The most commonly asked question when submitting a resume or applying for a job is, inevitably – “who do I put as a reference?” This is most true for people entering the workforce. So what is a reference anyway?

A resume reference is someone who can verify the information you have provided in your resume and can provide information about your character. If you are new to the work force, they can be personal references: former teacher / professor, acquaintance, coach, etc.; or if you are using past work references, they can be former bosses, clients, managers, supervisors, etc. References are people who you know and trust, and know you well enough to give positive feedback about you. In most cases, references will be contacted once you have passed the initial interview process conducted during the last stages of the job selection process.
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10 Resume Writing Tips

Keep in mind when writing your resume the importance of using PAR statements.
PAR stands for Problem-Action-Results, in other words, first you state the problem that existed in your workplace, then you describe what you did about it, and finally you point out the beneficial results. Essentially, you use action verbs to portray your accomplishments and briefly describe the results.
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10 Step Guide to Writing a Resume

Use the guidelines below to help you create your professional resume. You may include additional sections as you see necessary.

1. Provide General Information: Enter your personal general and contact information, as you would like it to appear on you resume. Note: If you have a Middle name, you should include the name or include the “initial” in the middle name section; this is especially true for professionals.

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