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Asking for a reference and asking the right person to be a referencecan playa critical role in landing the next step in your professional
career. A good reference is a valuable tool when applying for a new position, and careful consideration should be given when asking
an individual todo so on your behalf.
First, consider the criteria of a good reference. You want to choose a person who will speak to your abilities and professional
accomplishments. The individual should be able to give details of your work experience and provide quantitative information about the
value you brought to the organization. Ideally, you want a direct manager or supervisor to be a reference rather than acoworker so he
or she cancommentonyour work ethic andprovide a comprehensiveevaluationof whatexactlyyou offer to a company.
Next, call the potential reference and getclearance before providing their name. However, don’t be surprised if someone refuses to be
a reference as an overwhelming number of companies have strict policies about providing references on past employees and are
instructed to direct inquiries to the Human Resources department. After you gain permission to use someone as a reference, send a
referencerequeste-mail “Thankyou”as a follow-upandreminderthatheor she maybereceivingcallsonyour behalf.
Lastly, once the interview process is over and your references have been contacted, send them another note thanking them for
speaking to the potential employer. Also, if you are offered and accept a position, let your references know they played a part in
helpingyou advanceyour careerandlandanexceptionaljob.
In mynearly two decades of experience as an executive recruiter, I have seen the benefits and downfalls of having the right or wrong
reference. Even if you aren’t activelypursuing a job, you maywant to keep a short list of potential references should you need to ask
someoneinthefuture.
Have you recently been asked to be a reference? Has the right reference helped you land your dream job? Share your experiences
with us.
So…Do You Want to be My Reference?
by
Shelley Muhs
Senior Partner – Sales and Marketing

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