I believe landing the job you want fast means helping a potential employer hire you. Here are a few tips I would offer all candidates about connecting your references and potential employers:
Prepare your references: Be sure your references have a copy of your résumé and keep your references posted on your job search progress. After each interview that moves forward schedule a call with your references to review the position, your background and why the job is a great fit for you and what you can offer to the position. Don’t forget to review how your past accomplishments demonstrate what you are going to do for your next employer.
Help your references connect: Find out who will call your reference and provide that information to your references. If you reference are hard to reach, help with the scheduling if needed, suggest the best times and best methods to connect your references.
Follow up: It is critical to follow up with your references to see how the conversation went. What should you be aware of, did the employer have concerns or are there red flags, points, or items you should know about, affirm or address with your future employer.
Thank your references: Drop a personal note in the mail to each of your references to say thanks for their help, and the time they invested in you and your career. You would be surprised how many people forget to say “Thank You” to a reference. Don’t forget to also let your references know when you land and start a new job.
Believe it or not your references can tip the scale in your favor or break the deal ensuring someone else is the finalist for the job you want.
What additional suggestions do you have to prepare your references?
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