What are some tips when it comes to utilizing your job references?

Good job references are critical to any construction hiring decision. Taking care of your best references is very important, especially if you plan on utilizing them on multiple occasions.

Below are some tips for managing your construction job references:

1. Select your professional references with care making sure they can support the experiences and accomplishments you provided the employer.

2. Always prepare your references in advance for a call or email from the hiring agent.

3. Prepare your references by coaching them about your background and experiences, strengths and accomplishments that you presented to the employer.

4. Follow up when a decision is made about the position you are interviewing for with a thank you note to your references no matter what the outcome.