Professional references list template
A references page that matches your resume header, with three to five references, their title, company, relationship and contact details.
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Ask each reference first
Call or email every person before you list them, tell them which job it is for and send them your resume. Then the line at the bottom of the page is true, and nobody is surprised by a call.
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References
| Name | Jordan Lee |
|---|---|
| Target role | Growth Marketer |
| Phone | (555) 010-0000 |
| jordan.lee@example.com | |
| Location | Austin, TX |
| linkedin.com/in/jordanlee |
References
| Name | Taylor Kim |
|---|---|
| Title and company | Director of Marketing, Acme Inc. |
| Relationship | Former manager, 2023 to 2026 |
| Phone | (555) 010-0001 |
| taylor.kim@acme.example |
| Name | Sam Park |
|---|---|
| Title and company | Head of Product, Northwind Commerce |
| Relationship | Product partner on the referral program |
| Phone | (555) 010-0002 |
| sam.park@northwind.example |
| Name | Casey Nguyen |
|---|---|
| Title and company | Senior Analyst, Contoso Trading |
| Relationship | Coworker, 2022 to 2024 |
| Phone | (555) 010-0003 |
| casey.nguyen@contoso.example |
Each person listed here has agreed to be contacted about my application.
How to use it
Fill in the same name, phone, email and location you used on your resume so the two pages match when they are side by side. Then one reference per line: name, title and company, how you know them, phone and email, separated by vertical bars. Each line prints as its own boxed block under the heading References, and a one-line note at the bottom says the people listed have agreed to be contacted.
Three references is standard, five is the most anyone asks for. Put the person who knows your most recent work first. Save as PDF and send it only when the employer asks.
Things to watch
Do not attach the list to an application that did not ask for it, and do not put references on the resume itself. Relationship should say how the person knows your work (former manager, client, professor), not just a title. Check that every phone number and email is current, and tell your references when you have given their names out so they expect the call.
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Frequently asked questions
Who makes a good reference?
A recent manager, a senior coworker who saw your work, a client, or a professor if you are early in your career. Avoid friends and family, and avoid your current manager unless they already know you are looking.
Should I write references available on request on my resume?
No. Employers assume it, and the line uses space you could spend on a result. Keep this page separate and send it when asked. The resume template on this site uses the same header layout.
What if a former employer only confirms dates?
List a former manager who has left that company and can speak freely, or a coworker. You can note in the relationship cell that the company's HR only verifies employment dates.
Is what I type saved anywhere?
No. Everything stays in your browser and nothing is sent to our server. If you refresh the page it is gone, so print, save a PDF or download the DOCX when you are done.