References

Susan Delgado

Quick resume/reference question.

One of my past managers said I could use her for a reference on my resume... I'm not sure how to format this because she's not with the company anymore (she left, they didn't let her go or anything like that) and has recently left her last job to do something different...so she's not actually with a company now.

She's a professional reference, so should I note that she was the former manager of that business and then list her current home address or leave the address off, or what looks best?

L Ron Howard

I say it depends on how she wants to be contacted. In my experience, most places don't care where your reference currently works, just that you've worked with them for some time during those dates.
For instance, my references want only to be contacted via phone calls to their cell phones, so regardless of where they work, they get it. I just note that they were some people with whom I've worked, one being a supervisor, at the place. It also helps to kind of explain that in person.
Does that answer your question?

Ruckus

I only provide the name and title/former title for my professional references, and their preferred contact number. Also my resume has "References available upon request", I only provide the sheet of references if they ask.

Susan Delgado

They asked for it, that's why I'm checking all my ducks before I email it back to them. (The job is in a different state)
I have names, titles, and business names, etc for everyone else on my list except this one manager. I've had a pretty good rapport with the manager that's been going through the interview process with me, so do you think it would be alright to just explain the situation in the email, or is it even worth mentioning?

amateurhour

List that she was the former manager and give a preferred contact number, not a home address