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Information about References

on June 5, 2009 12:26 PM | Permalink

This posting is a guest entry from the Career Doctor, Randall S. Hansen, PhD:

Greg writes:

I am in the process of locating a position after being employed for nine years with one employer. I have my resume completed, but I need to know what information to include on my references for the interviews.

The Career Doctor responds:

References are a funny thing. Most employers ask for them, but depending upon the position, only a small percentage of employers really bother to call all the people on a job-seeker’s reference list.

Here are a couple of tips regarding reference lists:

Never put references on your resume. Make a list on a separate sheet of paper that matches your resume (and cover letter).
Never include references with your resume and cover letter, unless specifically asked by the potential employer.
Choose people who know you professionally and can speak well of your skills, abilities, and accomplishments. Always list your strongest reference first.
Make sure you ask people if they mind serving as a reference for you — and then contact them again when you think they may be contacted by a potential employer.
Try to use people who know you professionally, but if you are a recent college graduate or someone returning to the workforce, you can list a personal (character) reference.
Make sure you completely identify each reference, including name, title, company, address, phone number, e-mail address.

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Information about References

Katharine

on January 14, 2009 9:07 AM | Permalink

This posting is a guest entry from the Career Doctor, Randall S. Hansen, PhD:

Greg writes:

The Career Doctor responds:

Here are a couple of tips regarding reference lists:

Never put references on your resume. Make a list on a separate sheet of paper that matches your resume (and cover letter).
Never include references with your resume and cover letter, unless specifically asked by the potential employer.
Choose people who know you professionally and can speak well of your skills, abilities, and accomplishments. Always list your strongest reference first.
Make sure you ask people if they mind serving as a reference for you — and then contact them again when you think they may be contacted by a potential employer.
Try to use people who know you professionally, but if you are a recent college graduate or someone returning to the workforce, you can list a personal (character) reference.
Make sure you completely identify each reference, including name, title, company, address, phone number, e-mail address.

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How Interchangeable Are Job Titles?

Katharine

on January 5, 2009 12:39 PM | Permalink

This posting is a guest entry from the Career Doctor, Randall S. Hansen, PhD:

Ruth writes:

I’m seeking an administrative assistant position and I’m confused as to whether my current job title falls into the category. My current position is operations coordinator, which focuses in the area of fleet services, warehousing and other duties. I possess the skills of the administrative assistant, but wasn’t quite sure if these two titles could be interchangeable. Thanks for your help.

The Career Doctor responds: I think job-seekers sometimes get too carried away with job titles.

It really doesn’t matter what your current job title is — as long as you have the skills necessary to succeed in the job you are seeking, in this case, as an administrative assistant. Employers do look at your past job titles, but what counts is not the title, but the experience and the accomplishments.

My advice is for you to get the job listings/descriptions of administrative assistants from a couple of different employers. Examine the qualifications they seek from prospective employees and be sure your background, accomplishments, and skills are a good fit.

Next, develop a solid cover letter and reputation that showcase the unique set of skills, accomplishments, and experiences that make you an ideal administrative assistant.

Then, when applying for these jobs, be sure to speak to the specific requirements of each employer, showing how you meet or exceed each requirement. You should be well on your way to an administrative assistant position.

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