When one is applying for a job, it is important to make a goodimpression whether in an interview or just filling out anapplication. One aspect of the application is a person’sreferences. There are a few reasons why references should beprofessional and personal.Employers prefer to have some references that had a professionalrelationship with the applicant because they are a more reliablesource of information. If all the references given are friends andfamily, the employer cannot expect to hear an unbiased account ofthe person’s work ethic. One should also choose professionalreferences, so that they are able to give the potential employer adetailed account of his previous responsibilities, experience, andjob performance. A professional reference can confirm and expandupon information that wa