What is a referee when applying for a job?

A referee is someone who knows you in a professional capacity, a former teacher, a former employer or supervisor, someone that you've worked for in a volunteer capacity. The purpose of the referee is for a prospective employer to contact someone who knows your work experience, reliability, ability to adapt, etc.

You should have selected these references before you go to interviews and you should contact the referee yourself to ensure that they will consent to being listed.

You will need to provide a number or contact information.