CON-08 — Redundant references section
Short answer
CON-08 looks for the "References available upon request" line and for referee contact details printed on the CV. The first carries no information; the second shares a third party’s data without consent.
Delete
- REFERENCES
- References available upon request.
Replace with
- Shift Planner — constraint-optimisation web app for hospital rotas · github.com/username/shift
Impact
3 pts
Penalty
content · low
What it checks
- The "references available upon request" pattern
- Referee name, phone and email blocks
- Lines consumed by the section
Why it matters
The sentence says nothing — it is already assumed that references are provided on request. Printing a referee’s phone number spreads someone else’s data without their permission.
How to fix it
Delete the section and use the space for a project or a measurable achievement. Share references separately when the recruiter asks.
Frequently asked questions
Should I list references at all?
Not on the CV. Provide them in a separate document once asked, with the referee’s consent.
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