Employers may ask for references when you are called for an interview. Bring a document listing your references with you.
Ensure your references are comfortable and prepared to provide you a strong recommendation before submitting their information to a potential employer.
- 2-3 references; work related or academic
- Choose someone who will provide you with a shining reference; a mediocre reference can cost you the job
- Include: Name, Job Title, Company name and address, telephone number and email
Questions an employer may ask your references:
- How do you know the candidate and how long have you known them?
- How do they take constructive criticism?
- Describe their strengths and weaknesses.
- Is the candidate a good match for the job?
- If you were in a position to hire the candidate again, would you?
- How do they work under pressure? ? Is there any additional information you would like to share?