Lets talk about References.
As a principle, I would advice not to put reference on your resume.
It should always be 'Available on Request'
In case you do decide to put them on your reference, here are my suggestions:
>Make sure the people mentioned have has some influence over your professional life in the past 2 years. People change, and if you did not make an impression on anybody in the last 2 years, you probably should not list your references.
> Please ensure your reference can talk about you.
You as as individual, as a team member, as a leader, as a change agent etc.
Your temperament, your strengths, your weaknesses etc.
I know what you are thinking.
Very few people can talk about you this way.
More reason to ensure the ones you list are known to you well, and they know you very well too!
>Ensure your references have something to do with you, professionally. Either they were mentoring you, or you were reporting to them, or they were a client/supplier, or you worked with them on a project.
>They should know, they are on your reference list. Please ask the head hunter/company to inform you that they will be calling your references. Call your references and let them know that they can expect a call on your behalf.
I cannot tell you the number of times, I have apologized for calling somebody, because I was told, they were unaware of being 'references'.
>The point is a repeat, but I will put it down. Please do check what personal details your references would like to be mentioned. I have had people sending me resumes, with cell numbers of the CEO of the company they worked for. This may not be appreciated.
> Your principal /faculty from college is a good reference only if you are a fresher. They have not seen you work, hence they will not be able to add to much to that part of you.
Hope this gets you thinking.
Leave your comments/leave your references in the comments field and I will let you know if those are ok!
Happy Hunting!
The Coach
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