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Article: Tips for Choosing Professional References
How To Choose the Best Job References (The Balance)
By Alison Doyle
Updated on August 22, 2022
One of the most important tasks when job hunting is rounding up references who can attest to your qualifications and abilities to do a job. Your references can help you make a compelling case as to why you’re the best candidate for the job, but a less-than-enthusiastic endorsement can knock you off an employer’s list of candidates.
Review tips on whom to ask for a reference, how to ask, which of your references to use depending on the role you’re applying for, and how to be sure that your references are giving you a strong recommendation.
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