Resume Reference Page

When setting up your resume reference page, ensure that it matches your resume. Use the same font, be consistent with headlines, and ensure that the header at the top of your job reference page (where you put your name and contact information) matches with the header on your resume.

For example, if your resume was structured like this sample resume, then your reference sheet should look like the example below with a header and headings that match the resume.

Jane Somebody
123 Anywhere Street, City, State
(555) 000-0000
janesomebody@emailprovider.com

REFERENCES

Reference Number One Full Name
Job Title
Company
Business Phone Number
Personal Phone Number (if appropriate)
Email Address

Reference Number Two Full Name
Job Title
Company
Business Phone Number
Personal Phone Number (if appropriate)
Email Address

Reference Number Three Full Name
Job Title
Company
Business Phone Number
Personal Phone Number (if appropriate)
Email Address

Reference Number Four Full Name
Job Title
Company
Business Phone Number
Personal Phone Number (if appropriate)
Email Address

Ask your job references how they would like to be contacted (i.e. through their business phone number, their home number or both) and respect your references' preferences.

If your relationship with your reference is not clear, perhaps someone who was your supervisor at one company has moved on to another company, you may note the nature of your relationship on your reference sheet, but this is not necessary.

The resume reference template above will help you with structuring your reference page. You can also find additional tips on preparing for your job reference check and choosing good job references.