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References
References are an important part of validating your credentials for a future employer. These people will provide a candid snapshot of who you are as a candidate and as a person. Choose them wisely because they could have an enormous impact on your success during your career search. It is imperative that the people you select know that they will be contacted to provide a personal or professional reference and that you are sure of what they are going to say. Here are the basic elements you need to include for an effective reference:
- Accurate contact information
- Their relationship to you (i.e. when they supervised you)
- Their position within the organization they are part of
Examples
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Supervisor:
CDR Johnny Bradley
U.S. Navy
Reported to him: December 98 – August 00
1222 Oak Drive
Jacksonville, FL 11111
Work Phone: 777-555-5555
Home Phone: 777-333-3333
Cell Phone: 777-444-4444
jbradley@navy.com
Peer:
LCDR Alicia Adkins
U.S. Navy,
Worked wih her; August 00 – July 01
12 Old Main Drive
Jacksonville, FL 11111
Work Phone: 555-222-5555
Home Phone: 757-323-2222
Cell Phone: 757-321-1234
aadkins@navy.com
Subordinate:
CPO Rudy Webber
U.S. Navy
244 Chamber Road
Jacksonville, FL 11111
Work Phone: 515-242-5335
Home Phone: 867-344-3333
Cell Phone: 867-381-4321
rwebber@navy.com
Personal:
Ms. George Halas
Head Football Coach - East Catholic High
Coached me in High School from July 88 – Dec 91
4 Maple Drive
Washington, DC 11111
Work Phone: 434-282-5435
Home Phone: 857-354-3263
Cell Phone: 857-348-5678
GHalas@catholic.com