If you are gearing up to start your job search, you should first place attention on your resume or the information you intend to include on a job application. One point you should cover all the bases on is your references. Here are Three things you should do before using someone (professional or personal) on a resume or job application.If you are looking to use a former coworker or boss that you haven’t seen in a year as a job reference – be sure to ask first. In most cases, you will hear a “yes,” but it is still a common courtesy to ask them. In addition to securing an over-the-phone reference, you may also be able to obtain a professional, well-written letter of recommendation.If you are looking to use a current coworker or your best friend whom you did daycare with as a job reference – you most likely do not need to ask for their permissions . You still want to have the chat with them though. Inform them that in the coming week companies may be calling to reference check you; do not let your reference be caught off guard.
Consider the Source; Good or Bad?Chances are, if you want to use a boss, coworker, or long-time neighbor as a professional or personal job reference, they will have good things to say about you. You are smart enough not to choose the coworker in the office whom you didn’t get along with. On that same note, you’d be surprised how much dirt comes up in a simple reference check.Before writing down anyone as a reference on your resume or on job applications, ask yourself this “will they provide helpful, valuable, & accurate information?” If you left your old job on bad terms (such as you left them in the lurch because you did not provide the official two weeks notice), know that this could impact an otherwise good reference.Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/6077961
