Have a typed-up list of between three to five references you feel confident in. “They should not be family members,” says Augustine. “It should be someone who knows you.

1. Don't let them get blindsided. Unaware of their presence on your list or an ensuing phone call, your references could be caught flat-footed and fail to present you in the best possible light.

A: List your references on a separate sheet of paper that has a similar format as your resume. It should include each person’s full name, current company and title, telephone number and e-mail ...

Job seekers who believe the reference section of their resume isn't as important as the rest of it should think again, new research shows.A study by CareerBuilder revealed the vast majority of ...