Question: Resumes -- do people still include supervisor names/contact phone numbers? I'm a little curious as to whether this seems to be a common practice anymore?  I've been seeing a lot of resumes that don't, but they're also on resume example websites so that info might just be omitted for privacy purposes.  I've been looking over my resume thinking it's time to polish it up and test the waters and it strikes me how fast businesses and people move.  Over half of my past jobs have either gone out of business, or my supervisor at the time is no longer there...   \n\nSo anyway... is business name and dates of employment enough?

Answer: I think your question answers itself. People no longer list that information as a rule because of the high mobility rates of our current workforce. Further, in most companies, even if a supervisor is listed, you're never going to get past the HR department when you call. At least, not if they are doig their job (covering their/the company's butt).
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