Student Resources

Professional References

• General Tips
• Referene Outline

What is a reference sheet?

A reference sheet is a one page listing of three professional individuals who have agreed to provide references to potential employers for you.

Ideally, these should be people who directly supervised your work.

WHY DO I NEED A REFERENCE SHEET?
To be able to quickly provide potential employers with a listing of those individuals who will provide them with information about you and your work.

To make it easy for the employer to decide to hire you.

If you have any doubts about what a reference will say about you---
DON’T USE THAT PERSON!

What your professional references say about you is vital!
Be sure they describe you in GLOWING terms!

General Tips

1. Use standard size, good quality paper- preferably the same color and quality as your cover letter and resume.
2. Put your name, address and phone at the top.
3. Reference Sheets must be clear and clean.
4. Do not abbreviate.
5. Be consistent.
6. PROOFREAD YOUR REFERENCE SHEET!
7. Always take 1-2 reference sheets with you to every interview.

Reference Outline

Your Name
Your Street Address
Your City, State, Zip Code
Your Telephone Number (Including Area Code)

Full Name- including Mr., Mrs., etc.
Title
Name of the company
Street Address
City, State, Zip Code
Telephone number (Including Area Code)

Full Name- including Mr., Mrs., etc.
Title
Name of the company
Street Address
City, State, Zip Code
Telephone number (Including Area Code)

Full Name- including Mr., Mrs., etc.
Title
Name of the company
Street Address
City, State, Zip Code
Telephone number (Including Area Code)