McNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY
When applying for a job or internship, most employers will ask you for a list of references that they can contact to find out more about you, your work experience, your qualifications, and skills. Therefore, it’s very important to choose your references carefully when making a list to include with your resume. Previous employers, supervisors, or coworkers, as well as professors, instructors, or university staff who know you well, are all good choices to include on your references list.
Before you start making a list, be sure to ask your references if they will be willing to serve as references. Do not fall into the trap of using someone important who is well known in the community, unless that person knows you very well. Your references must be able to answer questions about you honestly. If a reference does not know you or your work, the employer will likely discount that reference, and it could be more harmful than helpful.
When making a list of references, make sure to:
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Ms. Anna Grace Bizzle is an Academic Advisor for the College of Nursing and Health Professions. She earned her Bachelor’s and Master's degrees in Secondary Education from Mississippi State University. Her favorite part of advising at McNeese is being a resource for students as they get used to the expectations of college and helping students pursue their degrees at such a wonderful school.