Letters of Reference - Help!

intparent
Fri, 08 May 2009 21:44:12 +0000

I found a job I REALLY want. I think I have a shot, but am not sure about one thing they are requesting. They want ‘letters of reference’ along with the resume. By the way, I have worked for many years as an independent consultant, and have been through literally dozens of interviews and have never been asked for “letters of reference”. When they ask for references, I usually give them names/titles/phone number for my references. Then they contact my references and talk to them, maybe have them fill out a form.

Does anyone have any idea how to go about this? Logistically, I mean? Do I ask my references to write a letter and send it directly to the person specified in the job ad? I do know the person listing the job and am thinking I may ask him to confirm that they really want “letters”, but I REALLY want to avoid a misstep here… It is kind of a hassle for my references, too. Anyone have experience with this?