Q: I’m having a tough time figuring out who to use as a reference for me resume, as I am graduating soon and have limited work experience. Who should I use and who should I approach?
A: A professor who you have had several classes with, a former employer you got along with well, or a mentor/manager at your current location (preferably someone you directly report to or who may consider you for promotion.
Many ask whether or not to put references on a resume. I’ve seen many instances where people put “References Available Upon Request”. If you are going to use valuable real estate on your resume by putting in the words “References Available Upon Request”, you might as well put the references there.