When applying for a job, what constitutes a business reference besides people that you work for?
458805
proffessors, people that may have connections to the office that u may be applying for, religious leaders u may know or even an old family friend who will vouch for you.
1008345
Mention that you are responsible.\nAsk some of the parents you worked for to write a 'Reference' for you. Ask that they write something more than "Responsible and Good with Kids". Explain the type of job your looking for and you'd like them to mention your abilities that would be beneficial in this new job.\n\nAsk them to mention things like: \nOrganizational skills \nAbility to take control of a situation \nGood judgment\nResponsible\nEasy to get along with\nTrustworthy\nPrepared/Proactive\n\nGood Luck!
189640
Absolutely not!\n\nAsk for business references that can be verified, and check them.
568042
It depends on whether you used this person as a contact for employment, or listed them as a personal reference.  If your potential employer contacted them to verify employment, then legally they are only allowed to verify position, dates of employment and eligibity for rehire.  They are not allowed to give a negative or positive comment on performance or personality.  If you listed this person as a personal reference, you should have made sure they would say something positive about you first!!
447469
1. Name and contact details\n2. personal strengths and competencies\n3. present job listing all your achievements\n4. past jobs, dates worked there, and general description of job and achievements\n5. education background\n6. relevant training courses and seminars attended, dates\n7. other skills relevant to the job\n8. hobbies and interests\n9. references
900118
Your prospective employer will probably already have somebody in mind to examine you who knows what standards your new company has etc and that your new company can trust to be completely honest with them. Otherwise you could be typing your own, for all anybody knows. See what I mean?
325823
Business- put you resume\nPersonal- put your intrests and personality
263608
You certainly don't have to list them as a reference.\n\nYou don't have to put it on your resume or an application either.  \n\nBut you will have to come up with a good answer for what you were doing those three months.  And you do have a very good and reasonable answer. \n\nI still wouldn't list it.  There are plenty of people with long, extensive work histories who do not list every single job they ever had - particularly if the job is not relevant to the new position, or if it was a transitional or temporary job, similar to your situation. \n\nOf course, it is up to you.  You sound like a very considerate and thoughtful person; you will know what is the the right thing in your situation.
783550
It's against the law for them to give any type of reference on your actual work habits.  The only thing they can verify is your Start / End dates with the company and your starting / ending salary information.\n\nTry having a friend calling to ask for a reference on you.  Tape the call from another line and contact a lawyer if they give your friend anything other that what is allowed.
675375
If they ask for recommendations and you don't give them, that's a bad move.  If I were the person doing the hiring, I'd interpret that as you having something to hide and/or not having anyone who can say anything nice about your work history.  That would probably knock you out of the running.\n\nYou want to give them names of people who have worked with you before who can say good things about you.  It's preferable if they worked with you in a similar job/career field as the job you're interviewing for.  If you're fresh out of college, then professors/advisors would be good references.  If you're fresh out of high school with no previous job experience...then you want someone who can speak to your integrity and character, like a high school teacher, advisor, youth club advisor (Boy/Girl Scout leader, etc), spiritual leader, etc.\n\nBEST OF LUCK on that job!!
332801
Employment references must come from your previous employers.  Personal references come from friends that you have known for at least one year.  In many states, lyning on an employment application is grounds for termination.
767777
The standard resume line is now "References furnished upon request" centered at the bottom of the resume (sometimes italicized).  Don't waste precious space putting down names and contact info that you would be better filling in with your experience.\n\nHave a second sheet with three or so references if it is requested.  Then you also know that the company will probably really be checking them and you can let the references know to expect a call or letter.  Make the reference sheet on the same resume paper with the same letterhead.
812636
You best know who you are asking for a reference, if you were a sub standard employee don't expect a shining recommendation.\n\nIf you want to make sure you are getting a good reference request a letter of recommendation from your previous employer.\n\nHowever, as I said if you were not a great employee. Don't expect your former boss to say you were.
990378
I would include it. It might make the difference in getting the interview to begin with. And you should bring one to the interview as well. Even though they have the copy you submitted with that application, it shows organization and a desire to get the position.
1070123
Hello there! You might want to tell us what your business is about in order to have a clear idea on who your sponsor should be. \nLuck,\nMia
497533
Yes.  They may want to pass it onto another manager for review.  That way one can stay in your file and one can be passed around the company with your resume.  Don't forget a list of references also. Also, don't forget to send a thank you letter immediately after your interview.  I can't tell you how many people forget to do this. It shows you are professional and serious about the job.  It will put you in the top % assuming you meet the job requirements.
225857
When you put your references down, put down someone at the company that knows you and would not give you a bad reference.  If the company is in America, the worst that someone can say is that you were terminated and are not available for rehire.