How to List References in a Cover Letter

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Select the people you think would make good references.. Ask the people you would like to use as references if it is ok to do so.. List your references on a separate page from any other information you may be turning in with your application (such as a resume, cover letter, etc.

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Select the people you think would make good references.

Step 1

Select the people you think would make good references.

2

Ask the people you would like to use as references if it is ok to do so.

Step 2

Ask the people you would like to use as references if it is ok to do so.

3

List your references on a separate page from any other information you may be tu

Step 3

List your references on a separate page from any other information you may be turning in with your application (such as a resume, cover letter, etc.

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Format your references in the same way as your resume.

Step 4

Format your references in the same way as your resume.

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Create a heading at the top of the page.

Step 5

Create a heading at the top of the page.

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Create a title for your page.

Step 6

Create a title for your page.

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Create your list of references.

Step 7

Create your list of references.

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Write down the rest of your references.

Step 8

Write down the rest of your references.

9

Check the spelling for each listing.

Step 9

Check the spelling for each listing.

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