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No, in most cases, you do not need references on a resume. You should usually only include references on a resume if the job description requires you to include this information.
In cases where an employer does not ask for references on a resume, you should seek out alternative ways to highlight a former employer's endorsement, such as a recommendation letter.
If you choose to list references on your resume, you should not add your references' contact information unless you know the potential employer will contact each reference. In other words, a references section on a resume can state that "references will be furnished upon request."
When listing references on a resume, you should always check with the references to make sure they are okay with you listing them as a reference.
Here are the reasons not to list references on a resume:
Your potential employer has not asked for them
The addition of the references is taking up too much valuable space on your resume
When references are not part of a potential employer's hiring process
Here are the rare cases when you might want to include references on your resume:
Your potential employer has explicitly asked for them
If you are in an industry that accepts case studies, such as consulting
Your potential employer indicates that they require references

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