Who can I list as a professional reference?

Consider these eight people when making your reference list:

  • Recent bosses.
  • Co-workers.
  • Professors.
  • Friends… but only if they’re a professional reference.
  • Group members.
  • Any place you’ve volunteered.
  • The person you babysat for or whose lawn you mowed every summer.
  • High school teacher or coach you still talk to regularly.

How do you write a reference page in APA 7th edition?

Quick Rules for an APA Reference List

  1. Start a new page for your Reference list.
  2. Double-space the list.
  3. Start the first line of each reference at the left margin; indent each subsequent line five spaces (a hanging indent).
  4. Put your list in alphabetical order.

How do I get APA format on Microsoft Word?

Follow these instructions:

  1. Use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+D to open your font settings.
  2. Select Times New Roman” as your font.
  3. Select “Regular” for your font style.
  4. Select “12” for your size.
  5. Click on “Set as Default.”
  6. Select on the “All documents based on the Normal template” and click on “OK.”

What should a reference page look like for a job interview?

What to Include on a Reference List

  • Include the reference’s full contact information. List their full name, title, and company in addition to their street address, phone, and email.
  • Include your contact information.
  • Add a title to the page.
  • Be consistent with your formatting.
  • Check for accuracy.

How do you start a recommendation letter?

How do I write a personal recommendation letter?

  1. Always start with the date.
  2. State who you are recommending and what you are recommending them for.
  3. Describe how long you know the person and in what capacity.
  4. State their best qualities.
  5. Give details about the person’s character, morals, and values.

Are references double spaced in APA 7?

The references should be double-spaced without extra spaces between references (APA, 2020, p. 303). See How Should I Format My References in APA Style? for more information.

What to do when you don’t have professional references?

Consider these steps as you ask someone to act as a reference for a potential job:

  1. Make a personal connection. When you ask someone to be a reference, make it as personal as possible.
  2. Be specific and open.
  3. Renew an old contact.
  4. Give them tools to verify your success.
  5. Show gratitude.

How do I make an APA header in Word?

Here is how to do it:

  1. Go to the Insert page in Word.
  2. Select Blank Header, the first option.
  3. Click on Page Number on the top left.
  4. Type the title of the paper in all caps.
  5. After typing the title, place the cursor immediately to the left of the page number.
  6. Select the Different First Page option at the top center.

What do I write in a professional reference?

You will want to mention in what capacity and for how long you have known the employee, as well as highlighting his or her particular skills, abilities, and talents. The letter should also include your contact information so that potential new employers can easily follow up to ask more questions if necessary.