{"id":4871,"date":"2015-03-31T22:02:05","date_gmt":"2015-03-31T22:02:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/keblog.demoapp.xyz\/?p=4871"},"modified":"2022-10-19T03:51:17","modified_gmt":"2022-10-19T03:51:17","slug":"use-these-tips-to-get-your-references-right","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/use-these-tips-to-get-your-references-right","title":{"rendered":"Use These 5 Tips to Get Your References Right"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7674\" src=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/use-these-tips-to-get-your-references-right.png\" alt=\"use-these-tips-to-get-your-references-right\" width=\"1326\" height=\"446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/use-these-tips-to-get-your-references-right.png 1326w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/use-these-tips-to-get-your-references-right-300x101.png 300w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/use-these-tips-to-get-your-references-right-1024x344.png 1024w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/use-these-tips-to-get-your-references-right-768x258.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1326px) 100vw, 1326px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Can\u2019t spell \u201cpreferences\u201d without the word \u201creferences\u201d right? From a new graduate to a grizzled veteran of the employment process, landing a job preference that is more to your liking may boil down to another ingredient\u2014the quality of references an applicant can give.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/wgntv.com\/2015\/03\/23\/your-money-matters-job-hunting-tips-for-new-grads-from-peoplefoundrys-michelle-joseph\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">With the right tips about references supplied by PeopleFoundry\u2019s Michelle Joseph<\/a><\/strong>, here\u2019s hoping your job search can lead to favorable results, serving as a case of \u201cIt\u2019s about who you know, not just what you know\u201d in a positive light, of course.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some of Joseph\u2019s pointers:<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_26 counter-hierarchy\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">TOPICS<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/use-these-tips-to-get-your-references-right\/#1_Be_professional_by_keeping_your_references_professional_too\" title=\"1. Be professional by keeping your references professional too.\">1. Be professional by keeping your references professional too.<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/use-these-tips-to-get-your-references-right\/#2_Avoid_putting_down_family_and_friends_as_references\" title=\"2. Avoid putting down family and friends as references.\">2. Avoid putting down family and friends as references.<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/use-these-tips-to-get-your-references-right\/#3_Enlist_a_reference_who_will_give_you_positive_feedback\" title=\"3. Enlist a reference who will give you positive feedback.\">3. Enlist a reference who will give you positive feedback.<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/use-these-tips-to-get-your-references-right\/#4_Ask_first\" title=\"4. Ask first. \n\">4. Ask first. \n<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/use-these-tips-to-get-your-references-right\/#5_Regardless_of_how_your_interview_turns_out_express_gratitude_to_your_references\" title=\"5. Regardless of how your interview turns out, express gratitude to your references.\">5. Regardless of how your interview turns out, express gratitude to your references.<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/use-these-tips-to-get-your-references-right\/#Sign_up_on_Kalibrr_today_and_find_the_right_job_for_you_You_can_also_subscribe_to_our_weekly_newsletter_and_get_Kalibrr_Career_Advice_straight_from_your_inbox\" title=\"Sign up on Kalibrr\u00a0today and find the right job for you. You can also\u00a0subscribe\u00a0to our weekly newsletter and get Kalibrr Career Advice straight from your inbox.\">Sign up on Kalibrr\u00a0today and find the right job for you. You can also\u00a0subscribe\u00a0to our weekly newsletter and get Kalibrr Career Advice straight from your inbox.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Be_professional_by_keeping_your_references_professional_too\"><\/span>1. Be professional by keeping your references professional too.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7690\" src=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/use_these_tips_to_get_your_references_right.jpg\" alt=\"use_these_tips_to_get_your_references_right\" width=\"385\" height=\"274\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Former teachers can be a good source of references. It pays to have been able to forge relationships with college faculty or school advisors connected to your degree. Former or current employers are okay to include in your reference list as well. Any work experience that speaks of tenure, experience, and capabilities and talents can be cited.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Avoid_putting_down_family_and_friends_as_references\"><\/span>2. Avoid putting down family and friends as references.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7688\" src=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/use_these_tips_to_get_your_references_right_.jpg\" alt=\"use_these_tips_to_get_your_references_right\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\" \/><\/p>\n<p>They will probably put in a good word for you. That&#8217;s exactly why you will consider listing them down in the first place. Recruiters know this and that&#8217;s also why you should refrain from asking for references from them. As much as you want someone who has nice things to say about you, remember that you want your references to remain unbiased and fair as well.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Enlist_a_reference_who_will_give_you_positive_feedback\"><\/span>3. Enlist a reference who will give you positive feedback.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7679\" src=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/use_these_tips_to_get_your_references_right__.gif\" alt=\"use_these_tips_to_get_your_references_right__\" width=\"800\" height=\"334\" \/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You want your references to be 1) credible meaning you&#8217;ve worked closely enough that puts them in a position to give credible feedback, and 2) someone who will give positive feedback or recommendations. If it&#8217;s a toss up between the two, pick the latter. You are trying to land a new job and someone who will be (brutally) honest might not be your best shot right now.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Ask_first\"><\/span><span style=\"line-height: 1.5\">4. Ask first.<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7686\" src=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/use_these_tips_to_get_your_references_right_.png\" alt=\"use_these_tips_to_get_your_references_right\" width=\"540\" height=\"304\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Before listing anyone down, be sure to get in touch through a phone call or email if they are willing to\u00a0serve as your reference. You don&#8217;t want recruiters to call and catch them off guard. Or worse, for your references to brush the recruiter off. If you expect them to give you a glowing recommendation, the very least you could do is to give them a head&#8217;s up.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Regardless_of_how_your_interview_turns_out_express_gratitude_to_your_references\"><\/span>5. Regardless of how your interview turns out, express gratitude to your references.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7684\" src=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/use_these_tips_to_get_your_references_right.png\" alt=\"use_these_tips_to_get_your_references_right\" width=\"566\" height=\"251\" \/><\/p>\n<p>They are already and will be part of your network so best to nurture the relationship.<\/p>\n<p>Are you concerned that your reference stock is in short supply? Joseph suggests replenishing your collection of references through the following avenues: career fests and\/or networking events organized by your university, volunteering, and informational interviews. Are you excited to take the steps to ensure you\u2019ll get helpful references? Having references that speak of you glowingly is another springboard that can help your chances of securing an amazing job.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sign_up_on_Kalibrr_today_and_find_the_right_job_for_you_You_can_also_subscribe_to_our_weekly_newsletter_and_get_Kalibrr_Career_Advice_straight_from_your_inbox\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #3399cc\"><a style=\"color: #3399cc\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kalibrr.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><em>Sign up on Kalibrr<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/span><strong><em>\u00a0today and find the right job for you. You can also\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><span style=\"color: #3399cc\"><a style=\"color: #3399cc\" href=\"https:\/\/confirmsubscription.com\/h\/i\/77238488FF110D6D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><em>subscribe<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/span><strong><em>\u00a0to our weekly newsletter and get Kalibrr Career Advice straight from your inbox.<\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Can\u2019t spell \u201cpreferences\u201d without the word \u201creferences\u201d right? From a new graduate to a grizzled veteran of the employment process, landing a job preference that is more to your liking may boil down to another ingredient\u2014the quality of references an applicant can give. 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