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What is considered too old for references on resumes?

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I've worked several jobs throughout the years but I have a closer bond with my past supervisors from my first two jobs. Would it look suspicious if I kept those references or should I ask people from my more recent jobs? I don't have any issues with my other supervisors but I feel the omission of those supervisors would have a bad impact on my resume. Would potential employers have a bad perception of my resume because of that?

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Gabby’s Answer

Hi, Tee! I believe you should definitely use the references you feel most comfortable with. Some organizations do not allow for supervisors to provide references, so recruiters will be happy to know you have connected with your superiors on a personal level, despite when you worked with them.

Gabby recommends the following next steps:

Continue working to build long lasting relationships with those you work with. I might also mention that utilizing co-workers on the same level, or even below you, can serve as excellent references. Keep building that list, and you're sure to succeed!
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Austin’s Answer

Hey Tee,

     Really good question. So it is hard to say what each and every employer will think, but personally I do not believe that using your supervisors from your first two jobs to serve as a reference is a bad idea. If they can speak the most about your qualifications and know you the best, then it seems like they would be the ones who are capable of serving as the best reference possible. If an employer asks why you chose those two first supervisors then just tell your interviewer why you selected those supervisors. So long as you have a reason I doubt you will get penalized from not having asked your most recent supervisors. If you are concerned about the optics of not having asked your current supervisor then I recommend asking them for a reference when the time is right, it can only help. 


The goal of a reference is to be able to speak the best and most highly of you, who cares if your first two supervisors are those people.  


I hope this helps and I wish you the best of luck!!


Best,

Austin

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ritesh’s Answer

well you can do that on the request, if employer wants it then you can add it.
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Hanleigh’s Answer

I would recommend using the references that you feel would give you a strong recommendation. Definitely, try to establish relationships that are more recent, but use the best references. I also do not recommend including references on your resume. If the employer wants them, they will request for them.
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Misty’s Answer

If you do not feel that the person at the other two jobs would be a good reference for you, then by all means do not include them on the resume. I would also give you the advise of job specific resume information. By that I mean list only the information relevant to the position you are applying for. If your first job was in fast food and you are looking to go into a computer position for example, the first one would not show a skill set compatible with the job you are trying to get. The only time I would suggest listing one of those jobs was if they were a long time job meaning a job that you held for more than six months.

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