PRESENTED BYBarbara Jackson, PHRClaudia Giliberti, .ppt

LIST OF REFERENCES Preparing Your Reference List Separate Page with letterhead matching your resume 3-5 references who know you and your work (work and/or school) Ask their permission and know what they will say about you Only provide when requested by employer Make sure your References have an updated copy of your resume, and keep them informed of your progress Send them a thank you note once you’ve been hired Reference Content Each reference should include: Person’s first and last Name Their title (don’t guess) Name of Organization they work for Business address, City, State, Zip Phone Numbers (where they want to be contacted) E-mail address Your relationship to that person Tom E. Hummer (Full Name) Senior Manager and Supervisor (Title) Enterprise Rent A Car (Organization) 731 ERAC Drive (Address) Austin, Texas 79110 (City, State, Zip) 936-342-0909 (work or home phone) rentus@ (work or a personal e-mail) Former Supervisor (their relationship to you) Dr. Sara A. Taylor Professor – Management Information Systems The University of Texas at San Antonio One UTSA Circle San Antonio, Texas 78249 210-458-4766 sara.taylor@ Former Professor  BOB E. JONES 4752 Wall StreetNew York City, NY - 20012(410) 756-2575 bobejones@ COVER LETTERS The Purpose To accompany your resume/on-line application to a potential employer Stimulate interest in you Discuss how your skills match the job opening Inform the employer about what you can do for them and differentiate yourself from other candidates Provide a sample of your writing ability Important things to consider A cover letter should be sent with every resume Effective cover letters require research on the job opening and the employer Cover letters must be tailored to each job posting (make sure you possess the requirements for the job and you highlight your skills in the body of the letter) Cover letters should be directed to a specific person whenever po