46 Davenport University Career Services Guide References • Include 3–5 professional references on a document separate from your résumé • Use Professional References only those who can speak of you as a professional, including: work or volunteer supervisors, professors, coaches, project team members, colleagues and those you have supervised • Contact your Career Services Coach about any concerns you have with using someone as a reference to resolve them • Check with each reference; assure they are EXCITED about being a reference for you—use those individuals as references • Make sure your reference contact information is up-to-date • Send the job description to all references so they understand topics to cover and highlight about you APPLICATIONETIQUETTE REFERENCES& THANKYOUNOTES Thank You Notes • Can be typed or hand written in a letter or e-mail format • Proper Salutation: “Dear Mr./Ms./Dr. ” Be sure to write down the names of your interviewers or request their business cards • Thank them for taking the time to meet with you • Reference the date and time of interview • Reiterate your interest in the company • Mention what you think they are looking for in a candidate and how you meet those needs • Exude confidence in your ability to succeed in the role • Include any anecdotal pieces of information that will make them remember something specific from the interview or about you • Thank them for their consideration and reiterate next steps and a time you will follow up if you do not hear anything • Do not pre-write thank you notes— wait until you have completed the interview; Thank You notes are a great opportunity to clarify or confirm points made during the interview Headers on all application documents should match your Résumé and Cover Letter. Thank You References Employers will ask for your references when needed. • Have your references ready to use to complete the online or paper application form • Provide your references document when it is requested