Job Transfer Resources — References
Duke policy stipulates that a hiring manager must contact your current manager
before offering you the position. If the hiring manager tells you that you are a
strong candidate for a position at Duke, the Professional Development Institute
recommends that you have a conversation with your manager before the hiring
manager calls them. If you want assistance, please contact the Professional
Development Institute at 684-5406.
To choose references, identify former or current supervisors who are willing to
positively speak to
your skills and qualifications. Take time to contact each person to bring them up to speed on what you have
been doing and send them a copy of your current resume to highlight your major accomplishments. Verify each
reference's contact information, phone numbers, addresses, and the preferred method of contact.
Help your references by providing a detailed job description. Any person you identify as a reference needs
to be able to answer the following:
- Dates of employment / How long they have known you.
- Their professional relationship to you.
- Your current position / Job title
- Your Major / Degree.
- A general description of your current job duties.
- An assessment of the quality / quantity of your work.
- A general assessment of your Strengths / Weaknesses
- An assessment of your skills
- Leadership / Managerial skills
- Technical skills
- Oral / Written communication skills
- Decision-making ability
- Budgeting / Financial skills
- Professional conduct / Moral Character
- Attendance / Punctuality /
Dependability
Follow up with your references to say thank you and let them know the outcome
of the hiring process.
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