Getting References

Most employers and graduate schools will ask you to provide a list of 2-3 references or more during the application process. A reference is a person who should be able to speak positively about your skills, abilities, background and character. Employers typically contact references towards the end of the job search process via phone or email. Graduate schools will often ask for

Sample References:

Sample 1:

Maria Fernandez 123 Briarcliff Rd. \| Atlanta, GA 30307 \| maria.fernandez2@emory.edu \| 555-747-0372 REFERENCES Dr. Clifford Sampson Professor Quantitative Sciences Department Emory University 200 Dowman Drive Atlanta, GA 30322 clifford.sampson@emory.edu 404-727-0510 Dr. Kyung Kim Associate Professor Yale University Statistics and Data Science Department 24 Hillhouse Avenue New Haven, CT 06511 kyung.kim@yale.edu 203-432-0678 Ms. Dawn Smith Associate Director Student Involvement and Leadership Transitions Emory University 201 Dowman Drive Atlanta, GA 30322 dawn.smith@emory.edu 404-727-5389

Sample 2:

Jamal Washington 123 Briarcliff Rd., Atlanta, GA 30307 jamal.washington@emory.edu 555-747-0372 REFERENCES Dr. Michael Tarbutton Professor International Studies Department Emory University 1555 Dickey Drive Atlanta, GA 30322 michael.tarbutton@emory.edu 404-727-2343 Ms. Melissa Myers Store Manager Loft 1823 Emory Point Dr. Atlanta, GA 39329 mmyers24@loft.com 678-234-4364 Ms. Toshiko Oda Library Specialist Woodruff Library Emory University 201 Dowman Drive Atlanta, GA 30322 toda@emory.edu 404-727-7544