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Reference Selection Matrix

Rate each potential reference across four dimensions. Pick the three that score highest. Mix angles, not just names.

How It Works

Score each candidate on specificity, recency, angle, and advocacy. Top three wins. The tool flags if you are stacking too many of the same angle (for example, three former managers instead of a mix).

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Pick Your Three

List up to three potential references. Rate each one. Mix angles.

Reference 1

Name / current role

Angle

Specificity (1-10) - can they speak to specific wins?

Recency (1-10) - have they seen your work in the last 18 months?

Advocacy (1-10) - how strong is their endorsement?

Reference 2

Name / current role

Angle

Specificity (1-10)

Recency (1-10)

Advocacy (1-10)

Reference 3

Name / current role

Angle

Specificity (1-10)

Recency (1-10)

Advocacy (1-10)

Selection rules

Do not pick three former managers. Mix angles.
If any reference scores below 6 on advocacy, replace them.
If any reference has not seen your work in 18+ months, replace them.
Three strong references beat five warm ones. Keep the bench tight.

Reference Selection Matrix

How It Works

Pick Your Three

Selection rules

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