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The Benefits to the New Reference Format are:

It allows you to further showcase your abilities and achievements with former employers, and to tie those qualifications in with the key job elements sought by prospective new employers.
When offered to a potential employer — e.g. at the close of an interview — a well-crafted reference document will make a powerful and proactive statement on the job-seeker's behalf.

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Your references will surely be critical in your efforts to gain new employment. Allison & Taylor offers consulting to assist you with creating the most dynamic list of references possible!

Sample Employment Reference Lists

Downloadable Samples (Microsoft Word):

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Professional References of Allison Taylor
42 Oak Street • Peoria, IL 44389
Home: (309) 123-4567 • Cell: (309) 987-6543 • Email: allisontaylor@gmail.com

Individual	Frame of Reference
Stephen Eddy, Managing Director Worldwide Industrial Initiatives, Inc. Work: (908) 555-2222 Cell: (908) 222-7777	Mr. Eddy will speak from first-hand knowledge concerning my achievements in the cost-containment and inventory control arenas - I was his direct report over an 8-year period. He will be able to cite several key internationally-based initiatives (particularly in Thailand and Malaysia) that reflect my knowledge of material control, procurement and supply chain management.
Jonathan Riggins, CFO Financial Visions, Inc. Work: (505) 938-4444 Cell: (505) 633-4200	Mr. Riggins was my direct supervisor over a 4-year period. He will attest to my credentials and successful track record involving varied disciplines including finance, IT management, material control and supply chain. He will also speak to my performance in key initiatives, in particular in the technology implementation and cost-reduction venues.
Melanie Magnuson, VP Operations Technology Plus Corporation Work: (606) 237-4521 Cell: (606) 221-8900	From our 6-year association at Technology Plus, Ms. Magnuson can cite with familiarity my abilities as both manager and leader. She is well positioned to attest to my corporate contributions in product life cycle planning as well as supply chain scheduling.
Wolfgang Hauser, President Akademie Enterprises, Inc. Work: (804) 637-9981 Cell: (804) 545-8209	Dr. Hauser served as both my mentor and second-level supervisor over a 3-year period. Under his tutelage, I was able to hone my craft in inventory control and product procurement. He formally recognized my contribution towards a key product-sourcing achievement (involving a new supplier in Viet Nam) that resulted in a cost savings of $23M.
Alexander Metcalf, CTO United Technological Services, Inc. Work: (312) 550-8949 Cell: (313) 221-9002	Perhaps better than anyone, Mr. Metcalf can attest to - and is responsible for - my expertise in the IT arena. Under his leadership, I was a key contributor in the technological overhaul of our company's remote site and B2B renovations and was a President's Award recipient during my last two years with the company.

ALLISON TAYLOR
42 Oak Street • Peoria, IL 44389
Home: (309) 123-4567 • Cell: (309) 987-6543 • Email: allisontaylor@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES

Individual	Range of Knowledge
Stephen Edwards, Managing Director Worldwide Industrial Initiatives, Inc. Work: (908) 555-2222 Cell: (908) 222-7777	Frame of Reference Mr. Edwards will speak from first-hand knowledge concerning my achievements in the cost-containment and inventory control arenas - I was his direct report over an 8-year period. He will be able to cite several key internationally-based initiatives (particularly in Thailand and Malaysia) that reflect my knowledge of material control, procurement and supply chain management.
Jonathan Riggins, CFO Financial Visions, Inc. Work: (505) 938-4444 Cell: (505) 633-4200	Frame of Reference Mr. Riggins was my direct supervisor over a 4-year period. He will attest to my credentials and successful track record involving varied disciplines including finance, IT management, material control and supply chain. He will also speak to my performance in key initiatives, in particular in the technology implementation and cost-reduction venues.
Melanie Magnuson, VP Operations Technology Plus Corporation Work: (606) 237-4521 Cell: (606) 221-8900	Frame of Reference From our 6-year association at Technology Plus, Ms. Magnuson can cite with familiarity my abilities as both manager and leader. She is well positioned to attest to my corporate contributions in product life cycle planning as well as supply chain scheduling.
Wolfgang Hauser, President Akademie Enterprises, Inc. Work: (804) 637-9981 Cell: (804) 545-8209	Frame of Reference Dr. Hauser served as both my mentor and second-level supervisor over a 3-year period. Under his tutelage, I was able to hone my craft in inventory control and product procurement. He formally recognized my contribution towards a key product-sourcing achievement (involving a new supplier in Viet Nam) that resulted in a cost savings of $23M.
Alexander Metcalf, CTO United Technological Services, Inc. Work: (312) 550-8949 Cell: (313) 221-9002	Frame of Reference Perhaps better than anyone, Mr. Metcalf can attest to - and is responsible for - my expertise in the IT arena. Under his leadership, I was a key contributor in the technological overhaul of our company's remote site and B2B renovations and was a President's Award recipient during my last two years with the company.

MAGGIE SMITH
123 4TH STREET, SAN DIEGO, CA 12345
HOME (123) 555-1234 CELL (123) 555-2345
EMAIL: MAGGIE@SMITHHAIRSTYLIST.COM

Individual	Range of Knowledge
Lisa Brown, Owner A Cut Above Work: (123) 555-3456 Cell: (123) 555-4567	Ms. Brown is the owner of A Cut Above and can speak to all aspects of my professionalism. I have made payments to her every month for the last 7 years for booth rental in her shop. She can confirm my financial responsibility, as well as discuss my interaction with clients, areas of specialty, continued training and education in the field.
Xander Davis, Sales Representative XYZ Professional Products Company Work: (123) 555-5678 Cell: (123) 555-6789	I have ordered supplies from Mr. Davis for 10 years and he can speak to my inventory management and ordering capabilities. I have also organized numerous trainings for the salon through him, so he can discuss specific areas of my expertise.
Julia Jones, Professional Stylist A Cut Above Work: (123) 555-3456 Cell: (123) 555-7890	Ms. Jones is an experienced stylist that I have worked with for 5 years. She has mentored me in new processes and can speak directly to my skills, ability to learn new tasks, interaction with my clients and professionalism.
Marco Johnson, Front Desk Coordinator A Cut Above Work: (123) 555-3456 Cell: (123) 555-8910	All appointments and scheduling for the salon are conducted by Mr. Johnson. I have worked with him for the last 3 years and he can speak to my timeliness with clients, as well as my dynamic with my clients and other staff members.

ALLISON TAYLOR
123 4TH STREET, SAN DIEGO, CA 12345
HOME (123) 555-1234, CELL (123) 555-2345
EMAIL: ALLISONT@ALLISONTAYLOR.COM

Individual	Range of Knowledge
Mary Jackson, Principal Children's Elementary School Work: (123) 555-3456 Cell: (123) 555-4567	I have known Ms. Jackson for 15 years. I first worked with her as a colleague, and for the last 5 years, she has been the Principal of Children's Elementary. She oversees my work in supervisory capacity, conducts my evaluations, and observes me in the classroom on an ongoing basis. Ms. Jackson is well qualified to speak to my teaching style and methods, as well as my interaction with students, parents and staff. Ms. Jackson is also aware of my continuing education training and the various teaching awards I have received.
Michael Anderson, Parent Work: (123) 555-5678 Cell: (123) 555-6789	Mr. Anderson has had 3 children pass through my classroom in the last 6 years, and can speak to my interaction with and successful instruction of his children. He is an active volunteer in my classroom and can provide information on the teaching environment there.
Julia Wilson, Teacher/Colleague Children's Elementary School Work: (123) 555-3456 Cell: (123) 555-7890	Ms. Wilson and I have worked together at Children's Elementary for 5 years. We conduct tandem teaching projects together every year, and she can speak to my knowledge, skills and professionalism in the classroom.
James Miller, Owner School Daze Work: (123) 555-1012 Cell: (123) 555-8910	Mr. Miller is the owner of a school supply store where I've done most of my ordering over the last 10 years. He is aware of the type of planning and projects I do for my classroom, and can talk about my organization skills and love of teaching.

"Prior to losing my job, I had no idea that your service even existed. In fact, the mere thought of verifying the quality of my own references never even crossed my mind. Thank goodness, a friend referred me to your firm. The research your company did uncovered one bad reference — the reason I wasn't receiving any job offers. This information allowed me to strategically avoid this individual and successfully land the next position I interviewed for."

The traditional methods used for job-hunting are changing and the principals at Allison & Taylor have recently identified a new trend — namely, in the formatting and presentation of the reference list offered to prospective new employers.

Whereas the standard approach was to offer a simple list of references and their contact information, savvy job-seekers are now modernizing their reference lists to make a powerful statement of their qualifications for the new position.

Sample Job, Employment Reference List Documents and Templates

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