4 things NOT to do when making your reference list

4 things NOT to do when making your reference list4 things NOT to do when making your reference listComing up with a reference list can be tricky to reach out, or not to reach out? To admit that its been a while, or not?close umfrage Advertisementclose dialog/* effects for .bx-campaign-1012257 *//* custom css .bx-campaign-1012257 */.bx-custom.bx-campaign-1012257.bx-type-agilityzone .bx-close z-index 2-ms-keyframes bx-anim-1012257-spin from -ms-transform rotate(0deg) to -ms-transform rotate(360deg) -moz-keyframes bx-anim-1012257-spin from -moz-transform rotate(0deg) to -moz-transform rotate(360deg) -webkit-keyframes bx-anim-1012257-spin from -webkit-transform rotate(0deg) to -webkit-transform rotate(360deg) keyframes bx-anim-1012257-spin from transform rotate(0deg) to transform rotate(360deg) bx-close-inside-1012257 top 0 right 0 /* KD - Remove padding from video wrapper and set height to 100% */.bx-custom.bx-campaign-1012257 .bx-row-video .bx-video-wrapper padding-top 0important height 100%.bx-custombx-campaign-1012257 bx-creative-1012257 .bx-wrap height auto/* KD - Change positioning to static as that was not necesaary and here you can adjust the height of the video element */.bx-custom.bx-campaign-1012257 .bx-row-video .bx-video-wrapper video position static/* rendered styles .bx-campaign-1012257 */.bxc.bx-campaign-1012257.bx-active-step-1 .bx-creative *first-child width 100%.bxc.bx-campaign-1012257.bx-active-step-1 .bx-creative background-color transparentborder-style nonemax-width 900px.bxc.bx-campaign-1012257.bx-active-step-1 .bx-close stroke whitebackground-color blackborder-style solidborder-color whiteborder-width 1px.bxc.bx-campaign-1012257 .bx-group-1012257-AFvXBOB padding 10pxdisplay blockwidth auto.bxc.bx-campaign-101225 7 .bx-element-1012257-J0EiS8Y width auto.bxc.bx-campaign-1012257 .bx-element-1012257-J0EiS8Y *first-child padding 2px 4pxfont-size 10pxcolor rgb(255, 255, 255)text-transform uppercasebackground-color rgb(0, 0, 0)background-color rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.34)Heres what not to do when considering references for your latest job application.Dont make up your history with the person when reaching outThis should really go without saying, but theres nothing to be gained from fabricating your past with the person youre reaching out to, even if its been a while.It makes no sense, and theyll probably call you out on it.Although your time working with the person may seem very distant,you definitely shouldnt embellish the truth in an effort to make yourself look better. It will only backfire.Dont forget to think about what the person might really sayBe realistic before reaching out. Is there anything that your potential reference could say that could cast you in a negative light?Monster contributor Danie l Bortz writes that one of the errors people make is blindly assuming the person will give you a glowing review.Even though you think you were a great employee, your past manager may not feel the same way, Bortz writes. If youre even the slightest bit unsure of where you stand, ask your references ahead of time what theyre going to say about you. If they dont plan on flattering you, take them off your references list and move on to the next person.Dont reach out to someone who let you go from a companyCounselor Caris Thetford writes in The Muse that you shouldnt put someone who fired you on your list of references.I wish I didnt have to explain this, but Ive actually been asked, How do I deal with the fact that one of my references fired me?, she writes. There may be times when you cant avoid a potential employer talking with a past employer with whom you had a terrible relationship. But you dont have to serve that up on a silver platter by including them on a document you control. Theres no universal mandate that you have to use your fruchtwein recent (or any past) supervisor for this.Dont obnoxiously rub in your successAre you still part of that one department? Its been so many years since we worked together - Ive moved on to so many different employers while chasing my passion that Icant even rememberDont do this.You may have found massive success since you worked with this business contact many years ago, but remember, youre the one whos asking for help. So stay humble.The last thing you want to do is talk down to someone who has the power to sway your potential employers decision.