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This question is about resume references.
How should I order my references?
Start your list with your highest quality reference(s). It's doubtful that the company will call every reference you put down, but they'll probably start at the top. If all of your references are about equal quality, then list them in chronological order -- the people you've worked with more recently ought to remember you best.
This order, and even the people you include as references, may vary depending on the role for which you're applying. Just as you would tailor your resume to a specific job, do the same with your reference list.
For example, if you're going for a management position, start with people whom you've managed, but if you're going for an IT job, start with people who can speak to your technical expertise.
Think: how can these people attest to my skill set in a way that's relevant to the job for which I'm applying?
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