A referee on a CV is a person who can verify details about your past experience to potential employers. Commonly referred to as CV references, these people may be your:
- managers or supervisors
- lecturers
- co-workers
- mentors
- friends and family (if they’ve worked with you in a professional capacity)
You shouldn’t list referees when you write your CV unless the employer specifically asks you to. Putting referees on a CV takes up space that you should use to highlight your job-relevant experience and skills.
Typically, employers will ask for your references later in the hiring process.