Reference page

So I used to think that you submitted the reference page along with the resume, and I would even staple them together. However while touching up on my resume and references, I did a bit of reading on the reference page. Some sources state that it shouldn't be submitted with the resume at all, only brought into the interview. Some places even say keep professional and personal references on separate pages and only submit the ones that are requested. Some places suggest no references at all. So I'm quite confused on how this should be handled... It doesn't seem like this topic is very focused at all.

I've found that puting, "References available upon request" at the bottom of your resume is the best way to proceed. Bring the reference page to the interview.

Upon request, yes, but this is assumed. I counsel the folks I deal with to leave off mention of references.

I'd go a bit further and suggest leaving out any references to references on the resume. It's kind of understood if a potential employer wants to proceed with your application, she will ask for them eventually. You can just bring them to the interview (and needless to say, make sure they are current and that your references are given a heads up that they might be contacted).

Weird. In academia you just provide them automatically. Of course, it's usually requested in the job announcement. And I provided them with my fed. application for my current job. Didn't hinder me to any degree that I am aware of.

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Originally Posted by RedScarf7

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I've found that puting, "References available upon request" at the bottom of your resume is the best way to proceed. Bring the reference page to the interview.

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Do not put "references upon request" on the bottom of your resume, this is expected. Do print a list of at least 3 references (preferrably business) to your interview. If asked, then provide. I have never included references along with my resume submissions, unless requested to do so by the ad.

Re: interview. A better practice should be to ask the person who scheduled your interview about what information they might need to make the process go more smoothly, then bring it. (I actually have an interview today, and this is what I did.)

Originally Posted by DarkNWorn

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Do not put "references upon request" on the bottom of your resume, this is expected. Do print a list of at least 3 references (preferrably business) to your interview. If asked, then provide. I have never included references along with my resume submissions, unless requested to do so by the ad.

Re: interview. A better practice should be to ask the person who scheduled your interview about what information they might need to make the process go more smoothly, then bring it. (I actually have an interview today, and this is what I did.)

+1

and good luck.

Provide references on a separate sheet and present it if requested at an interview. Or if you don't have one be ready to put one together shortly after the interview to email the appropriate folks.

I never bothered to put references available upon request on a resume. It's kind of expected that with any work experience or even none you would have some folks willing to vouch for you.

Thanks. You've all been most helpful!