Which of the following is the best way to handle the need for references when applying for a position?

Question

A) Indicate "References Available Upon Request" on the résumé.
B) Include a list of references and contact information on a second page of the résumé.
C) Include references only if you need to fill up extra white space in the résumé.
D) Prepare a list of references and their contact information for the interview, but not the résumé.
E) Prepare a list of people you have worked for in the past, along with their contact information, and use only previous employers as references.

Answer 1

Answer: D
Explanation: D) The availability of references is assumed, so you don't need to put "References available upon request" at the end of your résumé. However, be sure to have a list of several references ready when you begin applying for jobs. Prepare your reference sheet with your name and contact information at the top. For a finished look, use the same design and layout you use for your résumé. Then list three or four people who have agreed to serve as references. Include each person's name, job title, organization, address, telephone number, email address (if the reference prefers to be contacted by email), and the nature of your relationship.