8 THINGS TO THINK ABOUT WHEN SELECTING A REFEREE FOR YOUR CURRICULUM VITAE (CV)

 This morning, I received a message from two of my mentees informing me of a job position and fellowship for which they had applied and were awaiting for the next stage which involves contacting the referees as indicated in their applications.

I've already received a call from one source, so I need to complete the online form that was emailed to me. I believed that sharing some notes and my personal encounters would be beneficial to others. 

 Take Note... 

 If you have a referee, always let them know about the most recent opportunities you've registered for that require more follow-up. 

Who is your referee? 

 You might have missed out on the perfect chances because of your referee, if you didn't know. If required, make changes, and perhaps you'll get a different outcome. We at least put three references on our curriculum vitae or résumé, if I'm not mistaken. 

 Therefore, who is a REFEREE as indicated on your CV? 

These are individuals who are well acquainted with you and who can attest to your qualifications for upcoming positions based on their understanding of you, your skills, your knowledge base, etc. 

Notably, this should be individuals with whom you have had positive work experiences rather than your siblings, parents, or other immediate family members. 

I have the honour of serving as a reference for several young people, and they frequently call to update me on their professional development and the newest chance they have applied for. Most often, someone will phone and ask me questions or ask me to fill out a form. 

So keep the following eight factors in mind the next time you want to choose a referee.

1.  A trustworthy, relatable and reliable individual.
2. A person with effective communication abilities.
3. A competent individual.
4. A person with a solid reputation. We can always conduct an internet search to discover their digital footprint. 
5. Someone who always wants you to triumph. 
6. A person with whom you have had positive work experiences and who embodies noble principles (Work ethics). 
7. If you don't have any work experience, you might think about your teachers from school, but keep in mind that you can always switch your referees as you advance. 
8. Think about your referee's title and present line of work. If you didn't realize that titles have meaning and drive tremendous value. If you've applied as a software engineer, having a CEO of company XYZ is considerably more valuable to your prospect than having a football player from your neighborhood team.

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