References

A typical structure is as follows:

• Get the reference's permission. Inform all references, in advance, of your intentions. Send them a copy of the job description and your resume. This will help them should the prospective employer call or ask for a letter of reference.
• Tell them why you are applying for that particular position.
• Be sure that he or she knows you well.
• Three [3] - Five [5] references is more than enough [Unless otherwise stated or requested]
• Send all references a thank you note.

Components of a List of References

Name of Reference

Title/ Position

Employer

Street Address

City, State, ZIP

Telephone Number

Email Address [If applicable]

Sample List of References

Mr. Adam Roe 1717 Madison Avenue, Chicago, IL 45208 Telephone: (800) 232-9898 Email: yourname@email.edu

______________________________________________________________

REFERENCES

Mr. CARLOS RICHARD, Ph.D.

Professor of Education

Rover Hills Graduate School of Education

Cambridge, MA 02138

Telephone (800) 496-4500

Ms. MARTHA PINA

Assistant Director

Admissions

Wren School

Chicago, IL 06258

Telephone (747) 963-6100

Mr. PETER MOORE, Jr.

History Professor

Main Frame College

Main Frame, VT 05753

Telephone (800) 443-5166

Ms. AYANNA HALL

Recruiting Coordinator

Career Center

Winsor College

Winsor, MA 02181

Telephone (800) 288-8000