Format a List of Job References

by www.jobinterviewtools.com

To format a list of job references is a relatively simple task. All you
need are the names and contact information for at least three to four of
your best job references.

To format this list, title the top of your reference page like this:

Professional References for Susan Smith

I would even suggest putting it in a 12-14 point bold font.

Then very simply list your references using this format:

Reference Name, Company where they work, their position
City, State
Email address:
Phone or Cell Phone number: 216-555-1212

Then proceed to the next reference.

At the bottom of this page I’ll show you a template you can use.

Keep in mind that your references should be on one single piece of
paper. Make sure you don’t put “references available on request” on
your resume. Mainly because it’s unnecessary and because employers will
assume you have references and they will ask you when they are getting
close to making you a job offer.

When creating your reference sheet to take to the interview, put it on
letter-head that matches your resume and cover letter. In addition to
looking good, the letterhead will identify whose reference sheet it is
if it gets separated from your letter and resume.

Here are a few more tips on job references writing that I recently created in my blog.

  Professional References for Susan Smith

Chris Fields, ARC, Solutions Design Consultant
Chicago, IL
Email: Chris@arcnow.com
Cell: 312-554-1234

Joyce Cirner, Microsoft - Partner Account Manager
Redmond, WA
Email: joyce_cirner@Microsoft.com
Cell: 312-555-0558

Susan Bridge, Independent Network Consultant
Olmsted Falls, Ohio
Email: sbridge@hotmail.com
Cell: 440-666-5449

David Jones, Chicago Public Library
Chicago, IL
Email: David_Jones@cpl.org
Phone: 569-123-5588 Ext. 10

Bob parker, Computer Sales, Eventus
Independence, Ohio
Email: bob.parker@yahoo.com
Phone: 440-555-7782 or 216-555-1900

This is all you need to do to format a list of job references.