References A reference is a person who provides a recommendation for you when you are seeking employment or an introduction. A reference should be able to attest to your personal qualifications, work-related skills and dependability. Guidelines * List three to four references * References generally should include at least one college professor and at least one former or present supervisor. * Always obtain permission from each person prior to using their name as a reference.
Meredith A. Student 1234 Meredith Drive Raleigh, NC 12345 REFERENCES Dr. Jane Smith (Advisor, Professor) Professor, Department of Social Work Meredith College 3800 Hillsborough Street Raleigh, NC 12345 smithj@meredith.edu 919.555.1234 Eric Jones (Current Supervisor) Program Coordinator Residential Services 1234 Harris Drive Chapel Hill, NC 23456 Eric.jones@residentialservices.org 919.555.2345 Sherrie Graham (Former Supervisor) Director Cornerstone Homeless Shelter 234 Henderson Road Raleigh, NC 12345 SGraham@cornerstone.org 919.555.6789
StudentM@meredith.edu 919.123.4567
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