Work/Personal References

Work/Personal References

PACS- Mrs. Galvan

What is community service?

The idea of service to others is appealing to parents who want their children to grow up to be generous. Many parents demonstrate service to their children by volunteering at the hospital, at school, at a soup kitchen, at a food pantry, and by philanthropy.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an act of community service?

• walking a dog for a homeless shelter

• serving holiday meals at local church to the homeless

• buying new video games at Game Stop

• reading children books to little one's on the oncology floor of the local hospital

Helpful tips:

>Students should have between three and five professional references.

• References should never be family members.

• References may include former or current employers, teachers, coaches, and mentors.

• All references should be asked permission before they are used, then informed after they are used.

• Neither a list of references nor should the line “References Available Upon Request” be included in a resume.

Multiple Choice

What type of reference is your aunt?

• Work reference

• Character reference

• Do not use a reference

• Do not know

Key Points

 Each reference should include the first and last name, mailing address, phone number, and e-mail address. It is also a good idea to know where that person works and what their title is. Finally, be sure to include a brief description of how you know the person and how long you have known them. 

Multiple Choice

Do you need to get permission before you use a person's name as a reference?

• Yes

• No

• Not sure

Multiple Choice

Can you ask a family member for a reference?

• Yes

• No

• Not sure

Sample Reference:

John Smith – Senior Marketing Manager, Accento Corporation 1222 Lead Line Drive, Suite 440B Houston, TX 77002 [phone] (office) [e-mail]

Relationship: worked for Mr. Smith as an intern and part-time employee for 1 ½ years in the Sales Department

Multiple Choice

What is a set of manners that is accepted or required in a profession called?

• Terminology

• Hypothesis

• Business etiquette

• Hyperbole

Multiple Choice

Is a manager from a job you were fired from a good reference?

• Yes

• No

• Not sure

Employment Reference

An employment reference should discuss a prospect's work performance. While the reference will discuss his personality, statements should refer to performance at his job. Punctuality, teamwork, experience and work ethic are the types of things discussed. Consider an employment reference to be a professional reference. It should give you an idea of the type of employee you could gain.

Multiple Choice

What type of reference is your teacher whom you have worked for during the school year?

• Work reference

• Character reference

• Do not use as a reference

Character reference

A character reference is a personal reference that discusses the candidate's personality. It won't necessarily discuss job performance, but can discuss related experience. A character reference is rarely as revealing as an employment reference; applicants may list family, friends or other associates as personal references. Many people who give character references are personally connected to the prospect and may not give you the best insight into the real person you're hiring.

Multiple Choice

What type of reference is a youth leader at a camp you have gone to for 3 years?

• Work reference

• Character reference

• Do not use as a reference