Creating A Reference Page

It is important to have a reference page prepared to bring along to your interview.

• References should be on a separate document and use the same paper, font, heading and style as your resume and cover letter.
• Former/current supervisors, co-workers, or instructors are good references. Be sure to ask only those people who will represent you in a positive light. Family and friends are inappropriate.
• Always ask permission to use individuals as your references about your job search.
• Keep references informed each time you submit your references. Consider giving them a copy of your resume.
• Three references are generally sufficient.
• Be prepared to provide your list of references at any time the employer requests.
• Bring this list with you for interviews and also have it on hand when filling out applications that ask for references.
• Use this sample to format your reference sheet.

Sample Student Palatine, IL 60067 847.555.5555 samplestudent@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/samplestudent References

Jane Smith Associate Professor Harper College 1200 West Algonquin Road Palatine, IL 60067 847.925.0000 jsmith@harpercollege.edu Former Professor Donna Martin Marketing Manager Academic Data Network Computer Center 1111 West Oak Street Palatine, IL 60067 847.555.1111 dmartin@fakeemail.com Former Manager Tim Zanuth Staples 1234 Main Street Palatine, IL 60067 847.555.1234 t_zanuth@fakeemail.com