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FAQs

What to do if I only have one reference? ›

If you can only get one or two references, it's best to provide those and explain the situation to the employer. Let them know that you've provided the references you have available and offer to provide additional references if needed in the future. Honesty and transparency are key.

Ask Nicely

Most importantly, always frame your request in a way that allows the reference to refuse gracefully—for example, “Would you be comfortable serving as a reference in my upcoming job hunt?” or “Do you have time in the next few weeks to serve as my reference?”

A family member or friend who you've worked for

You can also consider reaching out to a family member or friend that you've worked for. Even if it's in a completely different field than the job you're applying for, they might be the best people to speak about your abilities and skills.

The best way to answer "Tell me about yourself" is with a brief highlight-summary of your experience, your education, the value you bring to an employer, and the reason you're looking forward to learning more about this next job and the opportunity to work with them.

When you're brainstorming ideas for how to answer this question, think about your career, your hobbies, and any stand-out moments in your life. You can even ask friends or family members what they think the most interesting or unusual thing about you is.

Be Honest Without Oversharing. While it's important to put your best foot forward, you should also be honest when discussing your strengths and weaknesses. Don't exaggerate or outright lie, as that can come back to bite you later. The interviewer is trying to gauge if you're really a good fit for the role.

I have always found [applicant] to be trustworthy, hard working and intelligent. When we worked on [example], [applicant] showed good communication skills and I could rely on them to take the initiative and to stay calm under pressure. For these reasons, I believe [applicant] would be ideal for the job of [role].

The employer giving the reference should not include any information that could be used in a discriminatory way. For example, an employer must not disclose someone's disability in a reference.

How to be a good professional reference? ›

If you're early in your career and don't have much job experience, consider asking professors from college courses in which you performed well. But don't fret if you only have one to two references. Most employers will understand if you're just starting out.

It's best to have a long list of “potential” references – as many as seven or eight people, even though you will only have to provide three or four names at any one time. If you have more than you need, you can then select the best ones for a particular job opportunity.

Do not include references on a resume unless an employer asks you to. Look for alternative methods of spotlighting a former employer's endorsem*nt, like a recommendation letter. Never include professional references without first checking with each person you list. If you do include references, list three of them.

Ask other people who you deal with now to give you a character reference. These can include teachers, staff at immigrant agencies, or supervisors where you volunteer, worship, or gather. Even though you haven't worked for them, they can speak about your traits that relate to work.