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References on a resume or not?
Posted on 4/20/15 at 5:51 pm
Posted on 4/20/15 at 5:51 pm
Should you put your references on you resume or not? I've narrowed it down to 1 page, sticking to just the important stuff, but the references make it run onto page 2.
Thinking about putting "References Upon Request" or something like that.
Thoughts?
Thinking about putting "References Upon Request" or something like that.
Thoughts?
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Posted on 4/20/15 at 5:53 pm to TheCaterpillar
I normally put them on a resume.
Posted on 4/20/15 at 5:53 pm to TheCaterpillar
put them on there, then the prospective employer may or may not contact them, but it shows you've got nothing to hide
Posted on 4/20/15 at 5:54 pm to TheCaterpillar
quote:
Thinking about putting "References Upon Request" or something like that
Do this
Posted on 4/20/15 at 5:55 pm to TheCaterpillar
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Thinking about putting "References Upon Request" or something like that.
This.
Posted on 4/20/15 at 5:55 pm to TheCaterpillar
I don't include them. I think it's assumed I can provide if asked, kind of like academic information or a writing sample if you're not that far out of school.
In law, for what it's worth.
In law, for what it's worth.
Posted on 4/20/15 at 5:55 pm to TheCaterpillar
quote:
References on a resume or not?
quote:
Thinking about putting "References Upon Request" or something like that.
Wouldn't bother. They'll ask you for them if/when they need them.
Posted on 4/20/15 at 5:55 pm to TheCaterpillar
By request
Posted on 4/20/15 at 5:55 pm to TheCaterpillar
Usually a "references upon request" at the bottom of the page and an attached sheet with said references will suffice.
Posted on 4/20/15 at 5:56 pm to 777Tiger
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put them on there, then the prospective employer may or may not contact them, but it shows you've got nothing to hide
Thing is, its a position with my current company. I have both outside and inside references. Should I just put the outside ones?
Also, how many references is a good amount? 2?
Posted on 4/20/15 at 5:57 pm to TheCaterpillar
If you can't shrink your resume two lines, you've got problems
Posted on 4/20/15 at 5:58 pm to TheCaterpillar
when i hire people, i'm not concerned about their references, per se... after all, it's not like the applicant is putting someone on there that won't give them a glowing review anyway....
i'm more concerned with education, employment history, and availability.... i really get leery when i see gaps in employment and/or "job hopping"... that sends up some red flags, IMO...
i'm more concerned with education, employment history, and availability.... i really get leery when i see gaps in employment and/or "job hopping"... that sends up some red flags, IMO...
Posted on 4/20/15 at 5:58 pm to TheCaterpillar
I've put "references available upon request" during my latest job hunt. It worked out because I had a good time frame of when they'd be calling after they asked and I could tell the guys I listed to expect a call and they actually answered the phone instead of ignoring the unknown number.
Posted on 4/20/15 at 5:59 pm to Hammertime
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If you can't shrink your resume two lines, you've got problems
I can but it starts to seem crowded. I really don't feel like starting from scratch with the formatting
Posted on 4/20/15 at 6:00 pm to LucasP
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I've put "references available upon request" during my latest job hunt. It worked out because I had a good time frame of when they'd be calling after they asked and I could tell the guys I listed to expect a call and they actually answered the phone instead of ignoring the unknown number.
This makes sense, especially since my references are always super busy.
Posted on 4/20/15 at 6:01 pm to TheCaterpillar
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its a position with my current company.
ok, I have done a similar thing, since I already had a file with the company they only wanted a brief synopsis of what I'd done while with the company, a paperwork drill but it was just filling squares
Posted on 4/20/15 at 6:20 pm to TheCaterpillar
In my position, it says:
References are considered confidential but are available upon request from all previous employers.
I don't want every Tom, Dick, and Harry (actually Tarneisha, Shequanna, and Britannia) calling all of my references.
References are considered confidential but are available upon request from all previous employers.
I don't want every Tom, Dick, and Harry (actually Tarneisha, Shequanna, and Britannia) calling all of my references.
Posted on 4/20/15 at 6:23 pm to TheCaterpillar
quote:100% this.
"References Upon Request"
Posted on 4/20/15 at 6:41 pm to TheCaterpillar
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References Upon Request
This is what I do FWIW
Posted on 4/20/15 at 6:43 pm to TheCaterpillar
You've never made a resume before?
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