It means three names and phone numbers to me.

Names, addresses, phone numbers and emails of the references. They want to talk to them. Why the addresses, I don't know, but I've had enough jobs demand them that I routinely supply them now.

Names and numbers usually suffice, but when they have you in for the interview and give you one of those (stupid goddamned) job applications to fill out (negating all the hard work you put into your resume), they'll prolly ask for add'ys and emails as well.

Names and numbers. . . .they will be called if you are selected, or make a first cut.

Although one of my references was called before I got interviewed. . they thought that my resume sucked but my reference told them that I was worth interviewing. . .

I didn't get that job.

Hmm. That's what I thought as well. I applied and didn't hear back and was trying to find an excuse as to why. I listed names, job title, and phone number.

mgl, do you type them on a separate sheet? I wouldn't have room for addresses and whatnot on the bottom of my regular resume.

I applied for a job at the Toronto Film Fest (I'm sick to death of working for myself) and am definitely qualified and even had reference names of high-ranking employees there and well-known filmmakers who've had films in the fest (I've even had a film in the fest that I produced and distributed 12 films that played there) and I didn't even get a call. I thought that was pretty weird. I reread the job posting and thought maybe I misunderstood the line about references.


And, what are opinions on sending three typed letters from people on their company stationary? Is that dumb or would that be better? I may apply for another position.

I don't think it would hurt to have the actual "to whom it may concern" letters. But be nice to your references, write the letter for them and say "something like this would be great if you agree with it."

And don't forget the phrase "towering giant."

dobbs, did you have any of the people call or email on your behalf? you should.

always work the connections to make things happen.

I think it means the names, titles and contact info for 3 references. But, if you have 3 really great letters of reference, attach them, so they'll know just how fabulous you are. And it's okay to call and ask why you didn't get an interview. Some jobs get put on hold (I've had a couple of those) maybe they wanted a glorified gofer and thought you'd hate it.

And it's okay to call and ask why you didn't get an interview.

They specifically say this is not cool, but normally, yeah.

I didn't get anyone to email on my behalf as the HR dept doesn't take email just faxes), but maybe I'll email the next app to one of my contacts in there and have him hand deliver it.

Thanks for all the answers, folks!