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Reference Page

May 11, 2011 cakpuad Region

A reference page may be a part of your resume that you submit to your prospective employer. It is a separate listing of individuals who are qualified and agreed to be contacted by an employer or recruiter to support your resume details. You must remember that a reference is usually not included in your resume unless specifically asked for. However, you should always bring multiple copies of a list of references to an interview.

 

Reference pages are usually included along with resume, cover letter, and application form in a package mailing when you are applying in person. Other than this, most recruiter would not be willing to examine the reference page unless you have been selected as a serious candidate for a position. After you’ve been selected you would then be asked and expected to furnish your references.

 

The best thing to do to get a good reference person is to meet in person with the potential reference and request if he/she would be willing to serve as a reference in your job search. Do choose family members, close friends, clergy, and former colleagues. Three to five candidates would do. They may be your current and/or former employers or other competently qualified people and will represent an acceptable pool from which hirers will draw information to support your competencies for the position.

Always bring with you copies of your resume and reference page on the day of your interview for you may be asked to submit it. Never forget to inform you references if you secure a new position and thank them for the assistance that they have given. This can further establish your needed link to them in the event that you may have to call upon them again on your future job search.

 

Choose a person who can enhance your candidacy with a thorough understanding of your employment qualifications, personal integrity, and proven job-related strengths. Also, remember to keep this information handy to provide to perspective employeers.

 

Remember to send you updated resume and additional biographic and work related information to your reference because this may strengthen your candidacy in their minds and provide a sharper image of you and your qualifications for them to forward to an inquiring potential employer. This is important because your reference may not know your current credentials and accomplishments. The chosen supporters can jump-start your career opportunities, while hastily selected references may inhibit, stall, or seriously damage your job search

 

Seasoned workers are also asked to provide references that can evaluate their special accomplishments and daily project assignments. A personality and character reference may be important to a hirer if a workplace culture and environment demand specific individual traits of a new hire to fit in and succeed effectively.

 

You must present your reference in the proper way with proper style. The preferred list is with triple-space between entries. This can adequately separate references for clarity. Also remember to check the accuracy of spelling, addresses, and contact information before submitting your references page to recruiters. Errors will be frustrating to the inquiring screener, embarrassing to you, and possibly lead to your exclusion as a suitable candidate.

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Listing References In Your Resume – Reasons You Must Do This

April 10, 2011 cakpuad Region

If you want to change careers or if you are looking fro a new job you may be creating resumes for yourself. Resumes are always thought of to be complicated and also nerve-wracking but they are a lot easier to put it down complete than you would have thought. Keeping this in mind, there are yet many more complications as well as problems that may come up. The biggest problem for resume writers comes when they have to put down the references.

Listing references is one thing most of you will be doing if you are putting down your resume. The references can be in two kinds of formats. The two are professional references and personal references. Many of the employers would like to see both these. Most of the companies who hire people would like to see at least three references on the resume.

Now you know what companies and employers are looking for on your resume regarding references. You can start jotting them down now. You can go on with this but you must want to proceed with further caution. References are where most of the resume writers make mistakes. Below are a number of mistakes that are outlined so that you can make sure you do not make them same mistakes in yours.

One of the hugest mistakes you can make on your resume is not to put down any references at all. If you are submitting your resume for the fun of it, you may get off with it but do not take any chances with it. If you still have not put down your references and are not sure about them, put a lien saying ‘references will be given on request’. Omitting information on your application may cause rejection. So do not overlook any small matters to be put it.

Many of them do not ask people if they can use them as a reference at all. In most of the places they do check if you have put down the references. This way you are sure to be in trouble. They may be receiving a phone call so do make sure that they person you have referred to knows that you have put them down on your reference list on the resume. You do not want the referred person to be shocked that you had put down their name in your resume. This may also bring down your chances of getting the job.

Many of the companies would like to have a combination of both personal as well as professional references on all the resumes that are submitted. This is one thing you should make sure you do not make and also one thing that most of them do make. You may list about four references on the resume just for this sake. This would let you have equal number of both the personal as well as the professional references.

These are the common mistakes that most of the resume writers make. Keep these in mind and try not to make these mistakes on yours. This will give you an upper hand in getting your job when you are in for an job interview.

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The Importance Of Good References

March 15, 2011 cakpuad Region

Appearing for an interview is like selling a product- the product being you. Resumes get you invited for an interview, where you get to market yourself. But references are what closes a deal. When a company is hiring you, it is making a big investment. It is obvious that anybody making such a big investment will make sure that they are making the right choice. This choice will largely be influenced by the references that you provide.

It’s true that most employers don’t do a complete background check. References are not even meant for that. However, most employers will at least go through one or two of the references that you provide. Underestimating the power of the references is a big mistake. If an employer has interviewed two equally good individuals for a particular position, the next obvious step for them to be taken is to contact at least a couple of references. This will be when your “dream job” will be in hands of other people. It’s a frightening scenario, but with little care and planning, you can turn this into an opportunity that will work in your favor.

Who Can Be A Reference?

References should ideally be people you have reported to in your previous jobs. Alternatively, if you have been in your current job for a long time, someone who used to work with you and has left, or someone who used to report to you, could also be a good reference. In certain industries, providing references from outside the company is also accepted. These could be vendors or business associates.

Who Cannot Be A Reference?

Family and relatives are not suited to be references. A long letter from Uncle Harry describing how energetic you were in your youth and how skillful you are is of little to no importance. Old letters written in the past by previous employers to “whomsoever it may concern” will hardly interest your prospective employer, and the chances of such a letter being read is low.

Keys To Using Job References

- Never put references on your resume. It should be on a separate sheet titled “References”. However, the reference should be carried to the interview and should be provided on request.

- You should think strategically about the references that you wish to mention. You want to list people who will make strong recommendations for you. Putting down names of supervisors is not mandatory, especially if they are not aware of your accomplishments or if there is a fear that they may not speak strongly for you. The focus should be on people, either former co-workers, or supervisors, who know what you have done and what you are capable of.

- You should always get the permission of the person you wish to use as a reference. Most people will have no problem with that, or might even be flattered with the proposal; however, some people might decline your request for whatever reason. Be prepared for that.

- You should mention all the details for references, which would ideally consist of full name, current designation, company name, business address and contact information.

- Keep your references informed about the job you are seeking. Provide them with your updated resume, and make sure they are aware of your skills and your accomplishments.

Good references can help you secure that perfect job; therefore, some extra effort should be put into making sure that nothing is left to chance.

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Reference Aids on Coin Collecting to Add to your Experience as Time Goes by

January 15, 2011 cakpuad Region

Along with collecting coins, if you’re really serious and interested in coin collecting, then one of the first things you’ll want to do even before going on a buying spree is to buy yourself reference aids on coin collecting.

I know, I know. You want to collect coins, not spend your time reading reference aids on coin collecting. But it really can help you in the long run and besides knowledge is never wasted, is it?

What you read today about a coin might come in good stead and help you out somewhere down the line a few months or even years from now.

If you’re not the reading type you don’t need to go out and get half a dozen heavy reference aids on coin collecting just to round-out your non-existent library. Chances are high that you’ll just leave them to gather dust on the floor – or like I once did for a particularly useless book, use it as a coaster on my overly cluttered table!

In general I like reference aids on coin collecting and will read as much as I can to get the knowledge that’s contained within their pages, but I have to say that it really was a useless reference aids on coin collecting and weighed a ton to boot, so I made the best of a bad situation.

Now, I won’t give you the name of that “bad” reference aids on coin collecting, simply for the fact that what I consider bad and good might not be the same for you as it is for me. And that’s why I haven’t given you any names or titles for any good reference aids on coin collecting either.

There are enough people in the world who will love to give you a long list of what they consider are the best reference aids on coin collecting to read so I won’t join that queue.

You might feel that’s unfair of me, but the best thing for you to do is to get down to the bookshop and check out for yourself what reference aids on coin collecting there are.

You’ll never know unless you get out there and look, and taking someone else’s word that a reference aid on coin collecting is good might not work. Unless of course you’re reading these reference aids on coin collecting because someone recommended it to you, in which case, I’m all for recommendations!

You can use what they recommend as a reference aids on coin collecting or a starting point if you really feel lost, but generally you’ll find that once you’re in the store, standing in front of reference aids on coin collecting, you’ll be able to make the decision for yourself.

The reason to get yourself a good reference aids on coin collecting still stands though. If you want to get anywhere at all in your coin collecting pursuits then you’ll need to know what sort of coins are out there, which ones are collectible, which ones are considered rare, and what type of errors you can find.

And if you can take your reference aids on coin collecting along with you when you’re going coin hunting then it’s all the more better. You won’t have to remember every single variation on a theme, or every single coin that’s collectible.

You also won’t have to rely solely on the say-so of the dealer or collector that the coin is what they say it is. This will help you out tremendously in the beginning. Don’t be afraid to whip out your reference aids on coin collecting whenever you need to.

It might earmark you as a complete novice but that won’t be the sole reason, as you will also see several experienced coin collectors whipping out their own reference aids on coin collecting. I still have my first reference aids on coin collecting, bought soon after my dad gave me my first coin collecting book, and I still use it on occasion.

Mostly though I stick with a well thumbed copy of a reference aid on coin collecting I chanced upon when I was in my Investor mode. And I still take it out when the occasion calls for it.

So don’t be hesitant to use it for what it was meant for in the first place, as a reference to aid you. Dealers and other collectors won’t mind when you do this. In fact they will understand completely what you’re doing.

The thing that will single you out as a novice isn’t the reference aids on coin collecting, but your experience or lack of it, which will shine through very clearly in the beginning as you fumble through some of the more simple aspects of coin collecting.

That’s the beauty of experience though, you learn as you go along and start to make the right choices based upon your own experience. And this is the point at which you’ll start to look a lot less like an amateur and more like a serious coin collector.

But, that all takes time however, so don’t expect miracles. For now just content yourself with finding yourself a good reference aids on coin collecting, and a few readable coin collecting books and add to your knowledge. You can add to your experience as time goes by.

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Fake Employment Reference Service

August 27, 2010 cakpuad Region

The Reference Store sells fake job references to the public. Men and women that face barriers to getting hired may use a reference service to help minimize or even eliminate these barriers. There is no clear profile as to who might use a reference service. Clients range from business professionals to kids right out of school. Both Young and old workers alike are starting to flock to references services to give them an “Edge” on the competition. Some of its clients include:

 

Business Executives
Stay at home moms.
The Homeless.
Convicted Felons.

 

After a client places his / her order, The operations dept. goes to work building fake companies, fake supervisors and a new fake employment history. When prospective employers call for references, they are actually calling The Reference Store.

 

The Reference Store acknowledges the ethical questions a service like this raises. However,  The Reference Store believes it is serving a greater good. Putting Americans back to work is The Reference Stores main objective. The Reference Store believes everyone deserves a second chance. But honestly, how many employers are really willing to hire a stay-at-home mom, that hasn’t worked in 8 years?  The Reference Store opens an alternative route to employment by making its clients more attractive as job candidates.

The Reference Store allows you to custom pick the options that suit you best. We work for you. When using a reference service, be sure to select carefully. The Reference Store gives more options then anyone else. When picking a reference service, ask the tough questions.

Fake Reference Services gives you an additional option, an alternative to traditional hiring procedures. Reference Services allow for flexibility, and consistency. You know exactly what the reference is going to say. Why? Because you wrote it in advance!

Like a government agent, on a secret assignment, The Reference Store, builds a fake history to your needs. The Reference Store will evaluate your local job market and make recommendations to help get you hired. Prospective employers call us; not your former employer. No one will know, but you.

We think, you’ll agree, The Reference Store is the FINEST REFERENCE SERVICE AVAILABLE.

 

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Job-Winning References: What To Do, And What Not To Do

June 26, 2010 cakpuad Region

References are so often an afterthought, but they shouldn’t be.  The people you will rely on for a great job reference should be on your mind at least once a month, even if you are not currently looking for a job.  A great reference can make a huge difference in the success of your job search.  For instance, I once had a great candidate that my client company was not excited about.  The candidate perceived that there was a roadblock and had one of his references call me to proactively tell me about this candidate.  That is impressive.  And that is what gets you the job.

What not to do:

1. Don’t give me (the recruiter) or your potential employer a reference who can hardly remember you, or who can’t be relied on to call back.

2. Don’t give me your college roommate. I want a work reference…a relevant reference…a GREAT reference.

What to do for a great reference:

1. Make certain that your reference can see you in the job that you are looking to get….(I had one lady tell me that all she could say about my sales candidate was that she was very good in her laboratory – very meticulous).  Great.  That same lady could have said that the candidate showed a lot of leadership, was very persuasive and thrived in interactive meetings.  What a difference that would have made.

2. Prepare your references: “Hey, Joe,  So-and-so may call.  This is the type of job that I am pursuing, so this is what they’re looking for. This is very important to me.  Please call me once you have talked with the reference checker, and thanks for all your help.”  Asking them to call you will make the reference more responsive to the “reference call” and then he will give you a heads up about how the process is moving.  Remind your reference of what amazing things (specifically) you did for the reference when you worked there.  Help their memory along….

3.  Collect references throughout your career.

Stay in touch. You can’t expect to get the incredible reference that you are looking for if the reference has not heard from you in 5 years. This is all part of the networking process.   Every 4-5 months, drop them an email or call.  Ask them if there is anything that you can do for them…..Help others, they will definitely help you!
Before you exit a company, ask your current boss for her personal email and phone number. Stress that you want to stay in touch and could you use her for a reference in the future. Then stay in touch.
When someone who can speak to your skill sets announces that they are leaving for greener pastures…ask them if you can have their personal email and phone number. Explain that you really enjoyed working with them and you want to keep in touch.
Link up with old contacts and get new contacts on LinkedIn.  Create a great LinkedIn profile and join sales groups.  Participate in discussions.  Collect these references.

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Top 5 Tips for Handling References Professionally During Your Job Search

April 14, 2010 cakpuad Region

Do you wonder about how best to leverage and submit your references during your job search? Here are some tips to help you:

1. Never submit your references with the resume. You want to have a face-to-face meeting with the employer, or at the very least, a telephone interview, before providing references. The purpose of the resume, at least at this stage of the job search process, is to generate enough interest to get you called in for an interview. By listing references on your resume, you just give the recipient of your resume another opportunity to screen you out before you have a chance to sell yourself in person. Also, avoid the old and overused phrase “references provided on request.” It is taken for granted that you will provide references on request. There is no need to state on your resume that you will do so. Listing this on your resume just takes up valuable space that could be used for more important data.

2. Former or current direct supervisors make excellent references, but clients, your former employees, co-workers, and vendors you have interfaced with often make great references also. If you have people willing to endorse you whose names are recognizable in your industry or profession and who will add credibility to your job search, by all means include them–and do so prominently. But, don’t neglect to include references from people at all levels, particularly those in positions that represent the people you would have to interact with on a real-world, day-to-day basis in your next job.

3. As much as possible, you will want to maintain connections with “old” colleagues and other people that you worked with or associated with in past jobs. While the most current references will often hold the most weight, having no references from past employers can look suspect. Recruiters may wonder, for example, if you left your past employer on bad terms or if you had or have trouble establishing strong professional relationships. If you have lost touch with old colleagues, you might try looking for them on LinkedIn or other professional networking sites.

4. Contact each person that you intend to list as a reference and ask for their permission. Never provide someone as a reference unless you have discussed it with them first and briefed them on your current job search. Verify the contact information for each reference and ask for permission to list a telephone number and email address. When relevant, you will want to list the name of your reference, along with their current job title and the company at which they work. While mailing addresses are rarely necessary, you should include at least the city and state (or country, if the reference is an international one). You should also include the preferred telephone number and email address for the reference.

5. Bring a professionally typed and formatted list of references with you to the interview, preferably with a font and formatting style that is consistent with your resume. To really stand out from the competition, you can make your references list a powerful part of your overall marketing presentation by including a brief background of how the person knows you and for how many years, along with a summary of the qualifications and achievements that your reference can speak to. If you worked together on a key project, for example, this would be the place to mention it. Formatting your references in this way transforms a simple listing of references into a references dossier, and will give you true competitive advantage once the selection process begins, as very few (if any) of your competitors will provide references in this memorable and highly professional way.

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