How to ask for professional references that get you hired

27, Mar, 2023

Strong references willing to share your strengths with a potential employer are often integral to securing a job. These folks verify that, yes, you can do what you’ve said you can on your resume, and do it well.

There’s something of an art to ensuring your professional references are locked in and ready to speak highly of you. The article we’ve found from betterup.com explains how to do that. Tips include knowing whom to avoid listing, when to make a reference request, and a request letter template.