A resume should include references available upon request rather than direct contact information. References should be professionals like employers, professors, or supervisors who can speak to an applicant's work experience, skills, and qualifications. Applicants should provide their references with a copy of their resume and inform them of their career goals.

1. Resume References - Basic Guidelines

2. A resume is a personal summary of your professional history and qualifications. It includes information about your career goals, education, work experience, activities, honors, and any special skills you might have. What is a resume?

3. In general, do not include the names and addresses of your references on your résumé. It is enough to state that references are available upon request. Choose professional references rather than character references. Employers and professors who know you and your work are the best references. Always ask permission before you include any information on your reference sheet. Guidelines

4. Consider giving your references a copy of your resume so they will be prepared to talk to employers. Get a minimum of 3 references - people who can attest to your work habits, skills, and accomplishments Current or past employer(s)/supervisor(s) Inform reference of your career objective and give them a copy of your resume Professors Advisors Coaches Internship, field experience, or community service supervisor

5. John A. Smith John.Smith@mymail.champlain.edu 123 Main Street, Burlington, VT 05401 802/999-9999 References Mr. Charles Amey, III Instructor, Hospitality Industry Management Program Champlain College P.O. Box 670 Amey@champlain.edu Burlington, VT 05402-0670 (802) 651-5988 Mr. Milton Smith Field Experience Supervisor ABC Conference Center 208 Main Street MSmith@ABCConferences.org Burlington, VT 05401 (802) 888-8888 Sample Presentation of Reference Information

6. Resume development is on ongoing process. As a second-year student, you are just beginning the process. Enhance your experience, qualifications, and leadership qualities over the next two years. Keep a folder of your accomplishments. Update your resume regularly. Resume… always changing Be Strategic in Enhancing your Resume!!!!

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