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A couple of half-hour interviews reveals little, especially when it's you promoting you . Even one exceptional reference may be the deciding factor in your favor. Be prepared to provide at least four references. These are professional references, apart from the company names you provide in the work-history section of your r sum and job application. It doesn't hurt to have two or three standbys, either.