Are college professors good references to have on a resume?
May.20, 2010 in
College Tutoring
I have two college professors that I got on with very well during my college career, and are among some people that I have considered asking to use as references on my resume. For now, I will be applying for jobs as a tutor or peer editor at the university I will be attending this fall, so I figured that they would be somewhat relevant sources.
Is it a good idea to contact them and ask to use them as sources? Or should I stick to former managers and family friends?
May 20th, 2010 at 11:25 am
Of course they are. There’s no such thing as a bad reference.
May 20th, 2010 at 11:55 am
Hi Jones,
Yes, since you got on well with them I am sure they will be happy to provide you with a reference.
Be sure to provide them with a copy of your resume and the type of career that you intend to pursue plus your phone/e-mail contact information.
Here are some useful resources that you can find on the internet to assist your job-search or job applications.
“What Color is Your Parachute” by: Richard N Bolles – it is a Job Search and Career Change bible – excellent resource. Your local library will have books about Resume Preparation and Cover Letters.
Never fold you application documents; make sure you have clean crisp copies and place them in an A4 envelope. Never send original documents.
Best wishes for your future career.