The average person will change careers approximately seven times during their working years.

With that in mind, it's a given that you'll be writing (and rewriting) your resume over the course of your career, the crucial role played by your references is often overlooked.

You need to ask yourself: “Have I taken the same care in creating my reference list as I have my resume?” Simply put, it’s essential that you, as a job candidate, take a close look at your references each time you make a change to your resume.

Visit the AAACN Career Center and read the full article     Find Jobs