How do you list a reference who is a friend?

Make sure you are qualified. Before you agree to write the letter, you should be confident in your relationship with the applicant.

Know your audience.

Be honest.

Make your letter easy to read.

Invite further contact.

Does a friend count as a professional reference?

Although they can potentially be a personal reference and vouch for certain soft skills like your reliability and work ethic, your best friend isn't typically someone you want to provide to recruiters as a professional reference.

Can a professional reference be a family friend?

Hiring managers generally assume your parents can't give an objective view of your work history or how you'll behave as an employee, so don't put them down as references. That goes for all family members, as they will most likely think you're pretty great, Banul says. Your family's opinion will always be biased.”

Related Question How do you list a professional reference for a friend?

Who can give a professional reference?

The 8 Best People to Choose as Job References

Recent bosses.

Co-workers.

Professors.

Friends… but only if they're a professional reference.

Group members.

Any place you've volunteered.

The person you babysat for or whose grass you cut every summer.

School teacher or coach you still talk to regularly.

How do you say you recommend someone?

You can say something like, “In short, I highly recommend Mina for this job."

You might also say something like, “If you want a great worker with excellent communication skills and a strong work ethic, you can do no better than Bill.”