Choosing the right referees

Т A referee needs to be able to comment on your work performance, achievements and personal attributes, so a good choice would be your manager, supervisor, Т work colleague, supplier, client or anyone who knows your work.

2.Т DonтЂ™t choose the CEO or MD just because they have an impressive title.

Т You may be tempted to choose the CEO or MD of an organisation where youтЂ™ve been employed, but only do so if they know you well and can comment on your Т work performance.

3.Т DonтЂ™t choose a referee just because of their position or experience.

Т DonтЂ™t nominate someone just because they are highly experienced in the role for which you are applying. You might be thinking: IтЂ™m going for a TravelТ Consultant position and Jane Jones is the General Manager of Tippy Toe Travel, Т so sheтЂ™ll be a good referee, wonтЂ™t she?тЂ™ No! She wonтЂ™t! Your refereeтЂ™s qualifications or seniority have no relevance if that person canтЂ™t comment on your work performance. ItтЂ™s far better to choose people who know you well and who Т can provide first-hand information about your work.

4.Т Think carefully about what kind of questions your referee may be asked.

Т The person conducting reference checks usually records refereesтЂ™ responses on a Referee Check Sheet, which can be completed over the phone, in person or in Т writing. Give your referees a copy of your application to prevent any Т contradictions about what you did, when you did it and what you achieved.

5.Т Thank your referees.

Т Make sure you keep in touch with your referees and show your appreciation for their efforts. They can тЂ˜makeтЂ™ or тЂ˜breakтЂ™ your chances of getting the job.

Good luck with your new career.

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