Sample References

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.