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TemlynWriting |
References
Aug 13 2007, 5:36 PM EDT
I've been reworking my resume a bit lately, and the one piece of advice I keep seeing everywhere I look is that you shouldn't note that "references are available upon request." More and more they're saying that this isn't acceptable anymore, because it's a given that if a job wants references, they're going to ask. I just wanted to share that information as it seems everywhere I've looked.
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Katherine |
1. RE: References
Aug 29 2007, 3:28 PM EDT
The "it's understood" argument just doesn't bear out in my experience. A lot of larger employers are going to require you to fill out an application in addition to submitting a resume and that application is most likely going to require that you supply at least three references. The point is: Secure at least three strong professional references and have their contact information available at all times. Don't hope that your potential employer isn't going to ask for them! Do you find this valuable? |
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TemlynWriting |
2. RE: References
Sep 6 2007, 2:43 PM EDT
It's reassuring hearing from someone who works as a recruiter, that this information is still vital and accurate. Thank you for clarifying! (By the way, I wanted you to know that I wasn't disagreeing with you-- merely reporting what I'd been seeing in my research.)
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