{"id":1666,"date":"2016-11-11T08:15:31","date_gmt":"2016-11-11T12:15:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lgcassocprod.wpengine.com\/?p=1666"},"modified":"2024-03-12T15:01:41","modified_gmt":"2024-03-12T19:01:41","slug":"references-on-a-resume","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/es\/references-on-a-resume\/","title":{"rendered":"Listing Your References on a Resume? 3 Reasons We Say No"},"content":{"rendered":"

Should you list your references on a resume<\/a>? It’s a common question that has yielded different answers over the years. Let’s put an end to the speculation and answer it today. <\/p>\n

Should You List Your References on a Resume?<\/strong><\/h5>\n

As a savvy job seeker, you know your resume<\/a> needs to stand out from the crowd, so you\u2019ve pulled out all the stops. You want to do everything in your power to show the hiring manager you\u2019re the best possible candidate, so you\u2019re wondering if should list your references on a resume. While your ambition is in the right place, under no circumstances is this approach a good idea.<\/p>\n

Your references have generously offered to stand behind you and build you up to potential employers, so don\u2019t burn bridges by taking advantage of them. Learn why it\u2019s always a bad idea to include reference information on your resume.<\/p>\n

3 Reasons Not to List References on Your Resume<\/strong><\/h5>\n

It\u2019s an invasion of your references\u2019 privacy<\/strong><\/p>\n

You\u2019re a motivated job seeker who applies to new opportunities almost every day. Additionally, your resume is posted on every major job board to increase your chances of getting noticed. Putting yourself out there is great, but don\u2019t expose your references\u2019 contact information along the way. They\u2019ll be less than impressed if they realize you\u2019ve inadvertently shared their name, phone number and email address with a slew of recruiters, hiring managers and anyone else with access to certain resume databases.<\/p>\n

You won\u2019t have the chance to prepare your references<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s an honor to have someone you respect agree to be your reference, so treat them with respect. No one wants to be caught off-guard with unexpected phone calls from hiring managers peppering them with questions about you. However, if you\u2019re including reference information on your resume, you may have no idea when a company will contact them. Not only will this irritate your references, it will also hinder your chances of getting the job, because they won\u2019t be prepared to speak on your behalf.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a given you\u2019ll provide references if asked<\/strong><\/p>\n

Providing a list of references is standard procedure during the hiring process, so recruiters are well aware you\u2019ll comply if you want the job. There\u2019s no need to list your references, state \u201creferences available upon request\u201d or mention the word reference at all. Completely bypassing the reference topic on your resume won\u2019t make it seem like you don\u2019t have anyone to speak on your behalf \u2014 it simply leaves more room on the page to sell yourself to the reader.<\/p>\n

Now that we’ve answered the question, “should you list your references on a resume?” get out there and find your next job!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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