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Build my resumeYou’ve taken the time to assemble a list of people who can serve as references, vouching for your experience and abilities, but what’s the right way to showcase your references?
It’s not necessary to put references in your resume or even write “references available upon request.” Putting a reference section on your resume just takes up unnecessary space you could use more effectively to give more details on your skills or other important information, such as certifications.
Instead, create a separate document to list your references. Have it ready for the moment the recruiter or hiring manager requests it and send it to them. Now sure what your references list should look like? We’ll show you how to put it together below.