Sample References

References for
John T. Smith


Mrs. Shari LaBlonde, Information Systems and Producer Security Coordinator, Michigan Department of Agriculture, Food and Dairy Division, 123 Sparty Ln., Lansing, MI 48917. Telephone: (517) 555-1212; Fax: (517) 555-1212; Email: sparty@michigan.gov

Note:
List a minimum of 3 references; a maximum of 5-6.  List them from the most important person to least important; from the one you want employers to call first to the one you want them to call last; everyone listed should be willing to give you an excellent reference; and ask each to confirm their willingness to be a reference for you.

Mr. Jason Skrobot, Packaging Specialist, Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc., Production Control Logistics, 1001 Sparty Way, Spartytown, KY 40324-5700; Telephone: (517) 555-1212; Fax: (517) 555-1212; Email: sparty@tmmna.com
 
Mr. John Loner, Dairy Resource Specialist, Michigan Department of Agriculture, Food and Dairy Division, Dairy Section, 123 Sparty Ln., Lansing, MI 48917; Telephone: (517) 555-1212; Fax: (517) 555-1212; Email: sparty@michigan.gov

Mr. Brian Gorski, Packaging Specialist, Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc., Production Control  Logistics,1001 Sparty Way, Spartytown, KY 40324-5700; Telephone: (517) 555-1212; Fax: (517) 555-1212; Email: sparty@tmmna.com

Note:
One (1) letter of recommendation will be enough for sending with your resumes and cover letters, although you may want to get 2-3 more for storing in your portfolio. Send COPIES of letters, not original letters of recommendation. Get one original and make your own copies. When sending a letter of recommendation as an email attachment, send it as a .gif or .jpeg file.