And so on. The first two items in this sentence could be said about almost anyone. If employers really want your references, they'll ask. Do The Thinking For The Employer . Employers don't really want to think when they're scanning resumes.
Most resumes get only a few short seconds to grab the reader's attention.
Never expect your resume to be read all the way through. Research the company's brochure, annual report and job advertisement, if any, and tailor your resume as much as possible to the position. If you have a Chronological resume, no matter how well it's written, it's still a listing of your past, and therefore not job specific or future-oriented. Your resume must be a brief advertisement, not a history of your past. Although personal networking is the best way to get a job, having an excellent resume is another way, often just by itself, to get an interview which can lead to a job.