal references, personal references don’t always mean family members, but people who know you outside of your work space. Someone who will speak about your character and not just about your work ethic.
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