Providing Referees – Who to choose?
June 19, 2009 by ProGrad
When applying for a role, it is essential to strategically consider who to choose as your referees and whether to include all their details on the CV directly. A reference check is often the last step in an interview process so can be the maker or breaker of a career chance.
Its critical to keep your reference choice professional – don’t choose a friend, or someone you haven’t met. I recommend choosing a previous employer that you had a good relationship with.
Once you have chosen a suitable referee, make sure you let them know, just so they have the heads up. Inform them of the type of role you are going for so that can articulate their views accordingly.
Finally don’t forget to thank you referee & let them know the outcome – They may have been the reason you were successful!
Sophie
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