For most jobs, a reference is a crucial aspect of the vetting process. For some, though, it's not incredibly important, and they're not very interested in checking references. Because you can't be sure which one the job you're looking for will be, have your references ready in case they ask.

How to Send References in an Email: Templates & Examples

Everything you need to provide professional job references—with email templates you can copy

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