Missoula Job Service

References--"Available Upon Request"

References are not usually required on your resume unless specifically requested. It is always a good idea, though, to have the names, addresses and phone numbers of your references listed separately for future use and/or in case the prospective employer requests them. 

• You should secure the permission of anyone you choose to use as a reference before giving his/her name.

Sample Reference / Recommendation Requests   

• Use professors, advisors, or related employers as references.
• Do not use character references (parents, friends, etc)
• Provide your references with a copy of your resume as a courtesy.