Professional Reference List

What is a professional reference list?

A professional reference list is a document that includes the contact information of individuals who can vouch for your skills, qualifications, and work experience. It is typically used when applying for jobs, scholarships, or any opportunity that requires validation from others.

What are the types of professional reference lists?

There are two main types of professional reference lists: personal and professional references. Personal references are individuals who know you on a personal level, such as friends, family members, or mentors. Professional references, on the other hand, are individuals who have worked closely with you in a professional setting, such as supervisors, colleagues, or clients.

Personal references
Professional references

How to complete a professional reference list

Completing a professional reference list is a straightforward process. Here are the steps to follow:

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Gather contact information: Collect the full names, email addresses, phone numbers, and professional affiliations of your references.
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Contact your references: Reach out to your potential references to ask for their permission and ensure their availability to provide a recommendation.
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Organize the information: Format your reference list properly, listing the references' names, titles, contact information, and their relationship to you.
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Keep it updated: Regularly review and update your reference list to reflect any changes in contact information or professional relationships.
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Make it presentable: Customize the formatting of your reference list to make it visually appealing and easy to read.

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Questions & answers

A professional reference for an experienced worker is from typically a former employer, a colleague, a client, a vendor, a supervisor, or someone else who can recommend you for employment.
When you provide a list of professional references to an employer, you should include: Your name at the top of the page. List your references, including their name, job title, company, and contact information, with a space in between each reference.
Keep the same font and format as your resume and cover letter to make it easy to read. For each reference, provide their name, title, organization, phone number, email, and a sentence briefly explaining your working relationship with them.
What to Include on a Reference List Your name at the top of the page. List your references, including their name, job title, company, and contact information, with a space in between each reference. Include at least three professional references who can attest to your ability to perform the job you are applying for.
Friends can make excellent professional and personal references for your job search.
As part of the job search process, you may be asked to provide the names of people whom a potential employer can contact to find out more about you. It is a good idea to choose people who can speak or write favourably about you and your work. This will improve your chances of getting the job.