Only after you have been offered the job . It is recommended that you allow the employer to mention the first amount - then negotiate. In some instances, you may want to send the references with your resume . At the end of the interview , if you are really interested in the job, you may offer your references to the interviewer . The home phone is included, when possible, because many employers check references in the evening .
Employers do check references .
You may also provide potential employers with letters of reference . It is a good idea to provide the people that you use as references with a copy of your resume . An answering machine with a professional sounding message is essential . Employers will not call back to arrange interviews but they will leave a message . Thank you notes are more important in the job-finding process than most people realize.