There is a difference between written references and  verbal referees, know which to insert in your resume.

Let’s explore the differences and which should you use in your resume. 

Firstly, a reference is a written document that describes your work and performance, usually it is full of praise. Some applicants like to attach a formal reference letter to their resume. Whereas, a Referee is a  name, title and contact details of a current or previous supervisor/manager, usually they are contacted verbally and asked a series of questions in regards to your nature; work ethic; communication skills  and job performance, just to list a few areas. The list of referees ( 3 to 4 is the max; 2 min) should be detailed at the bottom of your resume

It’s with complete confidence that I advise that only referees are of importance, that is,  name and contact details of a recent supervisor/manager.  Separate written references are no longer in vogue.  Not only do they date quickly, most references are glowing , because who wants to hand out a negative one, that do not allow for any discussion or questioning.

Future employers should contact your referees and therefore you will need to be 100% sure that the referees you list on your resume meet the following criterion:-

• can be trusted to speak well of you
• are not personal friends or related to you
• know you and most importantly know your work – have actually witnessed you at work and can comment with knowledge about your performance
• have current contact number/s and details
• have been asked to be listed on your resume and are happy to help you
• are informed by you on what jobs you have applied for

If you have any doubts whatsoever on whether they will be good to you, and say great things about you, don’t hesitate to remove them from your resume.

Better to be safe than always wondering why you never got a call back from a potential new employer!

Not sure what to do, contact our resume writer on 0404056278

Ivana Agapiou Ivana Agapiou resume writer and career advisor 0404056278

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Does your resume have your correct and current address, phone number and email?

Where you are living is irrelevant, unless the job advert stimulates that it’s important to be close to the job, however, you will need to have an address.

It’s unbelievable that many don’t run the basic check on their contact details , but it’s true. . You would think that it would be a given and an essential requirement that  candidates details, especially  about themselves, would be 100% correct and very current. You would think; and you’d be wrong! Over and over again, we receive out of date resumes that don’t reflect the candidate’s current contact details, let only current employment status.

This demonstrates stability as well as close availability. Your email address MUST be one that you access regularly and one that is correctly spelt on the resume. Your phone contacts are also vital. Check that phone number on your resume is the right one! Check your phone for messages and missed calls often and ensure that your phone is running well, for example, battery is fully charged! One last hint on mobile phones- check the message your leave for unanswered calls. Make sure yours is not in the grey area of concern. Leave a professional and clear message so that the caller can feel confident enough to leave a message!

The other of concern with current contact details are the referees. Often candidates DO NOT check on the whereabouts of their referee/s or even that their referees are prepared for a potential call from a future employer.

This is basic RESUME Writing 101 and if you cant get this right, why are you sending out resumes and no one can actually call you back, let alone find your current address.

Please check your resume, before you press “send” …  you may be missing out only because you forgot to update your basic contact details… GOOD NEWS… it’s an easy fix.

Ivana Agapiou – resume writer and career advisor

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