Name and Title
List the reference's full name and current role clearly.
Company and Context
Show how the person knows your work in a professional setting.
Contact Details
Only share phone numbers or email addresses after permission is confirmed.
Decision
References do not need to appear on every CV; many are shared later on request.
Example format
Jane Smith
Sales Operations Manager, ABC Technology
Former manager
Email: jane.smith@email.com | Phone: +44 xxx xxx xxxx
When references can help
- When the employer specifically asks for them
- In academic, consulting, or trust-heavy applications
- For entry-level candidates with a strong supervisor or internship lead
- At late-stage interviews when a separate list is requested
Safer alternative
- Use “References available upon request” only if needed
- Keep a separate references sheet ready for later stages
- Prepare 2 permission-based references in advance
Common mistakes
- Sharing private contact details without approval
- Choosing outdated contacts who barely remember your work
- Using family members as professional references
- Letting the references section take too much space on the CV
Resume Example
See where references belong if you decide to mention them inside the document.
How to Email a CV
Decide whether references should travel as a separate file or a later-stage document.
CV Email Example
See how to mention references briefly in an application email only when it matters.
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