Your job references can make the difference. They can help you, after an interview, to confirm an interviewers thoughts about how well you could work with their team.

If you have not been in touch with your previous employers, supervisors and team mates call them now. You need them to be aware of you. When a potential employer, interviewer or recruiter calls one of your references, the reference should be fully aware of your job hunt.

There is nothing worse than not being remembered by a reference!!

Ask permission

Always call a potential reference and ask them if it is ok to use them as a reference.

Talk to your references

After you have asked a reference for permission to use them tell them that you are looking for a job, or a new job. Bring them up to date with your career and your life.

Send your current resume to each reference

Send a copy of your current resume to each reference. This helps them to get a clear picture in their mind about you and your accomplishments.

Keep your references informed

After you have been to an interview, and your references have been requested, call your references. Tell them to expect a call and from whom. Tell them about the interview and the job. Tell them why you are excited about the job opportunity.

Your reference is prepared

When the interviewer calls, your reference will now be prepared. They are expecting the phone call. They know about the job opportunity. They have a clear picture in their mind about you because you have sent them your resume and spent some time bringing them up-to-date on your career and life.

Your references make the difference

Your references will make the difference in the hiring process, if you get organized and get them involved.

After all, nothing is more satisfying than giving a good reference for someone you respect and helping them move ahead in their career.

Make an investment. The return will be the right job for you.

Table of Contents

• 01. Your job and work references can make the difference
• 02. Working with your references