Unemployed person panic: Tell me this isn't a big deal

Night_Sprite

I just applied for 4 jobs with the same company and realized after I clicked submit 4 times that the version of my resume I submitted has no references on it and there was not a separate references field. Please tell me this doesn't matter.

Anysunrise

They can contact you for references if they need them. No biggie. I remember reading something that said to just put available upon request anyways.

ETA: You did have your contact info on there, didn't you? =P

jasmineh7777

It doesn't matter.
 You have kick ass library skillz.

[Deleted User]

It shouldnt matter, they will ask you for them when/if they need them.

maratea

I've never had my references checked, but one time a potential employer did ask me to sumbit them after I submitted my resume. I think you're fine.

I hope something works out for you!

K&J64

Shouldn't matter, references usually come into play when you interview. No worries.

Night_Sprite

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_unemployed-person-panic-tell-this-isnt-big-deal?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:cb71fedd-bc18-45f3-8dce-1211d54fb07aPost:b43b959d-9e54-4618-a097-c0853a4815b3">Re: Unemployed person panic: Tell me this isn't a big deal</a>:
[QUOTE]It doesn't matter.  You have kick ass library skillz.
Posted by jasmineh7777[/QUOTE]
That's really sweet, but if that's all I needed I would have 16 job offers right now because that's the number of jobs I've applied to since September 1.  I don't want to graduate and not have a job lined up. <img src="http://cdn.cl9.vanillaforums.com/downloaded/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-cry.gif" border="0" alt="Cry" title="Cry" />

AllAboutTheBenjamin

Eh you'll be fine.

If not, I'll go after them with laser beams.

maratea

Don't get discouraged! You'll do great! 

I applied for about 75 jobs right before I graduated, but dammit I got a job.  

Night_Sprite

75?  Holy crap!  That makes my stomach hurt.  I'm feeling very high stress about this whole thing.

maratea

Er, no. I mean, I only applied for 4. Feel better? No? I'm sending you chocolate and booze, of your choice.

Night_Sprite

Were all those positions available in your town, Mara?

K&J64

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[QUOTE]75?  Holy crap!  That makes my stomach hurt.  I'm feeling very high stress about this whole thing.
Posted by Night_Sprite[/QUOTE]

Don't stress about it, it takes time. The job market blows right now. Figure for every 15-20 jobs you apply to, you'll get 1 call for an interview, and for every 5-15 interviews 1 job offer. It's a rat race. Just keep plugging along, you'll find something.

maratea

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[QUOTE]Were all those positions available in your town, Mara?
Posted by Night_Sprite[/QUOTE]

Most were within an hour radius and a few were kind of longshots at places across the country. The job I was offered was only about 20 minutes from my house, but after 3 months, I was offered a job at another company in my field and I took that, but it's an hour commute. The drive sucks but I love this job.

MeaghanandMichael

I always just say references are available upon request. I feel like if they want me, then they can get serious about bothering people about me.

[Deleted User]

It doesn't matter. They'll get them if they need them. Employers rarely check them unless they are already talking to you first. Good luck with the jobby jobs!

beatlesgirl25

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[QUOTE]<strong>I always just say references are available upon request.</strong> I feel like if they want me, then they can get serious about bothering people about me.
Posted by MeaghanandMichael[/QUOTE]

Same here, and I think it's the best way to go. Don't offer up all that info if it's not required at this point. Good luck!

Night_Sprite

Thanks for the well wishes. 

NatesGirl16

I have nothing to add on the resume front, bu GOOD LUCK!!!
 (I totally wrote "good lick" at first.  hehe)