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What kind of references should I put on my resume?

What kind of references should I put on my resume?

Generally, the best people to include as references are:Current or former manager or direct supervisor.Current or former co-worker.Current or former employees/direct reports.Academic advisor.Professional mentor.

Which is the best referencing style?

How to do I choose a citation style?APA (American Psychological Association) is used by Education, Psychology, and Sciences.MLA (Modern Language Association) style is used by the Humanities.Chicago/Turabian style is generally used by Business, History, and the Fine Arts.

How many references should you include?

Typical job seekers should have three to four references, while those seeking more senior positions should consider listing five to seven, experts suggest. And be sure to list your strongest reference first.

How do you list references when changing jobs?

For each reference include their name, position title, organization, phone number, email address and location. If your reference has changed jobs since you worked together, indicate how your reference knows you (e.g., “former supervisor”).