References and the job search

When you go about a job search, you usually get the resume in shape first. Update all the important information, have someone check it or even have a resume service look at it. Then you might think about the cover letter and how you need to tailor it to a specific job. In reality your resume should be kept up to date at all times and you should also make sure that your cover letter skills are sharp. Something else that doesn’t need to be left to the last moment is references. Don’t just grab three names out of the hat at the last minute. Make the right choices concerning who will be a reference.


Well, who will it be, your Mom or Dad, or maybe your best friend, I’m sure they would all say nice things about you. No, let’s think about the people you worked with and the people you worked for. The vital aspect of choosing references is not to just find someone who will say nice things about you about will relay information about how you work, if you are a team player, if you are self starter. You need to make sure that the references can be related to a successful part of your career, something that you were a part of that was beneficial to your old employer. A specific project maybe or maybe a money saving idea that your reference can write about, anything that shows what value you maybe to the potential employer.


Take your time and make sure that your references will be of value to your job search.

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