When applying for positions you will be asked to supply professional references to your prospective future employer. Your references could play a pivotal role in whether you receive a job offer for that position. For each request for references it is important to provide referees that are fitting to the requirements of that position. It is imperative to select people who will emphasize your strengths to potential employers and in most cases the request will be for people you have directly reported to.
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quick tips to navigate reference checks:
- Select 2 previous or current direct managers to contact
- Ensure these references will provide positive and role relevant information
- Reach out to these managers and request to use them as a referee
- Briefly explain to your referees what the role is your interviewing for
- When providing references to prospective employer, include:
- Name
- Contact information
- Position description
- Relationship and period of time you worked together
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