What are professional references?
Professional references are people who can talk about your work and skills. They are usually former managers, supervisors, or coworkers who know you well.
Employers may call or email your references to learn how you work, what you are good at, and if you are a good fit for the job. You may be asked to share a list of your references when you apply or after an interview.
If someone asks you for your references, it is a good sign. It means that you are a strong candidate for the job.
- Learn more about other types of references.
څوک کولی شي مسلکي مرجع شي؟
Choose people who know you well and can speak positively about your work. They should respond quickly and communicate in a professional way. Your references must also be able to describe your experience clearly.
It is best to include:
- A manager or supervisor from a past job
- A coworker or team member
- A teacher, professor, or mentor
- A volunteer coordinator or community leader
If you have never worked in the USA, you can list international references. In these cases, write down what time the person would be available to speak if there is a time difference.
Do not list friends or family unless you have worked for them in a professional setting.
Your local library or American Job Center can help you with resumes, applications, and job search support.
How to ask someone to be your reference
Before adding someone to your list, always ask for their permission. Contact your former employers or coworkers and explain that you are applying for jobs. You can share with them:
- Your updated resume with your references, so they remember your skills and responsibilities.
- Tell them what kind of job you are applying for so they can highlight the right skills. For example, if you are applying to work as a cashier, they can talk about your customer service skills and reliability.
کله چې دوه یا درې کسانو موافقه وکړه، تاسو چمتو یاست د دوی نومونو او اړیکې د معلوماتو لېست جوړ کړئ. دا ډېره د هوښیارۍ خبره ده چې د دندې له لټون سره سم څومره ژر چې کېدای شي د مسلکي مراجعو لېست جوړ کړئ.
What to include in your reference list
Your professional reference list should have 2-3 contacts and include the following for each:
- Name
- Job title
- Company name
- Relationship
- د تلیفون شمېره
- Email address
- Workplace address
Use a clear and simple format that is similar to the style of your resume and cover letter. Make sure to spell names and email addresses correctly.
- View this template for professional references.
نور له USAHello څخه
د ځانګړو معلوماتو په لټه کې یاست؟
موږ موخه دا ده چې د پوهیدلو لپاره اسانه معلومات وړاندې کړو چې په منظم ډول تازه شي. دا معلومات حقوقي مشوره نه ده.